Appalachian Trail Conservancy

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is a volunteer-based nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of the 2,175-mile Appalachian National Scenic Trail, a 250,000-acre greenway extending from Maine to Georgia. Our mission is to ensure that future generations will enjoy the clean air and water, scenic vistas, wildlife and opportunities for recreation and renewal along the entire Trail corridor.

Description:
Volunteers built the Appalachian Trail, and volunteers keep it alive and flourishing today. Volunteer programs are designed to appeal to people with diverse talents, interests and experience levels:

Trail-Maintaining Clubs:
The thirty clubs, from Maine to Georgia, do the real day-to-day work of the Trail. Opportunities to volunteer include maintenance, group work trips, outreach, and corridor monitoring.

Trail Crews:
Spend a week or more living in the backcountry to rehabilitate, relocate, and maintain the A.T. It’s hard work and lots of fun.

Environmental and Natural Heritage Monitors:
Gather information about air and water quality, wildlife habitat, rare and exotic flora, and forest health.

History:
Please visit our website for more information about the history of the Appalachian Trail: http://www.appalachiantrail.org/site/c.jkLXJ8MQKtH/b.786749/k.D5F9/History.htm

Contact person: Jeanne Mahoney, Volunteer Coordinator, (304) 535-6331, (email)

Office fax number: (304) 535-2667

Address:

799 Washington Street P.O. Box 807 Harpers Ferry, , WV 25425 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.appalachiantrail.org

Last updated on September 18, 2009