Tags: Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy Refines and Revamps their Volunteer Program
By PNTS staff & Leanna Joyner, Appalachian Trail Conservancy With the launch of its last strategic plan in 2020, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) embarked on a mission to make volunteer service open to all. The organization took on several projects to reduce barriers to…
Conserving Trail Lands and Climate Resilience
Last year, National Scenic and Historic Trails across the US continued to protect land, mobilize communities, and advocate for wildlife, ecosystem health, climate resilience, and Indigenous heritage. Many trail organizations took bold action toward acknowledging the impact of climate change on the Trails System and…
Partnering for a Connected & Conserved Landscape: Essential Funding for Land Protection Provided by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Author: Katie Allen, Director of Landscape Conservation, Appalachian Trail Conservancy From Georgia to Maine, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) works tirelessly to protect, manage, and advocate for the Appalachian National Scenic Trail (A.T.). As the trail meanders across scenic peaks, lush valleys, deep forests, and…
Appalachian National Scenic Trail 2021 Highlights
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) provided the following highlights for the Appalachian NST during the 2021 calendar year: Conserving Trail Lands and Boosting Climate Resilience The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) continues to convene the Appalachian Trail Landscape Conservation Partnership (ATLP) with the National Park Service…
Fire Watch on the Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Two brush fires on the AT within two weeks have officials and land managers on alert. On April 30, 2021, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) announced a 7.4 mile trail closure in Virginia near the popular hiking destinations of Dragon’s Tooth and McAfee Knob as a…
All About the Appalachian Trail by Leonard M. Adkins
by Leonard M. Adkins, Author, All About the Appalachian Trail There are a few colorfully illustrated books about the Appalachian Trail for very young children. However, All About the Appalachian Trail is the very first written for readers in grades 4-8 that provides a complete…
Virtual Success: Appalachian NST
by Alivia Acosta, Volunteer Development Coordinator, Appalachian Trail Conservancy The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) invited people from across the country to join them on an amazing Appalachian Trail (AT) Ed-Venture Series. Starting in Georgia and traveling all the way north to Maine, each session was led…
2020 Appalachian National Scenic Trail Highlights
Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) OUTREACH Education — ATC launched a new virtual Ed-Venture Series, hosted bi-monthly for young people, taught by environmental educators and partners. Participation ranged from 25 – 150 engaged participants on Zoom and Facebook Live, and metrics for the series on the…
2019 Appalachian National Scenic Trail Highlights
Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) OUTREACH Next Generation — ATC held regional Next Gen summits, affinity groups, activities, and supported its Next Generation Advisory Council. Partnerships — ATC and partners hosted four Youth Summits, including the first-ever Everybody’s Environment Emerging Leaders (E3) Summit in North Carolina.…
Leadership change in the Appalachian Trail Conservancy
by Partnership for the National Trails System, adapted from a July 22, 2019 news release from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy Suzanne Dixon, who joined the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in 2017, resigned from her position effective August 30,…
