Strawberry Knotweed Crisp

Spring recipe for turning an invasive plant into a tasty treat!

Young Japanese knotweed 14″ tall

Strawberry Knotweed Crisp

Japanese knotweed has a rhubarb-like consistency and a tangy flavor. Knotweed’s bamboo-like shoots are a good substitute for rhubarb in this recipe. Early spring is the time to harvest and eat it when the shoots are still young […]

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  • TO HEAR ABOUT UPDATES ON THIS EVENT: REGISTER as described below and we will keep in touch with you!! The public is invited to join Morgan Outdoors for a First Day Hike on Sunday, January 1st from 2:00 - 3:30 pm at Mongaup State Park. Celebrate the New Year with fresh air and friendly folks. The outing follows a 2.2 mile loop trail that is both inviting for beginners and pleasing to more experienced hikers. The path meanders through a hemlock grotto with views of Frick Pond, across a trail intersection named for Times Square, and along the edge of a woodland meadow. Waterproof hiking boots are recommended. Depending on trail conditions, snowshoes or traction devices like microspikes may be required. Microspike rentals are available at Morgan Outdoors. There will be a special New Year's toast after the hike! Participants must be 18 years of age and older. No pets this time. Event will be held unless there are hazardous driving conditions. REGISTRATION REQUIRED - the group size is limited. The trip leader is Lisa Lyons, owner of Morgan Outdoors. For more information and to Register, send an email to Lisa at [email protected] or call 845 693 4181. ALL REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE UPDATES on where to meet, what to bring, and trail conditions. Co-sponsored by NYS DEC and Parks, with Morgan Outdoors, 234 Main Street, Hurleyville, NY. www.morgan-outdoors.com.

New Year’s Day Hike at 2 PM

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Topo Map Reading for beginners – Oct. 5

Thursday, October 5, 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Topo Map Workshop How are your topo map reading skills?  If the answer is “rusty” or “what’s a topo map?”, come sit around the map table with us and brush up on the meaning of topographic contour lines!

This old-school skill is super useful when electronics fail AND lots […]

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  • Wednesday, October 4th, 3:00 - 4:30 PM Leave work early and join us for a Loop de Loop Hike in Mongaup Pond State Park as part of the 20th annual Catskills Lark in the Park. This woodland hike offers a 2.2-mile loop around scenic Frick Pond that is suitable for beginner hikers comfortable walking this distance. Reflections of changing colors in the pond and the quiet beauty of the hemlock grotto leave lasting impressions.

Loop de Loop Hike – Wednesday, Oct. 4

Wednesday, October 4th, 3:00 – 4:30 PM

photo: Frick Pond in the early morning, Sept. 20, 2023

Leave work early and join me for a Loop de Loop Hike in Mongaup Pond State Park as part of the 20th annual Catskills Lark in the Park. This woodland hike offers a 2.2-mile loop around scenic Frick […]

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  • Friday, Sept. 22 from 3 to 6 PM Give your well-used things new life! Free mending and footwear workshops - both at Morgan Outdoors with our Hurleyville neighbor, Fiber on Main! Fiber on Main: Learn to mend your socks and sweaters! Bring a freshly washed item or two for mending help, one or two small holes no bigger than a quarter. We will have needles, yarn and scissors and will help you get going on simple repairs. RSVP: Call Rachel at 845-693-1673 or email [email protected] and tell her about your mending project. Morgan Outdoors: Bring boots and shoes that need cleaning and waterproofing. We’ll provide our favorite footwear care products, you provide your elbow grease to get them cleaned up and ready for fall/winter! They'll look spiffy too. No RSVP needed.

Mend & Waterproof – Friday, Sept 22

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Radio Broadcast of Kudish Bog Event

On August 12, 19, and 26, WJFF Radio Catskill will broadcast segments of the program with Dr. Michael Kudish titled “Catskills Bogs and Fens” that took place on May 21, 2023 at SUNY Sullivan (indoor presentation) and Flying Trillium Preserve (field trip).

The broadcast schedule will be:

Saturday, August 12, 10 AM, Farm & Country […]

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August 12, 10 AM – Children’s Story Time

Saturday, August 12 at 10:00 AM

We are so happy to host Helena Clare Pittman for readings on the Second Saturdays of July and August!

August 12, Helena will read her story “Once When I Was Scared”, about the magical journey of a young boy named Daniel, whose mother has sent him on an errand […]

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  • LIBERTY, NY — The Walnut Mountain House was built in 1887 at the top of Walnut Mountain. Standing five stories high, it provided a broad view of the town of Liberty below and its foundation can still be seen at the summit. The land was purchased by the Town of Liberty in the 1960s and developed into a park. There is a project underway to add an interpretive sign at the foundation site to honor this piece of Liberty history. In an effort to gather more information about the Mountain House’s history, a search has begun to locate photos that show people who worked there or reveal more about the hotel’s last days. Anyone with a family history connected to the Walnut Mountain House, or with unusual photos is asked to participate in sharing that knowledge. To kick this off, there will be two public sessions at the Liberty Library, 189 N. Main Street: Tuesday June 20 and Thursday June 29 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM. Volunteers, working with the Town of Liberty, will be available to gather these details and scan unusual photographs. To minimize waiting time, persons interested in participating should contact volunteers Ruth Huggler at 845 482 5136 or email [email protected] or Lisa Lyons at [email protected] to schedule a convenient time. Those not able to attend a session are encouraged to contact one of the volunteers to arrange an alternative. This is a great opportunity to help solve a few mysteries and be part of a community effort.

Looking for unusual photos of Walnut Mountain House, Liberty NY

This private family photo of the Walnut Mountain House has only one person identified—William Gerow, a carpenter from Liberty known to have worked on building the hotel.

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Bog Walk & Talk May 21 UPDATED

1:00 PM FIELD TRIP IS FULL

You are Invited to a Bog Talk & Walk

with Dr. Michael Kudish

Sunday, May 21

11:00 AM to 12:15 PM: Dr. Michael Kudish’s talk on Catskill bogs and fens – Program details below.

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Topo Map workshop March 16

Topo map-reading skills help you understand trail maps!

Thursday, March 16, 2023, at 5:30 PM, you’re invited to our monthly “Sit around the Map Table” gathering! If your map-reading skills are rusty or you “don’t know how but would like to learn”, this relaxed session is for you.

Reading topo maps is an old-school skill that […]

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  • We have the latest version of NY-NJ Trail Conference Catskill Trails Map - 13th edition, 2023. 6-map Set. Printed in vibrant color on waterproof and tear-resistant Tyvek. Covering more than 420 miles of trails & 325,000 acres of protected land. Come and Get 'em!

New 2023 Catskill Park trail maps

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