The Thorn Preserve is 62 acres of fields and riparian forest. Come walk the Thorn Preserve with the Catskill Center’s invasive species specialist, Dan Snider. You will learn about invasive species in the Catskill, see our Hemlock grove that will incubate a beetle that will attack Hemlock Woolly Adelgid, see our pollinator apiary and learn about riparian buffers.

Event Duration:  2 miles, Approx 1 hour

Level of Difficulty:  Easy

Bring: lunch, sunscreen, bug spray, something to drink, and Dress appropriate for the weather

Registration required Use registration form below to register.

Group size is limited so register early.

Fee:  No   

Dogs allowed:  Yes, leashed only

Questions about this event can be directed to:  Email Dan at dsnider@catskillcenter.org

Driving Directions: The Thorn Preserve is located at 55 John Joy Road in Woodstock, NY. John Joy Road is near the intersection of Zena Road and Sawkill Road in Woodstock.

Once you turn into the driveway please park in the field immediately to your left.