Volunteers can sign up for weekends of community service in the woods The Northern Forest Canoe Trail is inviting people to join them on one of their annual Waterway Work Trips this upcoming stewardship season. During the work trips, volunteers join one of Northern Forest … [Read more...] about NFCT to Tackle Stewardship Projects from the Adirondacks to Allagash
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NFCT Continues Lower Locks portage restoration
A professional trail crew and local volunteers teamed up earlier this summer to continue the rehabilitation of the Lower Locks portage trail. In 2024, the Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT), in collaboration with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation … [Read more...] about NFCT Continues Lower Locks portage restoration
NFCT Wraps up 2024 Stewardship Season
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) wrapped up its 2024 stewardship season earlier this fall, completing a diverse array of infrastructure and access projects across New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. This year’s NFCT stewardship program set new benchmarks for the … [Read more...] about NFCT Wraps up 2024 Stewardship Season
Stewardship Crews Restore Portage, Enhance Campsites and Access Points
A popular canoe carry and several campsites were the beneficiaries of stewardship work performed by the Northern Forest Canoe Trail’s crew of professional staff and volunteers. Work was completed on the Lower Locks portage trail that connects Lower Saranac Lake to Oseetah … [Read more...] about Stewardship Crews Restore Portage, Enhance Campsites and Access Points
Champlain Area Trail Volunteers Prepare Trails for the Grand Hike on May 11th
Champlain Area Trails (CATS) embraced volunteers from Pennsylvania and South Carolina in the final week of April. These volunteers gathered to prepare the stage for CATS's signature event: The Grand Hike. This 14-mile trek, scheduled for May 11, stretches from Essex to Westport, … [Read more...] about Champlain Area Trail Volunteers Prepare Trails for the Grand Hike on May 11th