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January at Mashomack
Preserve trails and restrooms will be open weekends only
for the month of January, dawn to dusk.
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The Visitor Center Exhibits will reopen in February 2024.
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Photo 1: © Rebecca Kusa/TNC – Mashomack team assembling cookie platters with baked goods generously made by volunteers; Photo 2: © Anthony Graziano /TNC – Guests enjoying festive treats during our Holiday Open House.
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Wishing you a Happy and Healthy New Year!
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| The solstice has come and gone, and winter has settled over the land. The short days and colder temperatures give us time to pause and reflect on the amazing year we’ve had at Mashomack. In the final weeks of the year, we welcomed over 200 guests to the Manor House for our Holiday Open House. Both the house and our visitors were decked out in their holiday best as we celebrated community and the holiday season with music, crafts, food, drinks and laughter. Thank you to our amazing volunteers who baked cookies, decorated the house, played piano, parked cars and everything else in between! There was no better way to say goodbye to 2023. |
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A Look Ahead to Summer 2024!
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© Rebecca Kusa/TNC
Mashomack’s Environmental Explorers exploring finds from the trails.
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SAVE THE DATE! Environmental Explorers 2024!
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Session 1: July 8-11
Session 2: August 12-15
*New, extended time* 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
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© Rebecca Kusa/TNC
2023 Seasonal team members stop for a photo while out monitoring oak seedling growth in the forest.
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We are Hiring Seasonal Team Members!
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Know someone interested in spending the summer working at Mashomack? Someone who is excited about conservation, loves being outdoors and is looking to gain career experience? Click Here to keep an eye out for our seasonal positions to be posted later this month. |
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© Rebecca Kusa/TNC
Volunteers helping make swags to decorate the Manor House.
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Volunteer with Us
Thinking about how you can make a difference in the year ahead? From trail work and crafting to bluebird monitoring and Visitor Center exhibit guides, we have lots of opportunities for you to get involved at the preserve! To learn more, please email us at MashomackPreserve@tnc.org.
Want to stay up-to-date with programs and events happening at Mashomack? Check nature.org/events for more exciting winter programs in February!
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January Book in the Woods
Long Night Moon by Cynthia Rylant
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Did you know that Native Americans have names for the different full moons throughout the year?
Come for a walk and find out what Long Night Moon means! |
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50 Years of Protecting Endangered Species
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Amid a biodiversity crisis, the landmark protection act hits a major milestone.
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Click on Trail Map to Download
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| The Nature Conservancy works across New York, the United States and in 79 countries and territories to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.
Learn more about our work at nature.org/NewYork
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