ABOUT MOUNTAIN TOP ARBORETUM
Mountain Top Arboretum is a public garden in the Catskill Mountains dedicated to displaying and managing native plant communities of the northeastern US, 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, meadows, wetlands, forest and Devonian bedrock—a natural sanctuary for visitors interested in horticulture, birding, geology, local craftsmanship, hiking and snowshoeing!
Mountain Top Arboretum Hosts Inaugural “Canopy Dinner” and raises $27,000!
Last week, Mountain Top Arboretum held its first fundraising event, the Canopy Dinner co-chaired by mountaintop residents Sydney Frazier and Henrietta Pertuz. Over 100 guests enjoyed a series of dinners hosted by friends of the Arboretum. Hosts opened their homes, gardens, and businesses, each offering a unique dining experience to guests, in support of the Arboretum’s mission. With immense gratitude, Mountain Top Arboretum is pleased to announce that the fundraising goal was not only met—but exceeded. $27,002 were raised in support of the Arboretum’s mission of environmental stewardship, education and conservation – a testament to the collaborative spirit of our extraordinary community. A special thank you to our presenting sponsors, Bloomberg Philanthropies and Emily Fisher, for their wonderful generosity.
Special thanks to our gracious 2025 hosts, and we also gratefully acknowledge our most generous sponsors :
$7,500 Level- Bloomberg Philanthropies
$2,000 Level- Emily Fisher
$750 Level - Jeannette Price and Michael Titowsky, Tom Wilson
At 2,400 feet, the Mountain Top Arboretum is a public garden and nature education center dedicated to preserving native tree and plant communities, promoting ecological stewardship, and connecting people to the unique ecology of the mountaintop environment. Open to the public year-round, the Arboretum is free of charge and committed to accessible learning for all. Learn more about volunteering, visiting, or attending an event at www.mtarboretum.org
NATURE’S ART: PERFORMING DAILY
CENTER STAGE
Plan a visit to explore the Arboretum this summer!
COMING ATTRACTIONS
Upcoming Events
Check out the upcoming programs and events at the Arboreutm. We have a line-up of fascinating speakers and walks.
NEW RAIN GARDEN SIGNS
Landscape Architect Jamie Purinton, watercolor artist Roberta Wilson and Arboretum staff have created permanent signs about the importance of rain gardens for wildlife and for New York State's drinking water.
21 TREES BOOK
Now Available!
Mountain Top Arboretum has published Twenty-One Trees, a beautiful book that connects the twenty-one trees species used in the Arboretum's Education Center to their appearance in the Arboretum forest.
SPOTLIGHT
Families & Education Activities
Mountain Top Arboretum is the perfect place to bring the entire family. Since many of you cannot visit currently, we've curated a whole selection of learning activities for you and the kids to enjoy!
FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES
Why the Best Trees Aren’t Always the Biggest
The New York Times spoke with our Director of Horticulture and Environmental Stewardship Marc Wolf about the special, unsung native trees that fill the area between a garden’s low ground cover and its tall canopy trees.
SITELINES—OUR WEBCAM
See what’s happening at this very moment — watch our webcam for activity at West Meadow Entrance.
WEATHER
We have our very own weather station on the mountain. Check out our weather in real time.
Homepage slideshow photos by Rob Cardillo.