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Volunteer Skills Training
Learn the essential hands-on skills every trail steward needs.
Invasive ID Cards
Identify and manage invasive species with confidence.
Use these quick-reference cards in the field to spot, report, and help control invasive plants across trail corridors. Developed as part of the NY DEC Invasive Species Education and Outreach (ISEO) Grant, these printable guides support the Invasive Species Training Series and are referenced in our training videos.
Corridor Monitoring
Help protect and preserve the land surrounding our trails.
Learn how to monitor trail corridors and report issues to keep public spaces thriving.
Corridor Monitoring Workshop Webinar
Trail Maintenance Skills
Maintain sustainable trails with confidence.
Learn the basics of clearing, repairing, and protecting trail corridors.
Trail Maintenance Workshop Webinar
Trail Blazing & Maintenance Resources
Avenza Maps Guide
Tool Maintenance and Repair
Invasive Species for Trail Maintainers Workshop
Graffiti Neutralizing and Removal Workshop
Invasive Species Management Techniques for Trail Maintainers
Quick Invasives Management and ID Guide (PDF)
Learn Invasive Species Identification (standard)
Learn Invasive Species Identification (intermediate)
Tools and Safety Protocols for Invasives Management
Trail Building and Rigging
Design and construct sustainable trails and structures, from layout to rigging.
Learn how to take your trail skills to the next level with techniques for planning, building, and maintaining durable trails and features.
Trail Layout and Design
Trail Structures: Working with Native Stone
Rigging for Trail Work Part 1: Rigging Principles for Trail Work
Rigging for Trail Work Part 2: Rigging Applications for Trail Work
Tool Maintenance
and Repair
Ask a Conservation Corps Member
Keep Learning, Keep Exploring
Explore volunteer opportunities and upcoming events to stay connected, keep learning, and make an even bigger impact on the trails you love.
