G. Neffinger

New York-New Jersey Trail Conference is a volunteer-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to building, maintaining, and protecting over 2,100 miles of public trails and parklands. The private company is based in Mahwah, NJ. The organization emphasizes sustainability, accessibility, and environmental stewardship, engaging more than 2,000 volunteers annually in trail construction, habitat restoration, invasive species management, and conservation programs. It operates across over 100 parks in 22 counties and provides trail information through printed and digital maps, guidebooks, newsletters, and educational initiatives. The organization offers professional services for sustainable trail planning, design, assessments, signage, and community engagement, and fosters public involvement through memberships, volunteer opportunities, donations, events, and an online shop. It also promotes diversity and inclusion in outdoor recreation by addressing barriers faced by underrepresented groups and collaborating with organizations to increase accessibility.

Promotes natural resources preservation