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  10/31 Ecology Park Forest Restoration

  Sat, Oct 31, 2020 9:00 am – 11:30 am Map

  Volunteer with the Natural Areas Conservancy and NYC Parks in Ecology Park! Volunteers will learn how to identify and safely remove invasive plants in order to help restore natural areas and create a healthier ecosystem. Come dressed in sturdy boots or shoes, long pants, and clothing that can get … More Info

  Volunteer with the Natural Areas Conservancy and NYC Parks in Ecology Park! Volunteers will learn how to identify and safely remove invasive plants in order to help restore natural areas and create a healthier ecosystem. Come dressed in sturdy boots or shoes, long pants, and clothing that can get dirty. Please bring your own water bottle and wear a mask for this event. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a chaperone. Funding for these events are generously provided by the Jamaica Bay Rockaway Parks Conservancy

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  Building a Network: Advancing Natural Areas Management on a National Scale

  Mon, Nov 16, 2020 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Map

  While much of the Natural Areas Conservancy’s work is based in New York City’s local ecology, our organization is expanding our reach on a national scale with our Forests in Cities program. The Forests in Cities program was created in 2017 to promote and advance healthy forested natural areas in … More Info

  While much of the Natural Areas Conservancy’s work is based in New York City’s local ecology, our organization is expanding our reach on a national scale with our Forests in Cities program. The Forests in Cities program was created in 2017 to promote and advance healthy forested natural areas in cities across America through science, management, partnerships, and communications.

  Join us on November 16 at 6:00 p.m. to learn about our Forests in Cities program and hear how we’re collaborating with parks professionals from 12 cities to improve the management care of urban natural areas across the country. During this one-hour program, we will cover topics including: COVID-19 impacts on urban natural areas, high-level trends and trajectories for urban natural areas in the U.S., and unique perspectives from caring for urban forested natural areas in New York City and other major cities.

  This event will be led by the Natural Areas Conservancy’s Forests in Cities staff: Dr. Clara Pregitzer and Sophie Plitt. Dr. Pregitzer is the Deputy Director of Conservation Science at the NAC and manages the Forests in Cities Program. Sophie Plitt is the NAC's National Partnership manager and works in a dual role with the US Forest Service — coordinating research and sharing knowledge to improve the protection and management of forests across the country. This event will be held on Zoom and registration is required.

  This event has been made possible through support to the Natural Areas Conservancy from Con Edison.

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Get Involved With the Super Steward Trail Maintainer Program

The Super Steward Trail Maintainer program is an initiative of the Natural Areas Conservancy, NYC Parks, and the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference.

Trail Maintainers are advanced, independent volunteers who receive training, tools, and resources that strengthen their efforts and enrich their experience. Trail Maintainers learn plant identification, invasive removal, corridor pruning, and trail maintenance skills — along with a variety of other trails and natural area management practices.

Super Steward Trail Maintainers contribute to the stewardship and maintenance of our natural areas trails, as well as the overall health of our diverse natural areas citywide.

How to become a Super Steward: Trail Maintainer

1. Become a Super Steward
2. Attend a Super Steward Trail Maintainer training
3. Adopt a natural area trail in a New York City park near you
4. Walk through your adopted trail with a member of the Citywide Trails Team
5. Commit to the stewardship and maintenance of your adopted NYC natural area trail!

If you have any questions please contact Josh Otero by email at josh.otero@naturalareasnyc.org.

2020 Night for Nature Is Now Canceled

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NAC has made the difficult decision to cancel Night for Nature and suspend all in-person events and public programming until further notice.

If you’re interested in helping our organization weather this storm, please donate to the NAC through our Donor Circle page. Big or small, your contribution will allow our organization to survive and ultimately continue our work in protecting and conserving New York City’s 20,000 acres of unparalleled natural areas.

Past Fundraisers

Thanks to everyone who supported us at our yearly fundraisers! Check out the links below to see recaps of the events.

2019 Summer Celebration

2018 Summer Celebration

2017 Five Year Anniversary Fundraiser