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Mary Brinks and Tina Harkins: Volunteer Spotlight

  2020 Communicator Awards Mary Brinks. The attendance at hikes and Chief Noonday Chapter meetings has nearly doubled since Mary volunteered to handle our communications with the world. She takes advantage of nearly 30 free press opportunities in the area and keeps the Facebook page updated with upcoming events and programs expected at meetings, a major […]

SEEDS Challenge: Partnership Spotlight

  “This challenge is a fun way to help connect all SEEDS staff to the work of EcoCorps and the Trail.” In 2020, SEEDS staff challenged themselves to connect more deeply with locations they’ve worked so hard to better through their work, and to encourage physical activity. EcoCorps Program Director Jennifer Flynn described the challenge: […]

Jennifer Bieniek: Hike 100 Finisher

  “I have shared the NCT love with many people.” Jennifer Bieniek of southern New York participated in the NCTA Hike 100 Challenge in 2020 and submitted her completion form in September. In February 2021, we at the NCTA selected one 2020 finisher from the hundreds who submitted completion forms to win a grand prize […]