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Join us in advancing our mission through on-the-ground conservation work!
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You can make a difference for both the wildlife and people who call New York home.

By getting involved with ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ New York, you can help protect bird habitat, connect people to nature, and build a culture of conservation throughout our community.  Our supporters, members, and volunteers play a crucial role in helping us achieve our conservation mission. We could not accomplish all that we do without your help!

At ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ New York, we believe that every person can contribute to protecting the natural environment of New York.  Here are some of the ways to get involved.

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̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ New York leads a For the Birds! educational field trip with the Chinese American Planning Council at Weeping Beech Park, Flushing, New York. Photo: Sydney Walsh/̽»¨¾«Ñ¡
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Volunteer with the NYC Youth Education Program

Volunteer with our NYC Youth Education Program, help to connect youth throughout the city to our urban environment, local species, and responsible...
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Managing Your Sugarbush with Birds in Mind

Some of these bird species have more than 50% of their global breeding population in the northeastern forest; however, many of these forest birds...
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Coastal Bird Stewardship on Long Island

In spring and summer, our beaches and islands become a nursery for federally and state-protected birds like the Piping Plover, Least Tern, and...
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Volunteer at Our Centers and Sanctuaries
Flying large greyish Great Blue Heron
Great Blue Heron. Photo: Andrew Garn/̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Photography Awards
Constitution Marsh ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center and Sanctuary
Cold Spring, NY
Boardwalk
Hiking trails
Pollinator garden
small beige Ovenbird stands on a branch.
Ovenbird. Photo: Scott Gilbert/̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Photography Awards
Rheinstrom Hill ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center and Sanctuary
Hillsdale, NY
Hiking trails
Overhead view of Montezuma ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center
Montezuma ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center. Photo: Luke Franke/̽»¨¾«Ñ¡
Montezuma ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center
Savannah, NY
Bathrooms
Hiking trails
Wheelchair accessible
Nature store
Pollinator garden