Mountain Top Arboretum
The Mountain top Arboretum offers a natural sanctuary for everyone.
Mountain Top Arboretum is a public garden in the Catskill Mountains dedicated to displaying and managing native plant communities of the northeastern U.S., in addition to curating its collection of cold-hardy native and exotic trees. Its mountain top elevation of 2,400 feet at the top of the New York City Watershed creates a unique environment for education, research and pure enjoyment of the spectacular and historic Catskills landscape. The Arboretum trails and boardwalks connect 200 acres of plant collections, natural meadows, wetlands, forest and Devonian bedrock—a natural sanctuary for visitors interested in horticulture, birding, geology, local craftsmanship, hiking and snowshoeing!
[Self-guided walks] are available year-round, with trails and boardwalks winding through 200 acres of plant collections, natural meadows, wetlands, and forest.
Good to Know
Address
4 Maude Adams Road Tannersville
NY 12485
Price
$
Phone
518-589-3903
- Activity Level
- Active
- Duration
- 1-3 hours
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Mountain Top Arboretum Events
August 2026
Aug 15, 2026
Forest and Fungi Ecology Walk
Mountain Top Arboretum
Sat Aug 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Sat Aug 15, 2026 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Luke Sarrantonio is a mycologist, educator, and founder of Mycophilic who has spent more than 13 years developing mushroom education programs, community projects, and the annual For the Love of Fungi festival. He also co-leads Eat Flowers Farm in Accord, NY, serves as co-president of the Mid Hudson Mycological Association, and is dedicated to making mycology accessible to everyone.
Aug 22, 2026
Introduction to Field Botany with Claudia Nagy
Mountain Top Arboretum
Explore the evolutionary history of plants, from mosses and ferns to the flowering plants that shape our landscapes. Using Thomas Elpel’s Botany in a Day, you’ll learn to recognize common plant families through simple identification patterns before putting your skills into practice on a guided outdoor plant walk. The course is led by Claudia Nagy, an herbalist, environmental educator, and Mountain Top Arboretum’s Advancement and Horticulture Specialist with a background in environmental science, policy, and community herbalism.
Aug 29, 2026
Family Fun! Upcycle Meets Organic: Mobile Sculpture Making with Maureen Garcia
Mountain Top Arboretum
Create a one-of-a-kind hanging work of art using natural found objects, recycled materials, twine, and whimsical treasures provided by the instructor. The workshop is led by Catskills artist and environmentalist Maureen Garcia, whose nature-inspired sculptures celebrate creativity and the natural world. 10-11:30 am
September 2026
Sep 1, 2026
Story Walk in the Woodland
Mountain Top Arboretum
Saturday, August 1, 2026, 10:00 am – read The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 10:00 am – read Fletcher and the Falling Leaves by Julia Rawlinson. This program is part of the Story Time in the Shade series, a collaboration between Mountain Top Arboretum and Mountain Top Library.
Sep 13, 2026
Forest Bathing with Beth Rennig
Mountain Top Arboretum
Join Beth Rennig for a 90-minute Forest Bathing experience, easing into presence and connection with nature. This intentional, slow walk invites mindfulness, meditation, and focus on seasonal plants and flowers. Open to all, including beginners, with time for reflection and community discussion. Forest bathing is a year-round activity—dress in layers for the conditions. Beth Rennig, a certified Forest Therapy Guide, NYSDEC hiking guide, and Reiki Master, helps people connect with nature and support their own healing. She lives in Acra, NY with her family and rescue dog. Sunday May 31, 2026 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM – Register here Tuesday, July 14, 2026; 6:00 PM 7:30 PM – Register here Sunday, September 13, 2026; 10 AM – 11:30 AM – Register here Registration is $10 and required, as space is limited.
