Friends of the Forest

Trails Teams

One training required before you can adopt a section at:

  • Basswood Pond State Forest
    Burlington, NY

  • Arnold Lake State Forest
    Milford, NY

Group of people hiking in a wooded area, listening to a guide.

Trails Team volunteers are registered with the state to work on these trails, and learn how to properly and safely use loppers, pruning saws, hand pruners, bow saws and/or folding saws. Gas or electric-powered weed trimmers can also be used in state forests.

Interested? Use the link or email volunteer@occainfo.org to organize a training.