Field Notes: Staff and Volunteers Making a Difference

2012

Family Time (May/June 2012) AMC's new options for outdoor fun

Aquatic Connections (April 2012) AMC managing for Maine brook trout

Hitting the Trail (March/April 2012) John D. Judge is new AMC president

Tending Trails (February 2012) AMC expands stewardship options for teens and adults

Courtesy AMC Archives (January/February 2012) The AMC Library & Archives provides insight on history


2011

Making Outdoor Leaders (December 2011) Skills training at core of AMC programs

Stormy Weather (November/December 2011) Irene leaves trails passable, but damaged

AMC Expands Maine Trail and Campsite Network (October 2011)

Growing Reach (September/October 2011) New initiatives help more youth

Eating Locally (August 2011) AMC destinations serve up New England's bounty

Alpine Research (July/August 2011) Nitrogen pollution may affect alpine plants

The New Madison Opens (June 2011) Historic AMC hut rebuilt for the 21st century

Wind Power Choices (May/June 2011) AMC seeks a balance of conservation values

Letting it Be (April 2011) AMC promotes leaving woody debris in streams to aid ecology

Trail Support (March/April 2011) AMC sets construction agenda for 2011

Stepping up to LEED (February 2011) New Gorman Chairback Lodge based on green design

Family Fun (January/February 2011) AMC destinations cater even more to families


2010

Read All About It! (December 2010) AMC's media work builds awareness, spreads the mission

Historic Maine Camp Reimagined (November/December 2010) January opening set for AMC's Gorman Chairback Lodge and Cabins

Give 'Em Shelter (November/December 2010) AMC builds new Eliza Brook Shelter along the Appalachian Trail

Keeping Maine's Forests (October 2010) AMC helps keep Maine forested

Rebuilding Madison (September/October 2010) High hut makeover to increase comfort, energy efficiency

Keeping Watch (August 2010) PlantCams help AMC monitor alpine environment

Thoughtful Harvest (July/August 2010) AMC manages Maine land for forest diversity

New Outdoors Initiative Seeks Input (June 2010) AMC participates in a national launch

Cutting Carbon Emissions (May/June 2010) AMC aims for 80% reduction in 40 years

Keeping Tabs on Trails (April 2010) AMC volunteers and staff on top of trail maintenance

Teacher's Aid (March/April 2010) AMC efforts reach a record 1,300 North Country youth

Discovery in the Digital Age (February 2010) AMC chapters help children plug into their natural surroundings

After the Meltdown (January/February 2010) Volunteers repair trails devastated by last year's ice storm


2009

Class Act (December 2009) AMC's youth outreach efforts in Maine strike a chord with students

Flower Power (November/December 2009) AMC's Mountain Watch Program keeps blossoming

The More, the Merrier (October 2009) AMC's trail workers hit record highs

Waterfront Views (September/October 2009) A new trail network near a popular river is complete

AMC Researches Climate of Alpine Zones (August 2009)

Kinsman 2.0 (July/August 2009) AMC's backcountry shelter gets an upgrade

Getting Better with Age (June 2009) Cardigan Reservation celebrates 75 years of outdoor enjoyment