Love Our New York Lands

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Thank you to all our volunteers who turned out to more than 30 public lands across their state as part of our first annual Adirondack and Catskill Park Day and Fish and Wildlife Day!

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the volunteers who participated in Adirondack and Catskill Park Day and Fish and Wildlife Day. Your dedication and hard work made a significant impact on our cherished public lands, helping to preserve the beauty and health of these vital ecosystems. The collective efforts of each volunteer not only enhance the natural environment but also foster a sense of community and stewardship that inspires others to take action. Thank you for your commitment to protecting and enhancing our parks; your contributions truly make a difference for future generations to enjoy.

What is Love Our New York Lands?

Parks & Trails New York joined New York State Parks and the State Department of Environmental Conservation to encourage visitors at state parks and other state-owned and -managed lands to enjoy their outdoor adventure while protecting these precious natural resources. The Love Our New York Lands campaign recognizes the record numbers of New Yorkers and visitors from around the globe who have discovered that the Empire State's scenic beauty and exceptional recreation make for the perfect destination.

The campaign offers tips to plan ahead, visit responsibly, and practice Leave No Trace™ principles, so that together we can help ensure these special places are protected for future generations. The goal is to provide visitors with the knowledge and tools necessary to reduce their impact, engage users to practice sustainable and safe recreation, and help all visitors feel welcome while visiting state lands.

Past Love Our New York Lands Events

Canal Clean Sweep (April 19-21, 2024)

Canal Clean Sweep is an annual statewide clean-up event that occurs along major greenways across New York State to celebrate Earth Day. Clean-ups primarily occur along the Erie and Champlain Canalway, the Glens Falls Feeder Canal, the Black River Feeder Canal, and the Rochester Riverway.

I Love My Park Day (May 4, 2024)

I Love My Park Day--the largest single-day volunteer event in NYS--presents a perfect opportunity to clean up our favorite parks and shorelines, plant trees and gardens, restore trails and wildlife habitat, remove invasive species, and work on various site improvement projects--all which help to prepare our iconic state park system and public lands for the start of the season.

Adirondack and Catskill Park Day (September 7, 2024)

Hosted on the first Saturday of September, Adirondack and Catskill Park Day focused on the conservation of land that makes up over 6.5 million acres within New York. Volunteers helped with trail maintenance in the Forest Preserve or participated in a campground cleanup.

Fish and Wildlife Day (September 28, 2024)

Across the state, stewardship activities and educational demonstrates were held at more than 20 participating sites to celebrate wildlife conservation and protect New York wildlife.

Resources for Love Our New York Lands Events

Button Templates

Planning Tools

Social Media, Fliers, Templates

Template Certificates

Template Directional Signage

Template Thank You Letters

Volunteer + Photo Release

Sponsors

Are you interested in sponsoring Love Our New York Lands Events in 2024?

Please contact Will Cote, PTNY's Senior Director of Public Lands, wcote@ptny.org

FIND A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR 2024 SPONSORS HERE.

Parks & Trails New York (“PTNY”) is a registered 501c3 organization and not affiliated with its I Love My Park Day partners, the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. PTNY exercises sole discretion in selecting and approving all Sponsors for this event, and 100% of all Sponsor proceeds are donated to PTNY. Participation as a Sponsor does not constitute endorsement of any entity.