Give the gift of adventure this holiday season! If you want unique gifts or stock up on the latest maps and books, browse our Trail Marketplace for the perfect gift items for your outdoor enthusiast. Gifts That Keep On Giving Check out our 2024 Gift Ideas for a little bit of everything! Shopping our online Marketplace or at our Trail…
Dive into the natural beauty and rich history of the Highlands Trail in our newly featured article by Zac Cole, published by New Jersey Hills Media. Spanning 180 miles across four states, this scenic trail offers hikers stunning vistas, wildlife corridors, and a deeper connection to conservation efforts. Learn how the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference…
People are hiking longer than ever, thanks to advances in healthcare, robotics, and strength, agility, and mobility training. On Wednesday, November 6th, 2024, author, hike leader, and New York-New Jersey Trail Conference Director of Donor Advising, Don Weise, joined fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, Angelo Mannino, MD, of the Atlantic Health System for a lively discussion on orthopedic insights…
Annual Trail-A-Thon: Where will your challenge take YOU? How to Register c. If you donated, you will also receive an emailed receipt. d. You will receive notifications for any activity on your campaign. 8. Share your fundraising page. By sharing your page with others, you…
We are thrilled to honor Robert (Bob) Ross at our 2024 Annual Gala for his extraordinary contributions to the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference. Bob’s steadfast dedication to preserving open spaces and advancing our regional trails has profoundly impacted our mission and the communities we serve. Bob Ross has had four careers: farmer, New York…
Help the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference preserve tomorrow’s trail lands by taking part in our annual Trail-A-Thon! For over a century, the Trail Conference has been dedicated to providing safe, enjoyable access to nature, and now, in 2024, our shared lands are constantly challenged by the expansion of urban sprawl, an ever-changing political climate,…
Our Conservation Corps program creates leaders in environmental conservation. For proof, just take a look at the Trail Conference staff!
There is no better feeling than positively impacting local communities and the natural environment. While working as a Trail Steward with the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference Conservation Corps this summer, I am proud to have helped personally make those positive impacts. Stationed at parks in the Lower Hudson Valley region of New York State, I’ve been…
Sponsor Our Gala! Become a Gala sponsor and let us help find you the perfect level of support that meets your needs. A sponsorship is incredibly impactful and helps the Trail Conference continue to maintain and preserve our region’s parks and trails! Sponsor our gala: Click view sponsor levels and benefitsFill sponsor inquiry: Click to fillable form for sponsorshipPlace…
We recently caught up with Kuumba Edwards, a member of the 2023 Conservation Corps’ Taconic Trail Crew, who fully embraced the Corps experience. Kuumba lived at the Welch Trail Education Center in Harriman State Park, where many of our Corps members reside, and completed the full 900-hour service term from May to late October last year. Thanks for catching up with…
As we approach New York Invasive Species Awareness Week (June 3rd-9th), what better time to highlight some wonderful native plant species for your landscaping and gardens? Want to learn more about NYISAW and how to get involved? Visit nyis.info/nyisaw While considering which plants to choose for your home or community, take a little time to learn about the…
Shaun’s journey of recovery and self-discovery has been closely tied to the trails he’s hiked. Struggling with addiction and depression, Shaun’s life felt like an endless winter — “an ongoing darkness where every task felt like climbing a mountain” — until he found solace in the wilderness. Shaun completed a recovery program for addiction in 2015 and, inspired by stories from…
