As many of you know, Mianus River Gorge has been working on an office renovation project to give our staff some desperately needed office space and enhance our ability to work with students in our research and education program. The project has been in the planning and permitting stages for almost a year and now […]
Just four months into 2026 and staff have already been busy answering invitations to speak to the community. Director of Research and Education, Chris Nagy, was invited to speak about our NYC coyote research at the Explorer’s Club in Manhattan in January, co-presenting with David Lei and Jacqueline Emery, nature photographers and writers who have […]
As the trails rest for the winter in the Mianus River Gorge Preserve and Taylor Preserve, MRG staff continue their work to advance important land and water protection efforts throughout the region. Mianus River Gorge staff have temporarily relocated to office space at 2 Depot Plaza in Bedford Hills, NY, as work begins on our […]
Part of MRG’s mission is to share our conservation ethic and expertise with the community. Staff disseminate ecology research findings and share land management knowledge and best practices with other professionals in the field and with the public at large. Most recently, Director of Research & Education Chris Nagy, Ph.D., presented Director of Land Management […]
Trails are Closed for their Winter Rest December 1 to April 1 Ever since 1986 the preserve has been closed to hikers for its winter trail rest to prevent the Gorge from being loved to death. We all know the damage caused by uncontrolled visitation in some of our state and national parks. Overuse of […]
As we near the end of the year, we reflect on how much your support means to the Mianus River Gorge today and every day. If you’ve already donated, we sincerely thank you for your support. If not, we’ll let the words “Giving Tuesday” serve as a reminder that Mianus River Gorge needs your help […]
The Mianus River Gorge office is located across the road from the entrance to the 961-acre Mianus River Gorge Preserve here in Bedford. In 1979, MRG built a residence for the then caretaker Jim Gibb. At that time Mr. Gibb was the only employee with a volunteer Board of Trustees. After the hire of the […]
Part of MRG’s mission is to share our conservation ethic and expertise with the community. Executive Director Rod Christie presented “Protecting the Mianus River Watershed Through Conservation, Research, and Education,” sponsored by the Old Greenwich Garden Club and Perrot Memorial Library. Rod led several walks for The Nature Conservancy staff from their Washington, DC, headquarters. […]
In ongoing efforts to improve trail conditions for an estimated 12,000 annual visitors to the Preserve, Mianus River Gorge engaged Tahawas Trails again. The crew came back early this spring to create a stable path over Safford Cascade along the Red Trail. They placed large stepping stones in the stream that made the crossing safer […]
Please join us at the 2025 Mianus River Gorge Spring Wingding on Thursday, May 1, 2025, for a magical evening! The Wingding festivities kick off the season with spirited conversation among new and old friends, live music, and delicious food and drink, including a signature cocktail called the Wingding, of course! The 2025 Wingding is […]