New Yorkers will have nine chances to give back to the state’s Forest Preserve lands during “Adirondack and Catskill Park Day” on Saturday, Sept. 6.
Hosted by the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), the statewide event features cleanup and trail work opportunities across Regions 3, 4, and 5. Volunteers will help maintain some of the most scenic and popular natural areas in the Catskills and Adirondacks — all part of the DEC’s “Love Our New York Lands” stewardship campaign.
Projects include trash removal, campsite inspections, trail trimming, and educational walks, all guided by local partners and trail organizations. Volunteer registration is open now through Parks & Trails New York.
Here’s where you can pitch in on Sept. 6:
DEC Region 3 & 4 volunteer sites:
- Kaaterskill Falls & North-South Lake (Greene Co.)
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Trail cleanup with the Catskill Center. Ages 13+.
Contact: Sammi Delaney, [email protected] - Big Pond (Delaware Co.)
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Campsite cleanup with Catskill Mountainkeeper. All ages.
Contact: Lenny Miret, [email protected] - Meads Meadow Trail (Ulster Co.)
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Trail maintenance with Catskill Mountain Club. Ages 13+.
Contact: Peter Manning, [email protected] - Denning Road Trailhead (Ulster Co.)
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Campsite inspection and cleanup. All ages.
Contact: Sean Boyle, [email protected] - Alder Lake (Ulster Co.)
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Trail hike and cleanup with Finger Lakes Trail Conference. Ages 13+.
Contact: Erin Potter, [email protected]
DEC Region 5 volunteer sites:
- Adirondack Interpretive Center (Essex Co.)
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Trail cleanup and garden maintenance. All ages.
Contact: Stephanie Hample, [email protected] - Paul Smith’s VIC (Franklin Co.)
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Trail trimming and maintenance. Ages 13+.
Contact: August Beers, [email protected] - Rogers Rock Campground (Warren Co.)
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
General facility cleanup and painting. All ages.
Contact: Amanda Raymond, [email protected] - Adirondack Rail Trail (Franklin Co.)
8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Brush trimming along trail with ARTA. Ages 13+.
Contact: Julia Goren, [email protected]
Volunteers should wear appropriate gear and bring water, snacks, gloves, and tools if available. Some sites may have limited cell service.
To register or learn more, visit Parks & Trails NY.
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