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Matching Gifts

Matching Gifts Donate Online Now Double your donation! Many companies, large and small, have matching gift programs for employees, spouses, and sometimes, for retirees. Some examp…… https://www.ptny.org/get-involved/ways-to-give/matching-gifts

Moving Backwards

These are things that make our communities better places—sidewalks, bike lanes, and multi-use trails, said PTNY Project Director Jamie Meerdink, in this article on attempts to block federal funding for active transportation projects.
https://www.ptny.org/news-and-media/in-the-news/moving-backwards

2015 Park & Trail Heroes Honored

On June 10, Parks & Trails New York hosted its 2015 Park & Trail Hero Awards reception to recognize the leadership, creativity, and donation of time, talent, and materials behind many of New York’s parks and trails. This year, PTNY honored eight heroes in…
On June 10, Parks & Trails New York hosted its 2015 Park & Trail Hero Awards reception to recognize the leadership, creativity, and donation of time, talent, and materials behind …… https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2015/06/2015-park-trail-heroes-honored

PTNY grant provides 19th century Springside estate with 21st century website

The Springside Historic Restoration group used a PTNY Growing the Grassroots grant to strengthen its organization and take its restoration efforts to the next level.
The legacy of 19th century landscape architect Andrew Jackson Downing is largely viewed in conjunction with his contemporaries, Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux. One of his …… https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2015/06/ptny-grant-provides-19th-century-springside-estate-21st-century-website

Hyde Hall welcomes PTNY board and staff

One of our exceptional state historic sites provided the setting for the conclusion of a productive two-day PTNY board retreat in Cooperstown.
One of our exceptional state historic sites provided the setting for the conclusion of a productive two-day board retreat in Cooperstown, NY during which the trustees and staff of…… https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2015/06/hyde-hall-welcomes-ptny-board-and-staff

Spa snip

PTNY Executive Director Robin Dropkin ushered in National Trails Day by helping to cut the ribbon on a new multi-use trail in Saratoga Spa State Park.
PTNY Executive Director Robin Dropkin ushered in National Trails Day by helping to cut the ribbon on a new multi-use trail in Saratoga Spa State Park. Two miles of paved multi-us…… https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2015/06/spa-snip