Guardian Revival Calendar
We organize free events for guardians (active & retired): Veterans, Active Military, Reserve, National Guard, Law Enforcement, Fire & Rescue, EMS, Dispatchers, Corrections, and Federal Agents.
Join us for adventures, music, peer support, and more — we offer both virtual and in-person events.
Please RSVP to join an event. We hope to see you soon!
Sunrise Scramble
You can join our outdoor leaders, Chuck and Jesse, every Friday at 6 AM for a fast-paced hike to the casino ruins on Mount Beacon! This will be a challenging but rewarding early-morning hike to get your day started off right (and with the time to shower before work). DIFFICULTY: ⬛ Black (very strenuous)
Sunset Scramble
You can join our outdoor leaders, Elena and Aaron, every Friday at 6 PM for a fast-paced hike to the flagpole on Breakneck Ridge! This will be a challenging but rewarding evening hike to finish off your work-week in high spirits (and get in that cardio!) DIFFICULTY: ⬛ Black (very strenuous)
Franny Reese State Park Hike
Join our Outdoor Leaders, Dawn and Elena, on a hike at Franny Reese State Park in Highland, NY. This hike will take you along 2.89 miles of hiking and biking trails that follow a historic carriage road and passes by the ruins of a 19th century mansion. An overlook affords amazing views of the Hudson River, Mid-Hudson Bridge, Walkway Over the Hudson, and the city of Poughkeepsie. DIFFICULTY: 🟦Blue (easy)
Mindfulness Walk | Manitou Point
Join our outdoor leaders, Leslie and Lauren, on a peaceful, meditative mindfulness walk at the Manitou Point Preserve just outside of Garrison, NY. On this scenic 2.5-mile walk along the majestic Hudson River, we’ll access the restorative benefits of being in nature as we quietly allow our senses to connect with our surroundings. DIFFICULTY: 🟦Blue (easy)
Balsam Lake Fire Tower
Join our outdoor leaders, Bill and Todd, for the third installment of our Catskills Fire Tower Series. On this 4.2-mile out-and-back adventure we will enjoy a moderate climb past massive glacial erratics, through mixed hardwood forest up to the stand of balsam fir trees surrounding the fire tower that bears their name. DIFFICULTY: 🟨 Yellow (moderately strenuous)
First Responders Gathering
Our First Line peer gathering is for Law Enforcement, Fire & Rescue, EMS, Dispatchers, Corrections, and Federal Agents. These gatherings are an open forum and offer an opportunity to listen, learn, and share what's on your mind.
Raquette River Canoe Adventure
Beat the heat and join us August 3rd - 6th on an exciting four-day canoe adventure in Adirondack Park. On this adventure we will explore the Raquette River, honing our camping and canoeing skills while relaxing with fellow Guardians. Adirondack Park is a vast, 6 million acre Forever Wild Forest Preserve known for its many miles of rugged hiking trails and navigable waterways. We will spend four days and three nights traveling by canoe and camping at iconic Adirondack lean-tos. This trip has minimal portaging — where you carry your gear and canoe from one waterway to another or to avoid an obstacle — and is great for beginners who are looking to learn more about canoe tripping. DIFFICULTY: 🟨 Yellow (moderately strenuous)
First Responders Gathering
Our First Line peer gathering is for Law Enforcement, Fire & Rescue, EMS, Dispatchers, Corrections, and Federal Agents. These gatherings are an open forum and offer an opportunity to listen, learn, and share what's on your mind.
