FINN PARNELL, COMMUNITY RELATIONS SPECIALIST

Finn joined the Catskill Center as a seasonal steward in 2022, seeking meaningful work in the environmental field. Following his passion for nature and conservation, he joined the Catskill Center full-time in January to continue his work through community outreach and to lead the Catskill Center’s Catskill Stewards program — a program that hires and trains seasonals to work at local hiking hotspots with a focus on educating about responsible recreation in the Catskills.

As Community Relations Specialist, Finn also is fostering relationships with local Catskills communities to ensure the Catskills Visitor Center is sharing the appropriate information to meet our regional tourism needs.

You can find Finn hiking one of the Catskill’s beautiful trails, bird watching, photographing nature, and spending time with his wife, two dachshunds, and five cats. How’s that for Cat-skills!

Have a question about the Catskill Stewards program? Or are you hoping for a community connection with the Catskill Center? Contact Finn: fparnell@catskillcenter.org