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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Self-Guided Walk at Walnut Mountain

SIX STOPS to the SUMMIT! 

A Self-Guided Walk on Walnut Mountain

Walnut Mountain Park, Liberty, NY

START at Walnut Mt. Park’s ballfield parking area

Stand at this kiosk and look for a big tree with a sign on it (slightly right of kiosk) in the distance.

That’s STOP #1 on your walk to the Walnut Mountain House foundation at the summit.

THE […]

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New Year’s Day Hike!

Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025 1:00 – 2:30: You’re invited to our annual New Year’s Day Outing, held this year at the amazing Walnut Mountain Park in Liberty, NY.

Will it be a snowshoe, a spike hike, or a bare boot walk? We may not know until the last minute! 

Depending on trail conditions, snowshoes or […]

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Guided History and Fall Foliage Hike

Sunday, October 20 at 4:00 PM

Walnut Mountain Park, Liberty, NY

colorized postcard of Walnut Mountain House, circa 1900

Guided History and Fall Foliage Hike at Walnut Mountain Park in Liberty, NY.

60-minute (approx. 1 mile) round-trip walk gently uphill on wide carriage roads.

Trip leaders are volunteers Lisa Lyons and Ruth Huggler, with James Guara of Liberty Parks […]

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LARK in the PARK events!

We are leading two events during the 20th Annual Catskill Lark in the Park – celebrating the awesome Catskill Park with 10 days of guided outings and programs!

Friday, October 11, 5:30 – 6:30 PM we’re hosting Topo Map Reading for Beginners

Have you ever wanted to learn what a topographic map is and how […]

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Radio Catskill Community Awards

WJFF Community Awards recipients with their awards. Front row from left: Barbara Arrindell (Damascus Citizens for Sustainability), Diane Rosencrance (Delaware Highlands Conservancy), Laurie Ramie (Upper Delaware Council), and Lisa Lyons (Morgan Outdoors); Back row from left: Ramsey Adams (Catskill Mountainkeeper), Tannis Kowalchuk (Farm Arts Collective), and Jack Barnett (SEEDS of Northeastern Pennsylvania (SEEDS). Read […]

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Hiking Footwear with Free Socks Offer!

SPECIAL OFFER: HIKING FOOTWEAR with FREE SOCKS

Autumn is a great time to consider a fresh pair of hiking boots or shoes. Here’s some incentive to come see what we have in your size – we’re giving away a FREE pair of Darn Tough Hike/Trek socks (up to $25 value) with the purchase of […]

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O&W Rail Trail events on June 1

Saturday, June 1, 10:00 AM

You’re invited to the O&W Rail Trail events on National Trails Day, in Hurleyville, Liberty, Parksville, and Wurtsboro. Details posted on Instagram and Facebook.

Let’s all show a little love for the trail! Join us for National Trails Day and help us tidy up. There will be a fabulous volunteer appreciation […]

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Earth Day Happenings

SOLAR LIGHTS, WATER BOTTLES, and FORAGING SALE

This Earth Day weekend, Saturday through Monday, April 20 – 22, we will have SPECIALs on three great products in the store – 30% off!

-Luci Solar Lights, 3 styles: Outdoor 2.0, Lux, and EMRG

-Klean Kanteen, Camelbak, and Nalgene reusable bottles, 12 – 32 oz.

-Dina Falconi’s “Foraging and Feasting […]

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Solar Eclipse Viewing Glasses in Stock

Morgan Outdoors has plenty of trusted Celestron solar eclipse glasses in stock to protect your optical assets😉. Get them before April 1 at the early bird price! We also have family packs with 4 glasses and a booklet chock full of details about the solar eclipse. If you need more than 4 pairs, call and we’ll […]

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Carolyn Summers Book Signing April 6

Saturday, April 6

11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

You are Warmly Invited to a

Book Signing with Carolyn Summers

Author of “Designing Gardens with Flora of the American East”, newly revised and expanded 2023.

A great opportunity to meet Carolyn of Flying Trillium Gardens and Preserve and get recommendations for the best native plants for pollinators, […]

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