E-Walker: News for April 15, 2017

Earth Day Hike and Book Talk Recounts the Battle for Storm King

The Trail Conference played an important role in the battle to save Storm King Mountain from becoming the site of a hydroelectric power plant. Learn about this historic win for the environment on Earth Day, April 22, during a guided hike on Storm King, followed by a book talk and signing by “Power on the Hudson” author Robert Lifset.

View of Storm King from Breakneck. Photo by Kelly Lewis.

New York State Shows Growing Commitment to Trails

The New York Legislature's full funding of the Empire State Trail in the 2018 state budget shows a growing appreciation for the economic and health benefits of trails. Join us in celebrating this recognition and doing our utmost to harness the growing enthusiasm for trails.

West Jersey Trail Crew Featured
in New Jersey Monthly

Thanks to New Jersey Monthly magazine for the great article on our hardworking volunteers! A new season of trail work is just beginning; if you'd like to help keep trails beautiful, open, and safe for all to enjoy, find out how you can join the action.

Read the NJ Monthly article.

The West Jersey Trail Crew is featured in the April issue of New Jersey Monthly Magazine.

Show Your Love of Trails at Our National Trails Day Open House

The Trail Conference and REI invite nature lovers and adventure seekers to an Open House at our Headquarters on Saturday, June 3, in celebration of National Trails Day. We’ll be hosting a litter pickup and invasive species removal at Ramapo Valley County Reservation, right next door, as well as a variety of hikes for all interests and abilities. Join us for tours of our 125-year old headquarters and more.

Volunteers participate in a stewardship event with the Trail Conference and REI. Photo by Jerrica Lavooy.

MORE TO EXPLORE

Last call for submissions! Send your wildflower art by Monday, April 17, to be considered for inclusion in our next exhibition at Trail Conference Headquarters.
Trail Conference members get discounted tickets to the Wild & Scenic Film Festival at the Suffern Lafayette Theatre on Thurday, April 20. Get yours today.
Join us for the 2017 Spring Voting Members Meeting on Saturday, April 22, from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Featured store items! Combos of the Month: Hudson River Hikes AND Prepared Central-West Jersey Hiker. Gear up for summer in our Marina Blue Polo Shirt.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS & EVENTS

April 21, 22 & 23: Long Distance Trails Crew: Trail Repair (Harriman State Park, Orange County, NY)	April 27: Rip Van Winkle Hikers Trail Crew: Maintenance (Catskill Mountains, Palenville, NY)
April 22 & 29: West Jersey Trail Crew: Bridge Repair (Appalachian Trail: Pochuck Boardwalk, Vernon, NJ)	April 30: Native Plant Landscaping (Trail Conference Headquarters, Mahwah, NJ)
April 23: Tread & Drainage Workshop (Mohonk Preserve Visitors Center, Gardiner, NY)	May 6: I Love My Park Day Trail Stewardship Events (Various locations throughout the Catskills)
April 26: Erik Garnjost Art Exhibition Closes (Trail Conference Headquarters, Mahwah, NJ)	May 6: I Love My Park Day Invasives Removal & Stone Wall Repair (Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park, Croton-on-Hudson, NY)