Building Strong Relationships in the Community
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. […]
Trail Renovation across Safford Cascade
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 […]
Don’t Miss Out!
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 […]
Spring is a Glorious Time
Spring is a glorious time, full of new smells, sounds, and colors that are in direct contrast to those departing months of winters. Executive Director Rod Christie’s Outdoor Observer, “Spring is a Glorious Time,” about the frogs that have begun to sing in a very loud chorus!
Time to Clean Out Bluebird Boxes
Time to clean out last season’s Bluebird boxes! Bluebird scouts are checking out potential nesting sites for building their nests. Hopefully Bluebirds occupied your birdhouses, but you may find they were overtaken by Wrens, Swallows, or mice that filled them up with little sticks and other materials. Bluebirds may have built nest upon nest if […]
Preserving Wildlife Corridors: A New Strategy for Protecting Bedford’s Open Space
Chris Nagy of Mianus River Gorge and Simon Skolnik of Bedford Conservation Board presented, “Preserving Wildlife Corridors: A New Strategy for Protecting Bedford’s Open Space.” Click here for the full article in The Recorder.
What We’re Working on this Winter
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. We kicked off 2025 with a First Day Hike at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 1. While the trails are closed for their […]
Remember to Donate Before December 31
Making a gift to Mianus River Gorge this holiday season can be a gratifying experience that also will help us fulfill our mission in the coming year. Whether you choose to make a cash gift, a gift of securities, or join The Anable Society by indicating a bequest or giving a major gift for land […]
Fat & Sassy Goats
Intelligent, agile, hardy, and with a steel-like stomach, goats may be the perfect animal. For people living with the intense invasive plants of the Lower Hudson, they can be a helpful tool for conservation. MRG uses innovative conservation methods to maintain its ecosystem – from controlled fire to tiny biocontrol insects. And goats. Invasive species, […]