Are you up for the challenge?

Visit each of MHLC's 22 nature preserves and earn an exclusive Preserve Challenge Finisher sticker or patch!

Want to take the challenge to the next level? Find teammates and help raise money for MHLC as you work on completing the challenge! Follow the steps below to get started.

1) Raise Support for Local Conservation

Preserve Challenge participants have the option of creating a personal fundraising campaign to share with friends and family to help cheer them on as they reach their goals in hiking all 22 preserves.

To set up your own campaign or join an existing team, click the "Join a Team" button on this screen. Track your progress and share milestones with your network along the way to gain support.

If you'd like to donate to MHLC without joining a team, click the green "Donate" button on this screen.

All funds raised support MHLC's mission to conserve and steward the lands and waters of the Mohawk and Hudson River valleys for the benefit of people and the environment.

2) Share Your Progress

Share your team's campaign page with friends and family to gain support while you work through your hiking list. You can share your campaign page by clicking the "Share" button above or copy/paste this link: https://givebutter.com/7af9WP

Share milestones and photos with your network along the way as you complete each preserve or reach a new goal! We'll be here on the sidelines cheering you on. 😊

Be sure to tag your social media posts with #MHLCpreservechallenge for a chance to be featured!

3) Track Your Progress & Earn a Patch

MHLC's preserves are located in Albany and Montgomery Counties and are open 365-days a year from dawn to dusk. Visit our Preserves webpage for more information, trail maps, and driving directions to each preserve.

Track your progress and submit your completed tally sheet by registering as a finisher on our Preserve Challenge Registration webpage. Once we receive your registration and completed tally sheet, your sticker or patch will be mailed to you within 2 weeks.

Questions? Reach out to MHLC by emailing connect@mohawkhudson.org or call our office at 518-436-6346.

22 Preserve Challenge

Join the challenge to hike each of MHLC's 22 nature preserves!

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