On Oct. 19, the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference turns 100 years old—a special occasion for any organization. Yet there will be no cake, no gala—not this year, circumstances considering. It is certainly not how we envisioned our Centennial celebration in the years leading up to this moment, but nobody quite envisioned a 2020 like this one, either. And so we embrace the moment. We celebrate differently. Recognizing this incredible milestone doesn’t require 100 candles. This fall, we celebrate 100 years of service by celebrating the extraordinary community that enjoys and protects trails— the community that is the Trail Conference. We're inviting you to share your stories from the trail on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter by tagging @nynjtc and using the hashtag #UnitedByTrails, or by sending us an email at [email protected]. We'll republish selected stories, and if your story is chosen, we'll send you a gift! Of course, it's only through your gifts—your gifts of time, money, and other support—that have enabled the Trail Conference to reach this milestone. We are grateful for all of your contributions now and as we enter our second century of service! |