Please join us
. . . to enable us to continue to play our unique historic leadership role as an advocate for the continued success of Article XIV of the New York State Constitution, the greatest forest protection covenant on this Planet Earth. In doing so, you cast your vote for the "forever wild" clause and for all who voice their concerns and their hopes for natural and human communities living and thriving together. It is both an historic and an urgent mission.
You can pursue it by becoming a member of this Association!
Online Membership / Donation Form
Mail-in Application (PDF 11KB)
Your membership helps to:
- defend the constitutional safeguards that protect the NYS Forest Preserve in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks.
- monitor state and local actions that could impact on public or private lands within the Parks.
- sponsor forums and conferences to inform, educate and collaborate in the search for solutions to problems affecting the Parks.
- manage a unique and extensive, publicly accessible Adirondack Research Library.
- sponsor public lectures and special events that link Adirondack and Catskill history to current events.
- publish the Forest Preserve magazine, newsletters and special reports
- enlist participation of youth as well as people of all ages in its activities.
Your membership benefits include:
- receipt of the Forest Preserve magazine and annual report
- receipt of our newsletters, invitations to our forums and conferences in Adirondack and Catskill settings, lecture series and special events
- access to our Adirondack Research Library of historic and rare archives, books, maps, photographs, slides, videos and free brochures.
- discounts on Association publications and videos
- free brochures and pamphlets