Once again we’ll return to the Dinosaur Barbecue for a spectacular Annual Meeting and Dinner. This year will be great; tickets are inexpensive and going fast! Guaranteed fun! Click the heading above for more information and to register for the event. Nominations for positions on the Executive Committee are: Chair – Crystal Williams; Vice Chair – Rebecca Goldburg; Treasurer – Dean Parmiter; Secretary – Stephen Beier; Activities Liaison – Ed Spirko; Communications Liaison – Dave Marx; Facilities & Services Liaison – TBD.
There are more upcoming hikes and family events on the chapter calendar than there have been in many years. Click the heading to pull up a list of what’s on the schedule.
The AMC NY-NoJ Chapter Conservation Committee is seeking member input to help guide our advocacy priorities and activities for the coming year. This brief survey asks about the environmental issues you care most about, the regions and communities where you’d like the chapter conservation committee to focus its efforts, and the types of advocacy and volunteer opportunities that interest you. Your feedback will help us identify priorities, develop meaningful opportunities for engagement, and build a stronger chapter voice for conservation and outdoor recreation.
Explore the beauty of this surprisingly sylvan park in the Upper Manhattan. We’ll walk at a leisurely pace on pavement and trails for about 5 miles with minor elevation gain, stopping at points of interest. Wear sturdy walking shoes and weather appropriate clothes. Bring 1 liter of water and lunch/snacks. And, then get to the chapter’s Annual Dinner!
We have several ski trips on the schedule already, but we’d like to do more. Register for the Zoom meeting and join the fun as we discuss downhill, back-country, and cross-country ski opportunities.
Come join us for a morning at the Bronx Zoo led by AMC and the Zoo Education Staff! Explore zoo exhibits, learn about wildlife conservation and meet an animal ambassador up close! No cost to register; includes education programs and limited admission to zoo exhibits.
Hello everyone! Today's get-together was fantastic! Thank you to everyone who was able to join us. The weather was beautiful, and the conversations were wonderful and encouraging. I hope we can continue finding opportunities to connect with one another as often as our schedules allow. Fortunately, we have a couple more chances to do just […]
A few very interesting items came up at the Nov. 4, 2026 Activity Design Lab project meeting, which is a joint staff/volunteer effort to develop standards for leading ‘accessible’ and ‘relaxed’ activities across the entire organization. It turns out one of the difficulties in developing club-wide standards is that the current Leader Requirements and Guidelines (LRG), […]
One of the possible ways the volunteer corps may be realigned over the next year is to group members according to their interests, not according to which chapter they belong to. How the communities are formed may depend on how far people are willing to travel to participate in any particular activity. For example, members […]
At a meeting last evening of AMC staff members from the Learning and Development group, volunteer members of the Outdoor Leadership & Development Committee (OLDC), and Leadership Chairs from the chapters and Volunteer-led Camps & Cabins, staff confirmed that the provisions of the Leader Requirements & Guidelines (LRG) remain in full force and effect and […]
Here’s the most recent issue of AMC’s Outdoors Magazine.
At this evening's Clubwide Conservation Committee meeting, a proposal was made to change the group's name to the Clubwide Conservation Community. The new name would align the group with anticipated changes in how the volunteer corps is organized, including, at least to some extent, eliminating the chapters' hierarchical structure. As a community, the CCC would […]
World Reptile Day is an international event designed to celebrate the diversity of reptiles. It’s also a time to raise awareness of the plight of reptiles worldwide. What is your favorite reptile? Comment below. Why is Reptile Awareness Day celebrated? Reptiles can easily be ignored in the push for animal protection in favour of mammal […]
The Conservation Committee promotes conservation efforts in New York and New Jersey, supports AMC’s club-wide conservation efforts, and encourages local advocacy such as writing to elected officials and attending public meetings.
Whether you want to enjoy stunning views on a hike, experience whitewater, rock climb, learn wilderness first aid, go backpacking in the backcountry, and more, we’ve got activities for you.
Our region comprises New York City, Southeastern New York, including Long Island, and Northeastern New Jersey. The Chapter has more than 100 activity leaders who run over 500 outdoor recreation activities and programs each year. Whatever your outdoor interests are, we have something for you!