Park Advocacy Day

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oin "the green scarf brigade" led by Parks & Trails New York and the Open Space Institute on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 in Albany for the 20th annual Park Advocacy Day. Park Advocacy Day is an opportunity to meet with state legislators to connect on the value our public lands bring to their constituencies, economy and community. Join us in February to give our public lands a voice and to connect with other advocates, partners, and public lands champions from across the state.

When: Wednesday, February 25, 2025, 9:00AM- 4:00PM (with optional post-event Happy Hour)

Where: The Empire State Plaza Meeting Rooms

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Park Advocacy Day 2025

With more than 130 advocates representing nearly 50 Friends groups and a dozen partner organizations, we were able to meet with over 80 legislative offices in one day in February. We are continually amazed by how many of people travel across the state to speak on the value of our public lands to our state’s decision makers and we cannot wait to host you again next February.