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 […]
Tom Pasqualini is a dedicated volunteer hunter who has participated in the deer management program (DMP) for over 12 years. Tom points out that the DMP is an important component of MRG’s work to keep the forest healthy. By keeping the herd in check, building exclosures to keep deer out, and re-planting forest plants, Mianus […]
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 […]
The Mianus River Gorge welcomed Rochelle Thomas as the new executive director on May 26th 2026. Rochelle is a mission-driven conservation and nonprofit leader, with more than a decade of experience advancing conservation and land stewardship, fundraising, strategic planning, and community engagement. At her prior position as director of the Greenwich Center for the National […]
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 […]
After nearly 30 years at the helm of Mianus River Gorge, it’s time to say goodbye to Executive Director Rod Christie who is set to retire in the May. Rod’s vision and commitment to conservation, science-based research and education, and sharing his knowledge and expertise with the community, has helped build a strong foundation for […]
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 […]
September 2025 In this issue: MRG and Fordham’s Calder Center partner on 10-week deer study This summer, Chris Nagy mentored an undergraduate student from Fordham University as part of the Louis Calder Center’s Summer Undergraduate Research (CSUR) program. Claire Renault, a sophomore at Fordham, spent the summer testing a new method of measuring the abundance […]