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Links to Parks Organizations in the Northeast Region

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Check out these links for more ways to get involved with parks in the region. Search by activity to find ideas for cleanup, arts, advocacy, educational, and outdoor opportunities; or select a state or national park to browse groups near you.

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Advocacy

American Littoral Society
Organization concerned with coastal issues as well as beach cleanups and field trips.

Appalachian Mountain Club
For events and activities at America’s oldest nonprofit conservation and recreation organization.

Appalachian Trail Conservancy
For general and state-by-state information on hiking the Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Blackstone River Watershed Council
For a list of upcoming events taking place along the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor that extends from Worcester to Providence.

Bronx Council for Environmental Quality
For information on meetings, workshops and other activities run by this organization which seeks to promote a healthier environmental in the borough

Bronx River Alliance
For news and a calendar of events at this organization which seeks to protect, improve and restore the Bronx River corridor.

Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy
For information on events sponsored by this organization which is working to expand and improve the Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Brooklyn Center for the Urban Environment
For events and tours sponsored by this organization which is dedicated to educating people of all ages about the built and natural environments of New York City.

Central Park Conservancy
For information on activities, events and walking tours in Central Park.

Citizens for New York City
For a list of events and workshops sponsored by this organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in New York City neighborhoods.

Clean Ocean Action
For information about education and beach sweeps programs related to the waters from Cape May to Montauk Point.

Clearwater
For information on this environmental education, advocacy programs and celebrations sponsored by this organization which is dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the Hudson River.

Community Environmental Center
For events sponsored by this organization which seeks to assist New York City residents in improving their home and community environments.

East Coast Greenway
For events and meetings sponsored by this organization which seeks to create an off-road route for walkers and cyclists running from Maine to Florida.

Ecofest
For information on the annual festival held at Lincoln Center in Manhattan.

Environmental Advocates of New York
For a list of regional environmental events, primarily in New York State but also in New England and the Mid-Atlantic area.

Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society
For the Schedule of Events taking place at this historic lighthouse and a link to the NPS Fire Island National Seashore site

Friends of Acadia
To find out about events and projects sponsored by this Acadia National Park advocacy group

Friends of Boston Harbor Islands
For information on events and boat trips sponsored by this environmental and educational organization

Friends of Cape Cod National Seashore
For a list of events and a link to the NPS Cape Cod site

Arts

Battery Park City Parks Conservancy
For information events at this organization which operates nearly 32 acres of open land at the southern tip of Manhattan

Bayside Historical Society
For information on events sponsored by this organization which collects, preserves and disseminates information concerning Bayside and adjacent communities in Queens

Blackstone River Watershed Council
For a list of upcoming events taking place along the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor that extends from Worcester to Providence.

Boston Harbor Islands
To find activities and events at this group of 34 islands and peninsulas

Bronx River Alliance
For news and a calendar of events at this organization which seeks to protect, improve and restore the Bronx River corridor.

Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy
For information on events sponsored by this organization which is working to expand and improve the Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Brooklyn Center for the Urban Environment
For events and tours sponsored by this organization which is dedicated to educating people of all ages about the built and natural environments of New York City.

Brooklyn Children’s Museum
For information on activities at this first museum created expressly for children.

Central Park Conservancy
For information on activities, events and walking tours in Central Park.

City Parks Foundation
For information on all types of events held in parks throughout New York City.

Clean Ocean Action
For information about education and beach sweeps programs related to the waters from Cape May to Montauk Point.

Clearwater
For information on this environmental education, advocacy programs and celebrations sponsored by this organization which is dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the Hudson River.

Ecofest
For information on the annual festival held at Lincoln Center in Manhattan.

Edison National Historic Site
For information on visiting the mansion, grounds and laboratory of Thomas Edison in West Orange

Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society
For the Schedule of Events taking place at this historic lighthouse and a link to the NPS Fire Island National Seashore site

Friends of Cape Cod National Seashore
For a list of events and a link to the NPS Cape Cod site

Friends of Hudson River Park
Information on events sponsored by this organization organized to support the development of Hudson River Park on Manhattan’s West Side.

Gateway National Recreation Area
For information on events at this National Recreation Area which is situated in three boroughs of New York City as well as Sandy Hook in New Jersey.

