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August, 2022
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From the Desk of the Friends Leadership Council
Kathleen York, Executive Director of the Friends of Knox Farm, shares how participating in the Leadership Council has helped the Friends of Knox Farm to network, compare notes with accomplished Friends groups across the state, and become involved with initiatives and experiences that help her to competently run a Friends group...
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What the Park and Trail Partnership Grants Expansion Could Mean for Your Organization
The 8th Round of the Park and Trail Partnership Grants opens on September 15th and this year, there is an additional $1 million available for Friends groups, especially for projects that aim to enhance accessibility and reduce barriers to access and enjoyment of our state public lands by all....
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Celebrating Western New York Grantees
PTNY was on the move last month in western New York to acknowledge some of the remarkable projects funded by a Park and Trail Partnership Grant....
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A First Time Rider's Experience of Cycle the Erie Canal
For all you out there wondering what the Cycle the Erie Canal tour is really like, our Greenway Trail Program Associate Erica Schneider lays out the answers to all the questions she had before the ride....
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Regional Conferences for Friends Groups 2022
PTNY and NY State Parks are hosting five in-person regional conferences for Friends groups across New York State this fall....
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Two Rides on the Hudson Valley Greenway
Last month, Dylan Carey, PTNY Greenway Trail Program Director, took two days to bicycle two sections of the Empire State Trail’s Hudson Valley Greenway Trail....
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A Finger Lakes Road Trip to Remember
Earlier this summer, PTNY Parks Program Director Will Cote embarked on a road trip to some state parks that have been on his bucket list for a long time....
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A Trip to the Trails of Western New York
In mid-June, the PTNY Greenway Trails Team set off for Western New York to pay a visit to some of the trails and communities with which we've been working....
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July, 2022
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Cycle the Erie Canal 2022: By the Numbers
This year’s sell-out tour is yielding some eye-opening figures and breaking some records held by the past 23 tours. Check out these numbers!...
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June, 2022
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Meet Our New Intern: Jules Hoepting
After walking the entire Erie Canalway Trail, PTNY’s summer intern is excited to work with the organization that helps promote and develop her favorite trail....
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