News for August 2007
Trail News & Alerts
- New Catskill Trail Connects Long Path to Devil’s Path
- Blue Disc Trail Moves for Pipeline Work in Bear Mountain
- HTS Trail in Harriman Extended
Learn about these and other trail news and updates here.
Updated Harriman Map Set & AT Guide and Maps Now Available
The 11th edition of our Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails map set and the 16th edition of the Appalachian Trail Guide to New York - New Jersey are now available. For more information and to order these and other regional trail guides and maps, visit our online store.
Director of Accounting and Administration
This position has been filled temporarily but we are still seeking a permanent Director of Accounting and Administration to keep the Trail Conference running efficiently and effectively. Candidates seeking part-time employment may apply for either the accounting and administrative aspects of the position. Full description
Nominate Outstanding Friends of Trails
Trail Conference members honor and recognize outstanding achievement at our Annual Meeting. Cut off date for recommendations is September 12, 2007. Send recommendations (with supporting statement) to nominations@nynjtc.org; put “Nominating Committee” in subject line. Or mail to: Nominating Committee, NY-NJ Trail Conference, 156 Ramapo Valley Road (Route 202), Mahwah, NJ 07430-1199. Learn more about award categories here.
Student Intern Job Available
The Trail Conference has a three-month intern position for a student who wants to learn the ropes while making a contribution to trails in our Education & Outreach department. Contact Katy Dieters at dieters@nynjtc.org or by phone at 201-512-9348, ext. 17, to set up an interview.
Development Threatens Highlands Trail in Chester, NY
- A proposed 157-lot development in Chester would wipe out a section of the Highlands Trail in Orange County.
- New York State’s Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) will increase from $250 million to $300 million by 2009.
- Meanwhile, voters in New Jersey will need to approve stop-gap environmental funding in November. Learn more about these and other trails related issues.
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Raising money for the Trail Conference is as easy as choosing the search engine you use! Goodsearch, powered by Yahoo!, will donate money to the Trail Conference for every click you make. More information here.
Do Something Rewarding!
Volunteer for the Trail Conference and give back to the trails. Whether you would like to be outdoors or in the office, we have a job for you. New Volunteer Opportunities include:
- Outreach Volunteers
- Quartermaster, Tool Czar
- Bear Mountain Camp Host
- Trail Walker Ad Manager
