On June 10, Parks & Trails New York hosted its 2015 Park & Trail Hero Awards reception to recognize the leadership, creativity, and donation of time, talent, and materials behind many of New York’s parks and trails. This year, PTNY honored eight heroes in four award categories: Public Leadership, Volunteer Service, Get Outdoors, and Outside…
PTNY Executive Director Robin Dropkin ushered in National Trails Day by helping to cut the ribbon on a new multi-use trail in Saratoga Spa State Park. Two miles of paved multi-use trail and a new park trail map featuring 13 miles of trails within the iconic park were dedicated on June 4 in honor of…
Thanks to the more than 6,000 volunteers who pitched in on Saturday, PTNY’s fourth annual I Love My Park Day was a huge success. With your help, we accomplished so much. 95 parks and historic sites enhanced Volunteers took part in nearly 200 cleanup, improvement, and beautification projects at 95 state parks and historic sites in every corner…
On May 5, 2015, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) announced that Moreau Lake State Park will expand its 4,531 acres into portions of the formerly owned lands of the Mount McGregor State Correctional Facility. “I’m thrilled that New York State will open these 750 acres of beautiful…
Spring is finally here, and online volunteer registration for the fourth annual I Love My Park Day is now open! On Saturday, May 2, join volunteers at state parks and historic sites across the state to help celebrate and spruce up park lands and beaches, plant trees and gardens, restore trails and wildlife habitat, and more. Last…
There’s still time to purchase your tickets for Parks & Trails New York’s annual George W. Perkins Award Reception Join us as we honor The Trust for Governors Island Governors Island National Monument Governors Island Alliance Tuesday, April 21, 2015 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. The University Club One West 54th Street New…
Lawmakers voted to approve a final budget for State FY 2015-16 that includes landmark investments in state parks infrastructure, environmental programs, and grassroots Friends organizations. Parks & Trails New York worked hard to see these investments enacted, and we are thrilled to be able to share this good news with our members and supporters. PTNY applauds…
During the month of March, everyone who joined PTNY or renewed their membership was entered to win an Empire Passport to NYS parks. Five happy PTNY members will enjoy free unlimited day use access to 180 state parks, 55 Department of Conversation (DEC) forest preserve areas, as well as boat launch sites, beaches, arboretums and…
Join Parks & Trails New York and the Alliance for New York State Parks at our 9th annual Park Advocacy Day on Tuesday, March 3 in Albany and help send a message of support for New York’s 215 state parks and historic sites. Register today Park supporters from throughout the Empire State will meet with state legislators to stress the importance…
Show your appreciation for the New York State Canal System and Canalway Trail by celebrating the 10th anniversary of Canal Clean Sweep, April 17-19. Join with more than 150 communities, not-for-profit organizations, civic groups, businesses, and social clubs and 3,000 volunteers by participating in or organizing an event for one of the most popular Earth…
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