Conservation Projects
Forest Carbon, AMC’s Maine Woods and Net Zero
Forests aren't just great places to recreate; they also remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it as organic matter, making them a natural climate solution. Learn how AMC implements carbon-friendly forest management in our Maine Woods Initiative.
Expanding access to the Outdoors in New England
Connecting people to the outdoors is what we do at the Appalachian Mountain Club! Find close-to-home trails, bike paths, waterways, and parks in New England. Learn how AMC has begun to identify gaps in outdoor access and support local community projects.
Welcome to the Bay Ciruit Trail and Greenway
The Bay Circuit Trail is a 230-mile trail outside Boston, accessible to millions of people. Discover the path's history, nature, Indigenous stories, and stewardship opportunities.
Northeastern High Elevation Areas
High-elevation areas provide critical habitat in the Northeast and are important for climate change adaptation. Learn more about these places and their conservation status.
AMC at Work: Advocating for Science-based Policy
AMC works at the intersection of policy and science to understand our environment and stand up for the outdoors. Here's how.
New England National Scenic Trail: A Virtual Tour
The New England National Scenic Trail (NET) is a 235-mile hiking trail route that travels through 41 communities in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Find a trailhead near you!
Dragonfly Mercury Project
The Merrimack Dragonfly Mercury Project
The Dragonfly Mercury Project helps scientists study mercury levels in freshwaters across the country. AMC is working with communities to collect dragonfly larvae samples in the Merrimack River Watershed of Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
DMP Storymap (USGS)
A StoryMap of the nationwide Dragonfly Mercury Project. AMC is the lead DMP partner in the Merrimack River Watershed in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
DMP data dashboard (USGS)
Data from the nationwide Dragonfly Mercury Project. AMC is a leading DMP partner in the Merrimack River Watershed in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Pennsylvania Highlands
The Pennsylvania Highlands Conservation Atlas
AMC worked with local land trusts and county agencies in Pennsylvania to create a Conservation Atlas of special places and resources in the 1.4 million-acre Pennsylvania Highlands.
Discover the Highlands Trail in Pennsylvania
Learn about the Highlands Trail in Pennsylvania through interactive maps and a StoryMap.
Land and Trails Tracking System Dashboard (Pennsylvania)
Explore a dashboard of protected open spaces and trails within the Pennsylvania Highlands.
Equity and Accessibility Assessment Interactive Map
The AMC conducted an Equity and Accessibility Assessment to better understand which portions of the Highlands Trail in Pennsylvania are ADA-accessible, as well as learn about the demographic makeup of environmental justice communities adjacent to the trail. This research works to inform outreach strategies based on the community’s needs and wants in recreational areas that are close to their home.
iNaturalist
Northeast Alpine Flower Watch
AMC and its partners are asking hikers to document the flowering times of plants in northeastern alpine areas using iNaturalist.
iNaturalist data dashboard
Explore the flowering times of key plants reported by volunteers in AMC's Appalachian Trail corridor project on iNaturalist. Learn about which plants are in your state and find them in bloom this spring!