Be a Force for Nature This Earth Week
Be a Force for Nature
This Earth Week

Now through April 28, every dollar you donate
will be matched up to $10,000!

URGENT: Act Now to Protect AmeriCorps
URGENT: Act Now to Protect AmeriCorps

AmeriCorps, a vital national service program that promotes volunteerism across the country, is at risk of shutdown—and it’s crucial we contact our lawmakers to advocate for its preservation.

Preserve Your Legacy
Keep the Trails Wild
for Future Generations

Plan your legacy with our free estate planning tool.

TCC 2025 Positions
Trail Conference
Conservation Corps Positions

Now Accepting Applications for the 2025 Season!

Photo Courtesy of Christian Mena

Welcome / Connecting People

Welcome

Connecting People with Nature since 1920

Explore volunteer opportunities today!

Photo Courtesy of Matthew Thompson

Photo Courtesy of Krysti Sabins

Latest TrailWalker
The Fall 2024 Trail Walker
is Here!

Download or Access the Latest Trail Walker Online Now!

Photo Credit: Casey Kelbaugh

Trail U
Unlock Your True
Trail Potential

Join the Trail University & Turn your passion into expertise.
Learn, grow, and lead the way in preserving our trails.

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Welcome to the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference

Our passion is creating great trail experiences. Our 2,000-plus volunteers build, maintain, and protect trails and steward parklands because we believe everyone who seeks the outdoors should have the opportunity to connect with nature.

Volunteer

Outside or inside, close to home or at your go-to weekend trail destination.

Donate

The greater the need for nature, the greater the need for the trail conference

Shop

Gets maps and guidebooks, Trail Conference apparel, and more

Become a Member

Join the Trail Conference and support the thousands of volunteers who dedicate over 90,000 hours each year to keep our trails open, safe, and enjoyable for everyone.