Diamond Mountain Day Hike
Join our outdoor leaders, Todd and Dawn, for an exciting hike to Pine Meadow Lake. This path will have you hiking along the scenic Stony Brook to Pine Meadow Lake. After enjoying the views of Pine Meadow Lake we will complete our loop by following Stony Brook back to where we started. DIFFICULTY: 🟨 Yellow (moderately strenuous)
Women Guardians Outing | May
For our May Women Guardians Outing, you can join our outdoor leaders, Dawn and Elena, on a hike to the Nimham Mountain Fire Tower near Carmel, NY. Towering over 80ft above the peak of Nimham Mountain (1,270ft) the Nimham Mountain Fire Tower provides a stunning 360-degree view of the surrounding hills and lakes of the town of Kent. DIFFICULTY: 🟦Blue (easy)
Sunset Scramble
You can join our outdoor leaders, Elena and Aaron, every Friday at 6 PM for a fast-paced hike to the flagpole on Breakneck Ridge! This will be a challenging but rewarding evening hike to finish off your work-week in high spirits (and get in that cardio!) DIFFICULTY: ⬛ Black (very strenuous)
Escarpment Trail Thru-Hike
Spend a long weekend on an amazing three-day, two-night backpacking adventure on one of the most scenic trails in the Catskills as we thru hike the Escarpment trail. While strenuous, we consider this 25-mile thru-hike a beginner-friendly adventure as your experienced leaders will show you the ins & outs of backpacking. DIFFICULTY: 🟥 Red (strenuous)
Sunrise Scramble
You can join our outdoor leaders, Chuck and Jesse, every Friday at 6 AM for a fast-paced hike to the casino ruins on Mount Beacon! This will be a challenging but rewarding early-morning hike to get your day started off right (and with the time to shower before work). DIFFICULTY: ⬛ Black (very strenuous)
Mindfulness Walk | Blue Mountain
Join our outdoor leaders, Leslie and Elena, on a relaxing, meditative mindfulness walk around the Blue Mountain Preserve in Peekskill, NY. During this outing we’ll access the restorative benefits of being in nature as we quietly allow our senses to connect with our surroundings. We’ll also engage in a mindfulness activity centered on the natural elements in our setting. DIFFICULTY: 🟦Blue (easy)
Sunset Scramble
You can join our outdoor leaders, Elena and Aaron, every Friday at 6 PM for a fast-paced hike to the flagpole on Breakneck Ridge! This will be a challenging but rewarding evening hike to finish off your work-week in high spirits (and get in that cardio!) DIFFICULTY: ⬛ Black (very strenuous)
Sunrise Scramble
You can join our outdoor leaders, Chuck and Jesse, every Friday at 6 AM for a fast-paced hike to the casino ruins on Mount Beacon! This will be a challenging but rewarding early-morning hike to get your day started off right (and with the time to shower before work). DIFFICULTY: ⬛ Black (very strenuous)
HOLD THE LINE
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation and Guardian Revival invite you to HOLD THE LINE: a unique, in-person experience — exclusively for America’s guardians. Join us and your fellow veterans & first responders as we HOLD THE LINE. Limited tickets available.
Links for Vets Golf Scramble
Guardian Revival has been selected to receive 100% of proceeds from the Links for Vets Golf Scramble hosted by The Links at Union Vale. Organizations (or individuals) can choose to sponsor a hole or be a tournament sponsor, and we greatly appreciate your support.
Red Hill Fire Tower
Join outdoor leaders, Bill and Todd, for the second hike in our official Catskills Fire Tower Series. On this hike we will climb 1,167 feet over the course of 1.75 miles to catch a fantastic views of the Catskills high peaks and Roundout Reservoir from the Red Hill observation tower. DIFFICULTY: 🟩 Green (moderate)
Ferncliff Forest Walk
Join our outdoor leaders, Dawn and Elena, on a peaceful walk through the woods of the Ferncliff Forest nature preserve in Rhinebeck. On this 2.7-mile walk through winding forest trails, we'll have plenty of time to stop and admire our surroundings as well as some of Ferncliff Forest's key features -- including the Mount Rutsen fire tower and a scenic pond. DIFFICULTY: 🟦Blue (easy)
Writing Workshop
Writing is for all of us. Whether it's poetry, songwriting, or storytelling, the freedom to express and record through written language is a powerful thing. Join us at one of our writing workshops to discover, create, and express freely on whatever platform suits you best. The Guardian Writing Experience is designed for writers of all ability levels.
First Responders Gathering
Our First Line peer gathering is for Law Enforcement, Fire & Rescue, EMS, Dispatchers, Corrections, and Federal Agents. These gatherings are an open forum and offer an opportunity to listen, learn, and share what's on your mind.
Companion Dog Fundraiser
The German American Club is hosting a benefit dinner with proceeds going to sponsor a companion dog. Enjoy a Bavarian Schnitzel dinner and support Boots & Paws at the same time!
