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
The Trail Conference is excited to announce that it has been awarded a Smart Growth grant from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation! The Trail Conference will receive $73,443 in support of its Catskill Trail Conservation Program. This funding will support the Conference’s efforts to provide comprehensive trail maintenance activities across the Catskill
Spring hiking can present challenges that require special preparation in both gear and mindset. It seems like the only thing that is constant is change, and that’s especially true of the seasons. As a member of New Jersey Search and Rescue (NJSAR), I need to be ready to deal with varying conditions year-round and usually
Upon hearing the term “invasive species,” you may immediately think of spotted lanternfly – or maybe even giant hogweed (bonus points for the latter)! Invasive species are non-native species that have negative impacts that outweigh their possible benefits and cause environmental, ecological, economic, or human harm. For example, spotted lanternfly poses a threat to our orchards and
Tell Governor Murphy to Protect Funding for Open Space New Jersey stands to lose 48 million dollars over 10 years to preserve and protect open spaces, farmland, and historic sites from being destroyed. Here’s what’s happening: a surcharge on the two percent most wealthy corporations is set to expire on December 31, 2023, and unless enough
The Nominating Committee of the Trail Conference presents the following candidates for the Board of Directors for three-year terms and At-Large Voting Members for one-year terms. These nominations will be voted on at the Annual Meeting to be held on Saturday, December 9th, at the Trail Conference Headquarters (600 Ramapo Valley Rd. Mahwah, NJ 07430) from 9:30 to 11:30
We are deeply grateful to the wonderful Trail Conference community for their energetic, friendly presence and amazing generosity at this year’s Annual Gala. Nearly 175 individuals came together in celebration and support of the Trail Conference. The spirit of preservation was tangible as we celebrated the Trail Conference’s dedication to conserving, protecting, and advocating for
