Side Events 

EGA Bookstore

Bookworms can peruse and buy the works of our speakers, colleagues and other writers in the EGA bookstore, which will be set up in the central meeting area.

Asset Managers Exhibition Area

During the funder-only day, please visit the Asset Managers Exhibition Area to engage representatives from socially responsible investment firms and continue to learn about translating the concepts of foundation asset management strategies into practices that create a profitable investment strategy aligned with foundation values. For more information, please contact Luis Davila at ldavila@ega.org.

EGA Art Auction

More details soon

Additional offered Mohonk activities

Tuesday, 4:15pm – 6:00pm  

Lacrosse Clinic
Members of the Akwesane community will bring traditional lacrosse sticks for a hands-on demonstration of how to handle the stick and ball. They will be explaining the sacredness and importance of the game of Lacrosse in the history of Native Americans, as well as sharing some of the stories from the culture.

The Mohonk Preserve Walk: A Legacy of Conservation
(limited to 25) This guided walk will reveal scenic views of the surrounding landscape and will provide a history of the land ethic and continuing stewardship of the more than 6,500 acres of the Mohonk Preserve. Participants walk to Sky Top where they enjoy breathtaking views of this National Historic Landmark Landscape and discuss the challenges of modern conservation in a time of global climate change. Moderate level of difficulty.

Walk to/Tour of the Daniel Smiley Research Center
(limited to 15) Paul Huth, Mohonk Preserve Director of Research, will lead this walk to the Research Center, where he will reveal some of the Preserve’s extensive collections including Shawangunk plants, birds, mammals, historic photographs and cultural artifacts. Paul will explain how the work of the Research Center provides critical evidence of climate change, both locally and globally. Easy to moderate level of difficulty.

Rocks and Ridgelines: The Geology of the Northern Shawangunks
(limited to 25) Drawing so many to the Shawangunks each year is an epic landscape: a testament to the powerful geologic forces that created the Shawangunk Mountains. The enduring rock ledges and cliff faces provide a unique environment, and an opportunity for humans to immerse themselves in nature. Join us as we encounter the Ridge first-hand and learn of the secrets embedded in its rocks. This walk follows the edge of the large to Short Woodland Drive, Humpty Dumpty Carriageway and Copes Lookout. Easy level of difficulty.

Please RSVP in advance during your registration due to limited capacity!