A special project, starting from 11 am to 2pm, to repair the boat dock’s flotation and to install a new kayak launch will take place on Saturday, May 6th Volunteer for a few hours to help us re- install our boat dock, fix the floats and install our new kayak launch attachment. The dock is […]
An Orientation will take place at 12 noon to 3pm on Saturday. To register for the Orientation, please contact Maryann Poris maporis@aol.com or 973-769-4246
Please join us this day to help keep camp well maintained! We are an all-volunteer organization, and the preservation and maintenance of Camp Nawakwa depends on all our members. The outside part of this day will focus on camp paths and campsites with the intent to trim, mow, and rake as thoroughly as possible. This […]
TRAIL MAINTENANCE WORKDAY; YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO 'GIVE BACK' IN APPRECIATION FOR THE TRAILS THAT HAVE BEEN GIVEN TO US Meet: 9:30 at Camp Nawakwa. Approximately 4 mile hike on moderate terrain plus 2 hours of trail maintenance work. Learn about what a trail maintainer does and try your hand at basic trail work. We will be […]
Conservation Activity We'll do invasive species removal on Saturday, July 8 from 9:30-12:30PM. Our leader will be Rich Rockwell from NYNJ Trails Conference. We'll meet at the Nawakwa gate, as some folks from ACA will be joining us. No tools needed, but volunteers should bring sturdy gloves, use appropriate sun protection, and wear sturdy shoes, […]
July 8th - Sharpening Workshop On Saturday July 8th NOANY members Carl and Dave will be holding a sharpening workshop. We have many camp tools used for trail maintenance and firewood that need sharpening and we will have a power sharpener on hand. Members can volunteer to sharpen a tool and learn the process or […]
Activities Update: A Saturday evening nature activity is scheduled for July 8th, 2023 at camp. Mrs. MaryLynne Malone, Coordinator - Regional Museums Harriman, will provide an engaging post-dinner presentation entitled Camping with Bears. The event will begin after the conclusion of the dinner meal. Join your fellow Nawakwans, pull a chair onto the porch and […]
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Founded in 1923, the Nawakwa Outdoor Association of New York, Inc. is a membership organization dedicated to the enjoyment of the outdoors through hiking, walking, camping, swimming, skiing, sailing, canoeing, and kayaking, and to the conservation and preservation of our wilderness, particularly the mountains, lakes, trails, and camping areas of the metropolitan New York region.
