named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Ambassadors
Volunteers who welcome and assist first-time visitors at trailheads and along trails with information about park features and history
I Love My Park Day
Annual statewide volunteer event held on the first Saturday of May, involving park improvement projects at Peebles Island State Park
Programs for Visitors
Educational events lasting 1–2 hours or more, featuring presentations on topics such as gardening, honey bees, loons, and park history
Trail Maintenance and Improvement
Ongoing volunteer efforts to clean, repair, and enhance trails, including installing signage, benches, and walkways over wet areas
Visitor Center Enhancement
Collaborative project with park staff to develop an educational visitor center with exhibits on the island’s natural and cultural history
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Local Land Conservation Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocates for the welfare and preservation of the parkEngages in advocacy efforts to support the protection, enhancement, and long-term sustainability of Peebles Island State Park.
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Local History Preservation and Education 1 activity
- Develops and installs educational exhibits at the Visitor CenterCreates and maintains educational exhibits for the park’s Visitor Center, including panel displays, hands-on exhibits, electronic kiosks, and videos that highlight the natural and cultural history of Peebles Island State Park.
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Nature Preserve Management and Public Access 1 activity
- Enhances public access and visitor experienceFacilitates public access to scenic trails and wildlife viewing opportunities at Peebles Island State Park and distributes a foldable wildlife photo brochure to support visitor engagement with the park’s natural resources.
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Capital Infrastructure Funding 1 activity
- Funds specific park improvements and needsProvides funding for targeted improvements and operational needs at Peebles Island State Park, supporting infrastructure, programs, and visitor services.
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Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 1 activity
- Hosts public educational programs and eventsOrganizes and presents educational programs and events on topics such as gardening, honey bees, loons, park history, and Indigenous perspectives, including a published 80-minute presentation on the Algonquin and Mohican significance of the island, typically lasting 1–2 hours.
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Urban Park and Public Space Conservation 1 activity
- Improves public enjoyment of the parkWorks to enhance public enjoyment of Peebles Island State Park through coordinated programs, volunteer engagement, and physical improvements.
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Recreational Trail Development and Maintenance 1 activity
- Maintains and improves park trails and infrastructureConducts ongoing trail maintenance and enhancements at Peebles Island State Park, including trail cleanup, installation of benches and signage, and construction of walkways over wet areas to improve accessibility and safety.
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Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
- Organizes and manages volunteer programs for park supportCoordinates volunteer participation in service projects and stewardship activities at Peebles Island State Park, including providing volunteers for on-site projects and operating an ambassador program to welcome visitors and share information about trails, history, and local communities.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$1K
Contributions & grants$80567%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$61%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$6K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$6K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +6.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 4
- David Koschnick — Director
- Janice Bell — Director
- Nancy Varley — Director
- Susan Cromer — Director
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Dave Koschnick Partner — Board member who created a wildlife photo document for the park.
- Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Partner — Linked as a regional heritage and recreation partner.
- Evan Pritchard Partner — Collaborated with Evan Pritchard to present on the Algonquin and Mohican history and ecological understanding of Peebles Island.
- Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Government — Manages Peebles Island State Park; acquired the island in 1973 and Matton Shipyard in 1989.
- Park staff Partner — Collaborates with Park staff on the Visitor Center Enhancement project to develop educational exhibits and resources.
- Parks & Trails New York Partner — Linked as a resource for park-related advocacy and trail information.
- Town of Waterford Government — Linked as a local municipal resource for harbor and visitor information.
- Van Schaick Mansion Partner — Linked as a historical site associated with the island.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Sourced Environmental Educationmethodology: community-sourced environmental educationBy using member-generated content such as wildlife photography, the organization promotes environmental awareness because participatory education increases public investment in local biodiversity and park conservation.
- Recreation-Integrated Historical and Cultural Interpretationmethodology: recreation-and-history-integrationBy integrating recreational access with historical and Indigenous interpretation, the organization increases public engagement and visitation because experiential learning deepens connection to place and fosters stewardship.
- Volunteer-Driven Park Stewardship Modelmethodology: volunteer-engagementBy engaging volunteers through flexible and sustained opportunities, the organization enhances park maintenance and visitor experience because community involvement fosters ownership and long-term commitment to stewardship.