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Less than forty miles from Manhattan, the Mianus River Gorge Preserve (MRGP) remains an oasis of rich woodland and ancient forest along the Mianus River. The Preserve was established in 1953 to protect an old-growth hemlock forest and receives the special designation as the first Nature Conservancy land project and the first National Natural History Landmark designated by the US Department of the Interior. Today, the Mianus River Gorge Preserve, Inc., is an independent not-for-profit that protects over 750 acres of land, including 60 acres of old growth hemlock forest. The MRGP is dedicated to preserving, protecting, and promoting appreciation of the natural heritage of the Mianus River Gorge and the quality of its watershed.

Look below for the latest news and activities at the Gorge, or choose one of the menu items on the left to learn more about the Preserve.

September 18, 2007 - We are now accepting applications for the 2008 season in our Wildlife Technician Program. For more info on the program, check our research page. You can also download the application here.


June 25, 2007 - We've added a Mile-a-Minute Weed information page under "Info and Events." MRGP is working hard to control the spread of this invasive plant and would like to enlist your help. You can learn to identify the vine, how you can remove it from your property, and find different ways you can assist us in keeping it out of your yard and the Preserve.


Spring/Summer, 2007 - New Educational Programs This Year: The MRGP is happy to announce a new educational program series designed to introduce our patrons to the research and management activities going on at the Gorge. There are several programs this season, each one led by an MRGP staff member. Each consits of a short talk and Q&A session, then an outdoor hike and workshop. These programs require reservations and are limited to 15 people for each trip. Follow this link for descriptions of each program.


Summer, 2007 - We continue our newest research project, the Mianus Watershed Backyard Coyote Survey. This survey will use data submitted by local residents regarding coyote sightings (and non-sightings) to help determien where we can expect to find coyotes in a suburban settings. We have already received hundreds of responses. Click here or on the link to the left to find out more.

Mianus River Gorge Preserve
167 Mianus River Rd
Bedford, NY 10506-1808
(914) 234-3455
rodc@optonline.net