Appalachian Mountain Club

🌍 To change everything, we need everyone. Our path to net zero is ambitious—but essential. In our latest blog, AMC’s Director of Sustainability, Jen Natyzak, shares how we’re taking concrete steps to reduce our carbon footprint across huts, lodges, staff operations, and beyond. 💡 Learn how we’re working toward a net zero future—and why collective action matters now more than ever: https://lnkd.in/eWx-tuBA

We sat down with Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, author of The New York Times bestseller 📚 What If We Get it Right?: Visions of Climate Futures, to talk about the power of personal action and why spending time in nature helps us stay determined. At AMC, we believe in the power of community and optimism to protect our natural world. Ayana’s insights are a reminder that climate solutions require all of us — our creativity, collaboration, and courage. Read the interview to find your path to action: https://lnkd.in/dgDevV3c

As Women’s History Month draws to a close, we’re proud to recognize the incredible women at AMC who are shaping the future of the outdoors. As a women-led organization, with Nicole Zussman as President and CEO, we’re proud to foster leadership that’s redefining outdoor recreation and conservation. A special shoutout to our Chief Growth Officer, Scarlet Batchelor, who was recently nominated for The Ad Club Boston’s Women We Admire award (pictured with members of her team below 📸). 👏 Join us in honoring all the women across AMC making an impact—from the backcountry to the boardroom.

At nearly 42 miles long, the Paulins Kill is the longest tributary of the Delaware River—and home to the rare and ecologically important pearly mussel. Last fall, AMC volunteers and partners from across the region suited up to snorkel, survey, and support the protection of this unique freshwater species. It's a powerful example of how community science and conservation action come together to protect biodiversity and river health. 🔗 Learn more about this underwater effort and why it matters: https://lnkd.in/eWqn4cca

Are you a fundraising professional with a passion for conservation and connecting people to the outdoors? AMC is seeking a Major Gift Officer to cultivate philanthropic partnerships across our region. Apply today: https://lnkd.in/eMU2m-7k This full-time role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values both professional growth and a love for the outdoors. Know someone perfect for this role? Tag them in the comments and share this post with your network!

Golden eagles—often called the “ghosts of the Eastern forest”—are one of Maine’s rarest birds, listed as endangered in the state. Understanding their movements is critical to shaping future conservation efforts, and AMC is working alongside Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IFW) to support this important research. Carolyn Ziegra, AMC’s Forest Manager in the Maine Woods, recently joined IFW biologist Scott McLellan to set up a wildlife camera trap, hoping to capture data that will contribute to the broader Maine Golden Eagle Study. This collaborative effort is helping scientists and conservationists better understand golden eagle migration patterns and habitat use in eastern North America. 🔗 Read more about Carolyn’s work and this collaborative study here: https://lnkd.in/exSrcSMk

Looking for your next great adventure? 🌍 AMC Adventure Travel leaders Karen Thurston Barsanti and Larry Yetter have a lot to say about their experience exploring some of the most spectacular places on earth, and what makes AMC Adventure Travel trips so unique. (Hint: It has to do with our amazing community.) Learn how to get on the trip of your dreams with AMC in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/e4ackC9M

Calling all storytellers: Appalachia Journal is now accepting short fiction submissions. We’re seeking short stories (up to 5,000 words) that reflect themes of discovery, exploration, wildness, and surprise. If you’re a writer inspired by the outdoors, this is your chance to be published in America's longest-running journal of mountaineering and conservation. Tag your favorite writer and submit your story today: https://lnkd.in/edyv_YMp

Last week 5700 United States Forest Service, National Parks, and public lands staff were let go, a massive and unprecedented reduction that is only beginning. Parks staff are essential to the protection of the outdoors. Maintenance rangers keep the trails looking their best, and backcountry patrollers keep you safe—and there are so many more examples. Honor these people by leaving a comment about how a parks employee helped you, and contact your representative about investing in public lands: https://p2a.co/e8ZyIz1

President Trump signed the Great American Outdoors Act into law in 2020, guaranteeing funding of the Land and Water Conservation Fund in perpetuity. Now the current administration is putting that funding on hold. Find out what's at stake in your own neighborhood, and call your representative to keep and use this funding for the benefit of people and the outdoors.