The Statewide Friends Conference is a biennial gathering of Friends groups, park partners, and public agencies from across New York dedicated to strengthening support for our state parks and historic sites. Hosted by Parks & Trails New York and The New York State Office of Parks Recreation & Historic Preservation, the conference brings inspiring sessions, hands-on workshops, and valuable networking opportunities–all focused on building capacity, sharing success stories, and advancing the collective impact of grassroots park stewardship.