Chapter Annual Meeting and Dinner Sat. Nov 14, 2026 3:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Once again we’ll return to the Dinosaur Barbecue; more information to follow, but for now, save the date in your calendars.
Tuesday, Oct. 6th Zoom – Volunteer Chapters Reorganization Project Update
The Future-Ready Chapter Volunteer Strategy group was formed to rethink and clarify how our chapter systems work, and on Tuesday, Oct 6th, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM they’ll present a progress update. This project may significantly impact how the volunteers go about meeting our part of AMC’s Mission. Due to email domain authentication conflicts between the Microsoft Teams system and Google’s email service, you should register for the meeting using a non-@gmail.com email address or risk not receiving the meeting link.
Tuesday, Oct 13th Chapter Executive Committee Meeting
This last ExComm meeting before the chapter annual business meeting; important matters will be discussed. ExComm members, Activity and Program Committee chairs, and invited members only may attend this important meeting.
Bronx Zoo Family Fun Day Sat. Oct 24th 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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.
AMC Annual Summit Cancelled
Regrettably, the club has cancelled the wonderful Annual Summit weekend held in coordination with the AMC Annual Business Meeting at the Sheraton Four Seasons in Norwood, MA each January. Instead, Fall Gathering has been re-booted and recast as “Summit 2027” and will be held the 1st weekend in November, 2027.
Fire Island Cabin is Open until October 18th
Autumn is the nicest time of the year to visit the Cabin. Call AMC Reservations at 603 466-2727 to reserve a bunk or tent space. Click the link to find upcoming events at Fire Island Cabin (you’ll have to scroll down the page past some of the iNaturalist posting and a few others to see the Fire Island Cabin events.
Leader Launch Day Sunday, Nov 8th Fort Tryon Park
Here’s a fast-track opportunity to becoming an AMC leader for the New York-No. Jersey Chapter: learn the fundamentals of leading AMC activities in one day with hands-on role-playing scenarios. Completing Leader Launch Day will count as two co-leads, and may qualify someone as an official AMC hike leader, subject to the approval of the activity committee chair and the chapter Leadership Committee chair. Members must complete Outdoor Leader Fundamentals before the day of the event, but you can register asap.
Calling all Skiers to an Open Planning Meeting Wed., Nov. 18th 8:00 PM by Zoom
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.
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Conservation
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.
Activities
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.
Chapter News
Welcome to the New York-North Jersey Chapter!
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!