Governors Island Preservation and Education Corporation
For information on activities during the summer

Governor’s Island Alliance
For information on events and walking tours

Education: Environmental

Acadia National Park
For information on activities and events at this first national park east of the Mississippi River.

Alley Pond Environmental Center
For information on monthly events and programs for adults and children of all ages at this urban environmental center in Queens.

American Littoral Society
Organization concerned with coastal issues as well as beach cleanups and field trips.

American Museum of Natural History
Click on On Exhibit and Public Programs links to learn about what’s in store at the museum and at the Rose Center for Earth and Space.

Appalachian Mountain Club
For events and activities at America’s oldest nonprofit conservation and recreation organization.

Boston Harbor Islands
To find activities and events at this group of 34 islands and peninsulas

Bronx Council for Environmental Quality
For information on meetings, workshops and other activities run by this organization which seeks to promote a healthier environmental in the borough

Bronx River Alliance
For news and a calendar of events at this organization which seeks to protect, improve and restore the Bronx River corridor.

Brooklyn Botanic Garden
For information on special exhibits at this 52-acre living museum.

Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy
For information on events sponsored by this organization which is working to expand and improve the Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Brooklyn Center for the Urban Environment
For events and tours sponsored by this organization which is dedicated to educating people of all ages about the built and natural environments of New York City.

Central Park Conservancy
For information on activities, events and walking tours in Central Park.

Citizens for New York City
For a list of events and workshops sponsored by this organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in New York City neighborhoods.

City Parks Foundation
For information on all types of events held in parks throughout New York City.

Clean Ocean Action
For information about education and beach sweeps programs related to the waters from Cape May to Montauk Point.

Clinton Community Garden
For information on this community garden in Hells Kitchen, New York City

Ecofest
For information on the annual festival held at Lincoln Center in Manhattan.

Environmental Advocates of New York
For a list of regional environmental events, primarily in New York State but also in New England and the Mid-Atlantic area.

Friends of Acadia
To find out about events and projects sponsored by this Acadia National Park advocacy group

Friends of Boston Harbor Islands
For information on events and boat trips sponsored by this environmental and educational organization

Education: Historical

Acadia National Park
For information on activities and events at this first national park east of the Mississippi River.

American Museum of Natural History
Click on On Exhibit and Public Programs links to learn about what’s in store at the museum and at the Rose Center for Earth and Space.

Bayside Historical Society
For information on events sponsored by this organization which collects, preserves and disseminates information concerning Bayside and adjacent communities in Queens

Blackstone River Watershed Council
For a list of upcoming events taking place along the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor that extends from Worcester to Providence.

Boston Harbor Islands
To find activities and events at this group of 34 islands and peninsulas

Boston National Historic Park
Click on the links to learn about events and nearby attractions, including other national parks and sites

Brooklyn Children’s Museum
For information on activities at this first museum created expressly for children.

Edison National Historic Site
For information on visiting the mansion, grounds and laboratory of Thomas Edison in West Orange

Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor
Click on the link to the calendar of events along this historic corridor

Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society
For the Schedule of Events taking place at this historic lighthouse and a link to the NPS Fire Island National Seashore site

Friends of Hudson River Park
Information on events sponsored by this organization organized to support the development of Hudson River Park on Manhattan’s West Side.

Friends of Sagamore Hill
Learn about this organization dedicated to the preservation of Theodore Roosevelt’s Long Island Home, and access links to the NPS Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace and Sagamore Hill sites

Gateway National Recreation Area
For information on events at this National Recreation Area which is situated in three boroughs of New York City as well as Sandy Hook in New Jersey.

Governors Island Preservation and Education Corporation
For information on activities during the summer

Governor’s Island Alliance
For information on events and walking tours

Historic Districts Council
For a list of programs and events organized by this group which advocates for New York City’s designated historic districts and neighborhoods.

Historic Hyde Park
For events sponsored by this organization dedicated to preservation of the legacy of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, and links to related NPS sites

Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area
For information about approximately 90 Hudson River Valley Heritage Sites and available activities and events

Lower East Side Tenement Museum
For information on visiting the museum and neighborhood walking tours

Maine Acadian Culture
For links to chambers of commerce and sites in the St. John Valley.