Backpacking 101
Come spend the weekend relaxing, learning new skills and making memories with your fellow veterans & first responders on an amazing two-day, one-night backpacking adventure. On this beginner-friendly trip in Harriman State Park, you’ll learn the basics of backpacking from our expert team. DIFFICULTY: 🟨 Yellow (moderately strenuous)
Women Guardians Outing | April
For our April Women Guardians Outing you can join our outdoor leaders, Elena and Dawn, on a wildflower-spotting walk at the Stony Kill Environmental Education Center in Fishkill, followed by a picnic lunch. These early-spring blooms only last for a short time, so lets see how many we can spot! DIFFICULTY: 🟦Blue (easy)
Writing Workshop
Writing is for all of us. Whether it's poetry, songwriting, or storytelling, the freedom to express and record through written language is a powerful thing. Join us at one of our writing workshops to discover, create, and express freely on whatever platform suits you best. The Guardian Writing Experience is designed for writers of all ability levels.
First Responders Gathering
Our First Line peer gathering is for Law Enforcement, Fire & Rescue, EMS, Dispatchers, Corrections, and Federal Agents. These gatherings are an open forum and offer an opportunity to listen, learn, and share what's on your mind.
Stonykill Nature Walk
Join our outdoor leaders, Henri and Elena, for a peaceful nature walk along the Sierra Trail at the Stony Kill Environmental Education Center in Fishkill. This trail is relatively flat along the short 1-mile loop and provides several points of interest, including a pond, a meadow, and several vernal pools! DIFFICULTY: 🟦Blue (easy)
Vietnam Veterans Day
VFW Post 5491 in Mahopac is hosting a ceremony in honor of Vietnam Veterans Day on March 29 at 11:30 AM ET. On March 29, 1973, the last U.S. combat troops left South Vietnam.
First Responders Gathering
Our First Line peer gathering is for Law Enforcement, Fire & Rescue, EMS, Dispatchers, Corrections, and Federal Agents. These gatherings are an open forum and offer an opportunity to listen, learn, and share what's on your mind.
Mindfulness Walk | Foundry Brook
Join our outdoor leaders, Leslie and Lauren, on a relaxing, meditative 0.84-mile mindfulness walk around the West Point Foundry Preserve in Cold Spring. During the walk we will engage in a mindfulness activity involving the natural elements in our setting. DIFFICULTY: 🟦Blue (easy)
Upper Esopus Fire Tower
Join our outdoor leaders, Bill and Todd, on the first of our Catskills Fire Tower Series hikes. You'll get to enjoy a level, relatively flat 1.63-mile walk along the Catskill Interpretive Loop trail - learning about the history of the Catskills along the way! DIFFICULTY: 🟦Blue (easy)
Writing Workshop
Writing is for all of us. Whether it's poetry, songwriting, or storytelling, the freedom to express and record through written language is a powerful thing. Join us at one of our writing workshops to discover, create, and express freely on whatever platform suits you best. The Guardian Writing Experience is designed for writers of all ability levels.
First Responders Gathering
Our First Line peer gathering is for Law Enforcement, Fire & Rescue, EMS, Dispatchers, Corrections, and Federal Agents. These gatherings are an open forum and offer an opportunity to listen, learn, and share what's on your mind.
Jams: Mahopac
Held at Putnam Arts Council Building, our Jam sessions are outlets for guardians to explore music & build meaningful relationships and are hosted by a trained Lead Musician. Guardians of any skill level are welcome to join — just bring your own instrument!
Women Guardians Outing | March
For our March Women Guardians Outing you can join our outdoor leaders, Elena and Dawn, in a relaxing 2.67-mile hike to Fishkill Ridge Falls in Beacon, including a brief meditation session by the waterfall! DIFFICULTY: 🟩 Green (moderate)
Farm Lane Nature Walk
Join our outdoor leaders Dawn and Craig in a peaceful Saturday morning nature walk on the Franklin D. Roosevelt Farm Lane Trail, located in the Roosevelt's historic tree plantation. Once a carriage road that connected Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Springwood home with Eleanor Roosevelt’s Val-Kill cottage, the Farm Lane Trail and its surrounding foot paths have become a popular location to explore both nature and the history of one of our past Presidents. DIFFICULTY: 🟦 Blue (easy)
All events
Events for all our programs: Another Summit, Boots & Paws, Encore, and G-Connect. Join us for adventures, music, workshops, peer support, and more.
We offer both virtual & in-person events. Hope to see you soon!
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