Parks & Trails New York :: You Gotta Have Friends

New York State Parks Are for the Birds

Posted on 3rd July, 17

2017 Marks the 20th Anniversary of Bird Conservation Areas in New York State....

Land and Water Conservation Fund Under Attack

Posted on 5th July, 17

The federal Land and Water Conservation Fund has funded $300 million in projects in New York State....

New York State Parks and Historic Sites Recycle

Posted on 19th December, 17

A new law requires recycling at all State Parks and Historic Sites...

Morgan Stanley Giving Back to Little Stony Point

Posted on 14th August, 18

What do a Friends group, New York State, an investment bank, and a high school student have in common? Little Stony Point!...

Friends Gather At Statewide Conference

Posted on 17th December, 19

Thank you for all the attendees that came to the Friends of the Parks conference in November. It was a great success where parks staff and Friends group members learned, engaged, and networked....

What's In A Name: Ganondagan State Historic Site

Posted on 13th August, 20

You may have visited or heard of Ganondagan State Historic Site but do you know the origin of the name? What does ‘Ganondagan’ mean? The story of how Ganondagan State Historic Site got its name is an interesting one - full of history, research, and help from others....

Featured Friend: Sandy Boczar

Posted on 3rd July, 17

Growing up, Sandy Boczar spent her summers swimming, hiking, and camping in Allegany State Park with her family. Although she always treasured her time spent there, she never imagined that she’d dedicate so much of her life to protecting, advocating for and restoring the park....

Student Conservation Association(SCA) Volunteers on I Love My Park Day

Posted on 4th June, 18

In 2018, 60 SCA members pitched in at 30 parks and historic sites across the state for I Love My Park Day. In some cases, SCA members help plan projects, manage volunteers and do outreach for the event....

First Impressions, First Day Hikes

Posted on 17th December, 19

Outdoor enthusiasts across the nation celebrate the New Year with First Day Hikes. It's a great opportunity to start your park's New Year resolutions and accomplish more in 2020 from day one....

Land Conservation Brings Country Together

Posted on 13th August, 20

The Great American Outdoors Act was signed into law on August 4, fully and permanently funding the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the first time ever. This is fantastic news for all Americans, especially New Yorkers who love the outdoors....

Creekside Classroom at Saratoga Spa State Park

Posted on 6th July, 17

New building will serve as an environmental education center, a warming hut in the winter, and a place to host environmental and docent education programs, and school field trips to the park,...

Social Media--Is It Worth It?

Posted on 13th August, 20

Wondering if maintaining an up-to-date social media presence is worth the time or effort? Let us share some potential benefits....

2020 Regional Friends Gatherings

Posted on 13th August, 20

Calling all Friends of NY state parks and historic sites--Parks & Trails New York and the Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation invite you to a regional gathering of Friends this Fall....

You Gotta Have Friends

Posted on 2nd November, 15

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Fifth Round of Park and Trail Partnership Grant Awards Announced

Posted on 14th August, 20

29 awardees are Ready to Get to Work Enhancing our Public Spaces....

PTNY Partner Spotlight: Yolanda Bostic Williams, Special Assistant for Legislative and Community Affairs at NYS Parks

Posted on 19th August, 20

We caught up with a member of the NY State Parks team to learn about the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in our public spaces, and the role Friends Groups play in shaping the future of community engagement....

Featured Friend: Jane Daniels

Posted on 22nd December, 17

President of the Friends of FDR State Park, Jane Daniels connected volunteers and trails to build a bridge....

Volunteer Profile: John Reilley

Posted on 19th November, 15

John Reilley, a former cross-country coach, saw runners and others using roads rather than the trails in Long Point State Park and wanted to find a way to get people to enjoy all the park has to offer....

Goats Cut Grass Under Hudson Walkway

Posted on 9th November, 15

Walkway Over the Hudson has some new friends -- and they have hooves!...

Jones Beach Mosaics Restored

Posted on 9th November, 15

Five mosaics on Jones Beach's Central Mall walkway have been restored to their former grandeur. The Foundation for Long Island State Parks, Inc. partnered with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation to raise the $177,000 required to restore the historic mosaics....

What Great Friends!

Posted on 9th November, 15

New York's State Parks and Historic Sites have some pretty amazing friends! We were lucky enough to see old Friends and meet some new ones in our tour around the state....

History Happy Hour Draws Crowds

Posted on 9th November, 15

The Friends of Schuyler Mansion in Albany hosted a History Happy Hour in September. The event drew citizens of all ages, many new to the site, while also raising funds and awareness for the Friends group....