Outdoor Sports/Activities

Acadia National Park
For information on activities and events at this first national park east of the Mississippi River.

American Littoral Society
Organization concerned with coastal issues as well as beach cleanups and field trips.

Appalachian Mountain Club
For events and activities at America’s oldest nonprofit conservation and recreation organization.

Appalachian Trail Conservancy
For general and state-by-state information on hiking the Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Battery Park City Parks Conservancy
For information events at this organization which operates nearly 32 acres of open land at the southern tip of Manhattan

Berkshire Hiking
Learn about and link to the NPS website for Weir Farm National Historic Site, and get information about hiking in the area

Blackstone River Watershed Council
For a list of upcoming events taking place along the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor that extends from Worcester to Providence.

Boston Harbor Islands
To find activities and events at this group of 34 islands and peninsulas

Bronx River Alliance
For news and a calendar of events at this organization which seeks to protect, improve and restore the Bronx River corridor.

Central Park Conservancy
For information on activities, events and walking tours in Central Park.

City Parks Foundation
For information on all types of events held in parks throughout New York City.

East Coast Greenway
For events and meetings sponsored by this organization which seeks to create an off-road route for walkers and cyclists running from Maine to Florida.

Edison National Historic Site
For information on visiting the mansion, grounds and laboratory of Thomas Edison in West Orange

Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor
Click on the link to the calendar of events along this historic corridor

Floating the Apple
For information about activities on the waters between New York and New Jersey.

Friends of Acadia
To find out about events and projects sponsored by this Acadia National Park advocacy group

Friends of Hudson River Park
Information on events sponsored by this organization organized to support the development of Hudson River Park on Manhattan’s West Side.

Gateway National Recreation Area
For information on events at this National Recreation Area which is situated in three boroughs of New York City as well as Sandy Hook in New Jersey.

Governor’s Island Alliance
For information on events and walking tours

Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club
For information on free canoeing, walking and bicycle tours held on the shorelines of Gorwanus, Red Hook and DUMBO.

Park Clean-ups

American Littoral Society
Organization concerned with coastal issues as well as beach cleanups and field trips.

Blackstone River Watershed Council
For a list of upcoming events taking place along the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor that extends from Worcester to Providence.

Bronx Council for Environmental Quality
For information on meetings, workshops and other activities run by this organization which seeks to promote a healthier environmental in the borough

Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy
For information on events sponsored by this organization which is working to expand and improve the Brooklyn Bridge Park.

City Parks Foundation
For information on all types of events held in parks throughout New York City.

Clean Ocean Action
For information about education and beach sweeps programs related to the waters from Cape May to Montauk Point.

Clinton Community Garden
For information on this community garden in Hells Kitchen, New York City

Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society
For the Schedule of Events taking place at this historic lighthouse and a link to the NPS Fire Island National Seashore site

Friends of Acadia
To find out about events and projects sponsored by this Acadia National Park advocacy group

Friends of Cape Cod National Seashore
For a list of events and a link to the NPS Cape Cod site

Gateway National Recreation Area
For information on events at this National Recreation Area which is situated in three boroughs of New York City as well as Sandy Hook in New Jersey.

Green Guerillas
For a list of programs and events sponsored by this organization which works to help New York City residents create and sustain community gardens.

GreenThumbs NYC
For events sponsored by this largest urban gardening program in the United States.

Institute for Ecosystem Studies
to find out about hiking trails, exhibits and public programs offered by one of the largest ecological programs in the world.

National Audubon Society
For information on events sponsored by the New York State chapter of the National Audubon Society, as well as those from others in the Northeast region.

New York Restoration Project
For a guide to community events presented by this organization dedicated to the development of under-resourced gardens and spaces in primarily economically disadvantaged neighborhoods in New York City.

New York – New Jersey Trail Conference
For information about activities sponsored by this federation, including individuals and hiking and environmental organizations dedicated to building and maintaining marked hiking trails.

North Country Trail Association
For information about this National Scenic Trail which stretches 4,600 miles from New York to North Dakota, and a link to a calendar of trail-wide events

Partnership for Parks
For information on upcoming events presented by this promoter of New York City parks and neighborhood park groups.

Randall’s Island Sports Foundation
For information on events on Randall’s island as well as track and field meets in Icahn Stadium.


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