The Board Members of Champlain Area Trails  are honoring Chris Maron, 

the Founding Executive Director of Champlain Area Trails,

who will retire later this year.

When: Saturday, August 24th, 6-9 PM  

Where: Echo Farm 327 Walker Road,  Essex, NY  

Catering: Delightfully provided by Farmstead Catering

Online tickets are no longer available, but you can purchase them at the event on the day. Tickets are priced at $150 each.

Under Chris’ leadership and with the vision of the founding directors,

Champlain Area Trails has conserved nearly 1,000 acres of land, created close to 100 miles of trails in the Champlain Valley, and connected thousands of people to the beauty of the Lake Champlain region.

Please consider making a special gift 

to honor Chris Maron's legacy by clicking here.  

We are thrilled to collaborate with Echo Farm—Farmstead Catering for this event. Echo Farm is on conserved farmland located in the Split Rock Wildway, which serves as a crucial pathway for wildlife between the Champlain Valley in New York and the Adirondack High Peaks. The Split Rock Wildway is a key focus of CATS’ conservation efforts, and we are honored to be involved in the conservation efforts of Echo Farm.