Join Parks & Trails New York for a virtual fireside chat with Paul Steely White, Executive Director of Parks & Trails New York, as they walk through PTNY’s 2026 Advocacy Priorities and what they mean for parks, trails, and public lands across New York State. Paul will highlight PTNY’s top policy goals for the year ahead, discuss the state and legislative landscape, and explore how advocates, partners, and supporters can help advance critical investments in outdoor recreation.
They'll cover how they plan to:
Connect more New Yorkers to the state’s 1,200 mile greenway network
Achieve a record-breaking $500m Environmental Protection Fund
Activate 10,000 New Yorkers to join the movement for better public lands
Bring your questions, your curiosity, and maybe a cup of coffee or tea! Register to learn about the priorities shaping their advocacy work in 2026 and how you can get involved.