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.
We’re pleased to announce that the featured speaker for the Annual Meeting on Wednesday, November 30 will be author and fine art photographer Max Milligan. “Milligan is renowned for his painterly eye and the fact that he uses no filters, flash and only minimal digital correction in his work. With eight books published and two […]
Please welcome John DiStefano, the new Urban Trails Supervisor for the New York-North Jersey Chapter. He has joined Ed Spirko’s Trails Committee, which helps maintain trails around metro New York, in Harriman State Park, and in New Jersey. John’s coverage area is New York City. John has a long history with the Appalachian Mountain Club. […]
Congratulations to Steve Galla, who has been elected leader of the Hike Committee. Galla, who had been serving as the Committee’s Vice Chair, is a retired New York City school teacher who joined the AMC in 2004. An active hike leader, he also served as Chair of the Hiking Committee from March 2007 through […]
In April 2021, New York State took a major step forward for the environment by approving the annual budget which includes provision for a $3 billion bond, the Restore Mother Nature Bond Act. It will be placed on the ballot for approval by voters in the November 2022 general election. If approved by voters, projects […]
On February 26, 2021, the House of Representatives passed the Protecting America’s Wilderness and Public Lands Act. It now awaits action by the Senate. This act designates several new wilderness areas, protects portions of rivers as components of the National Wild and Scenic River System (NWSRS), expands some existing National Monuments and National Recreation Areas, […]
On January 27, 2021, President Joe Biden issued a far-reaching Executive Order on Climate with ambitious environmental and conservation goals. Among the many areas within this Executive Order is a section (216 – Conserving Our Nation’s Lands and Waters) to support ’30X30” i.e. protection of at least 30% of the country’s land and water by […]
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!