In The News
Awards
New York State Senate Commendation Award, 2021
Buffalo Audubon Society Donor of the Year, 2022
WNY Land Conservancy Henry J. Kreher Conservation Award, 2022
FLTC Ervin Markert Distinguished Contribution Award, 2025
2 The outdoors
2 The Outdoors:Â Best places to view winter wildlife in Western New York, WGRZ, 2023
2 The Outdoors: Winter camping, frozen adventure, WGRZ, February 2022
2 The Outdoors: WNY winter hiking challenge for a great cause, WGRZ, December 2021
In the News
Along 4 the Hike, WIVB 2025
Interview on Lockport Community TV, May 2025
WNY Winter Hiking Challenge is back for 2024 season, December 2024
Finger Lakes Trail News: Journey of Stewardship and Generosity, Summer 2024
Registration for WNY Hiking Challenge opens Monday, WIVB, April 2024
WNY Hiking Challenge is back for 2024 season, WGRZ, April 2024
2023
Winter challenge encourages Western New Yorkers to get outside, WGRZ, December 2023
WNY Hiking Challenge: A Challenge for All Seasons, Buffalo Spree, June 2023
WNY Hiking Challenge unveils 2023 trail list, WGRZ, April 2023
Buffalo Audubon Society launches 2023 Winter Birding Challenge, Spectrum News, February 2023
This Western New Yorker’s love of hiking has turned into $250,000 for local trails, and you can join, WKBW, January 2023
2022
Challenging you to get outdoors and spend time in nature, Orchard Park Bee, April 2022
WNY Winter Hiking Challenge, The Villager, February 2022
 The WNY Winter Hiking Challenge Has Begun, In Good Health, January 2022
Cold weather hacks if you’re going to Saturday’s Bills playoff game, WGRZ, January 2022
2021
Complete 42 North Brewing Adventure Guide park visits, get a free beer, Buffalo News, Oct 2021
Western New York Hiking Challenge founder recognized, WGRZ TV, August 2021
WNY Hiking Challenge numbers climb along with its visibility, Buffalo News, August 2021
WNY Nature Challenge aims to help people explore, learn about the outdoors, Spectrum News, July 2021
WNY Hiking Challenge becomes huge success as popularity grows, Most Buffalo, July 2021
Hikers urged to keep Western New York trails clean as traffic increases, Spectrum News, May 2021
Earth Day 2021: Protecting Western New York’s trails, WKBW TV, April 2021
Western New York Hiking Challenge now underway, for a good cause, Most Buffalo, March 2021
Take on the Western NY Winter Hiking Challenge, Spectrum News, January 2021
WNY Winter Hiking Challenge provides distraction during COVID pandemic, WGRZ, January 2021
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2020
Want to de-stress? Take a hike, WGRZ, November 2020
Trip on a Tankful: Hiking at Zoar Valley, Spectrum News, August 2020