Tannersville
New York
Mountain Top Arboretum
The Mountain Top Arboretum is a public garden in the northern Catskill Mountains of New York State. We display the range of native and exotic trees and shrubs that can successfully adapt to the rigorous climate at 2,400 feet elevation. Founded in 1977, the Arboretum now has over 1,500 accessioned trees and shrubs on display inthe Mountain Top Arboretum has 179 contiguous acres of collections, meadows, wetlands and forest connected by trails, paths, and boardwalks. Mountain Top Arboretum offers a natural sanctuary for everyone - visitors interested in horticulture, birders, geologists, photographers and hikers. The Arboretum is open every day of the year and admission is free. Come and explore!
Mission:
The mission of the Mountain Top Arboretum is to provide for the Catskill region a unique and beautiful mountain top environment for a living sanctuary of native and exotic trees and shrubs. Using this sanctuary we will:
- Engage in the applied science of horticulture;
- Promote stewardship of the environment; and
- Offer a diversity of programs for the education and pleasure of the public.
Recent News
Mountain Top Arboretum Events October 2023
Our trails and boardwalks connect 178 acres of plant collections, meadows, wetlands, forest and Devonian bedrock—a natural sanctuary for visitors interested in horticulture, birding, geology, local craftsmanship, and hiking. Come visit the…
Read More »Mountain Top Arboretum Events - September 2023
Our trails and boardwalks connect 178 acres of plant collections, meadows, wetlands, forest and Devonian bedrock—a natural sanctuary for visitors interested in horticulture, birding, geology, local craftsmanship, and hiking. Come visit the…
Read More »Mountain Top Arboretum News - August 2023
Our trails and boardwalks connect 178 acres of plant collections, meadows, wetlands, forest and Devonian bedrock—a natural sanctuary for visitors interested in horticulture, birding, geology, local craftsmanship, and hiking. Come visit the…
Read More »Mountain Top Arboretum :nNew Executive DirectorJune- June 21 ,2023
Mountain Top Arboretum Welcomes New Executive Director The Board and Staff of the Mountain Top Arboretum are delighted to announce the appointment of Jennifer Hemmerlein as our new Executive Director following a successful 5-month search. …
Read More »Mountain Top Arboretum News - May 2023
With four truly distinct seasons, the Arboretum always has something new to experience. Sights, smells, sounds and textures are here to invigorate and rejuvenate. We've got some great events this month-- pay us a visit! VISIT EVENTS &…
Read More »Mountain Top Arboretum News - Help Us Create a New Wildflower Meadow
Mountain Top Arboretum has engaged Larry Weaner Landscape Associates to design and plant a wildflower meadow at the northern section of the West Meadow. Sunny meadow habitats blooming with native wildflowers are especially important to our native…
Read More »Mountain Top Arboretum - 2022 Annual Report
Welcome to Mountain Top Arboretum's First Digital Annual Report! As part of our commitment to reducing the Arboretum’s carbon footprint and conserving resources, we have gone digital with this Report. We hope you’ll find it easy to read…
Read More »Mountain Top Arboretum- Big Changes Are Afoot at Mountain Top Arboretum
BIG CHANGES ARE AFOOT AT MOUNTAIN TOP ARBORETUM! Following the completion of our ambitious new Strategic Plan, Mountain Top Arboretum is undertaking a bold leadership transition: After 5+ productive years as Executive Director, Marc Wolf has…
Read More »Mountain Top Arboretum - November and December 2022
Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for your continued support. We wish you and yours a fantastic holiday weekend. EVENTS & MORE Story Walk in the Woodland November 19 - 27 Cost of Admission: Free as an ongoing series. Visit Mountain Top…
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