Erie County, City of Buffalo, Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy Unveil Inclusive Playground at Delaware Park. With funding provided by the City of Buffalo and Erie County, this new playground will provide park users with an enhanced play space that is accessible to children of all ages Read More
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WHO WOULD LIKE TO VIEW THIS SPECTACULAR SOLAR EVENT FROM A PUBLIC PARK ARE ENCOURAGED TO GATHER AT SPECIFIC LOCATIONS AND FOLLOW PARK RULES TO ENSURE EVERYONE’S SAFETY
The Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy unveiled the newly restored Grand Staircase, one of the most significant original features of Frederick Law Olmsted’s park and parkway system in Buffalo
Buffalo, N.Y. – The Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy (BOPC) has released the position profile in their search for the new Executive Director. This person will take the helm of one of the best park systems in the world; the first of its kind in the United States and designed by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. This role offers a unique and rewarding opportunity to elevate the Conservancy and its work for the betterment of millions of visitors each year and ensure that the historic parks, parkways, and circles under its care thrive.
Buffalo, N.Y. – The Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy (BOPC) and the South Park Arboretum has been awarded a Level I Accreditation by The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum, for achieving particular standards of professional practices deemed important for arboreta and botanic gardens. The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program is the only global initiative to officially recognize arboreta at various levels of development, capacity, and professionalism. The South Park Arboretum is also now recognized as an accredited arboretum in the Morton Register of Arboreta, a database of the world’s arboreta and gardens dedicated to woody plants.
Volunteer opportunities, special programming, and support from the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps will provide an education and community engagement on local invasive species and native plants
