Champlain Area Trails (CATS), an accredited land trust founded in 2009, is dedicated to creating and maintaining trails, protecting land, connecting people with nature, and promoting economic vitality in the Champlain Valley. With over 100 miles of trails, 3,000 acres of … [Read more...] about Champlain Area Trails Expands Outdoor Programming with Family Events and Educational Partnerships
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Champlain Area Trails Developing New Hiking Trail in Wadhams
Champlain Area Trails (CATS) is developing a new hiking trail in Wadhams to honor the late former state legislator Franz Leichter. This project follows his family’s generous donation of a permanent trail easement and the conservation of his property in collaboration with the Lake … [Read more...] about Champlain Area Trails Developing New Hiking Trail in Wadhams
Champlain Area Trails Partners with Local Artist for Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit
On Saturday, September 14, Champlain Area Trails (CATS) will unveil the SkyBeam Sculptures, an art installation by artist Mac MacDevitt, at the Essex Quarry Nature Preserve. The public is invited to experience this unique exhibit and learn about the inspiration behind the … [Read more...] about Champlain Area Trails Partners with Local Artist for Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit
Champlain Area Trails Hosts a Special Mushroom Walk on September 8th in Essex
Champlain Area Trails (CATS), an accredited land trust, will host a mushroom hike led by renowned mycologist Ari Rockland-Miller, co-founder of The Mushroom Forager. This 2-hour event, titled “Exploring Mushrooms on Black Kettle Trail,” will take place on Sunday, September 8th, … [Read more...] about Champlain Area Trails Hosts a Special Mushroom Walk on September 8th in Essex
Champlain Area Trails Launches Search for Executive Director
Champlain Area Trails (CATS), a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving land and developing trails in the Champlain Valley of New York, has announced the start of its search today to replace its founding Executive Director, Chris Maron, who will retire at the end … [Read more...] about Champlain Area Trails Launches Search for Executive Director