Featured Event
Canal Clean Sweep
April 17-19
Our volunteer-driven cleanup event held across New York’s canal system to celebrate Earth Day and prepare the canals for the upcoming Spring recreation season.
April 17-19
canal clean sweep
Our volunteer-driven cleanup event held across New York’s canal system to celebrate Earth Day and prepare the canals for the upcoming Spring recreation season.
April 16
Western NY Regional planning summit
Connect with planners, advocates, agency representatives, elected leaders, and more from around the Western New York region.
may 2
i love my park day
Join the state’s largest single-day volunteer event where New Yorkers come together to improve their favorite state parks through cleanup and enhancement projects.
July 11-19
cycle the erie canal
PTNY’s annual eight-day bike tour along the Erie Canalway Trail from Buffalo to Albany, highlighting rich history, scenic landscapes, and vibrant canal towns.
august 3-8
cycle the hudson valley
Our fully-supported 5-day bike tour along the Empire State Trail from Troy to NYC, showcasing the natural beauty, history, and cultural sites of the iconic Hudson Valley.
September 26
statewide friends conference
Join Friends groups from across New York to share ideas, build skills, and strengthen the collective impact of grassroots stewardship groups.
October 2026
George w. Perkins reception
Celebrate conservation leadership and individuals who have made significant contributions to protecting public lands.
february 2027
park & Public lands advocacy day
PTNY’s annual event where park supporters meet with lawmakers in Albany to advocate for funding and policies that support New York’s parks, trails, and public lands.
