PRESS CONFERENCE AT MLK JR. PARK, JUNE 25, WITH BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD OF WNY, MAYOR BYRON BROWN AND ASSEMBLYWOMAN CRYSTAL PEOPLES-STOKES
BUFFALO, NY — Splish Splash Summer Bash 2016 will celebrate the start of the summer season at MLK Jr. Park’s splash pad today. Presented by BlueCross BlueShield of WNY, the City of Buffalo and the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy, the Splish Splash celebration will include the BlueCross BlueShield Healthy Zone Cruiser, a picnic zone, a face painting zone, family fun activities, water sports, healthy snacks and more. The Splish Splash Summer Bash is free and open to the public.
THERE’S ONLY ONE PLACE IN THE CITY WHERE YOU CAN SAY HEY TO A GIRAFFE, WATCH SOME PICK-UP HOOPS, AND DUCK WAYWARD TEE SHOTS ALL WITHIN A 10-MINUTE WALK – DELAWARE PARK.
Maybe it’s because I grew up in rural Western New York surrounded by green space. Maybe it’s because I spent almost my entire 20s living within a mile of the park. Or, maybe it’s because I’ve run the park’s 1.8 mile loop more times than I can count, but I’ve always held a strong place in my heart for Delaware Park. Read More
AS THE CROWN JEWEL OF FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED’S PARK SYSTEM, DELAWARE PARK HAS LONG BEEN A DESTINATION POINT FOR WESTERN NEW YORKERS.
The notoriety of the park has taken on greater significance in recent years with two notable accolades. In 2014, Delaware Park was named one of the Best Places in America. Last year, it had the dubious honor of being designated as one of the Top 10 Places in the World.*
SECOND ANNUAL SPRING INTO SUMMER FUNDRAISING LUNCHEON TO TAKE PLACE THURSDAY, JUNE 16
BUFFALO, NY – The Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy will present its second annual Spring into Summer fundraising luncheon on Thursday, June 16, both to recognize community and Conservancy supporters and to raise awareness of the organization’smission.
“WE JUST PASSED THE MOST AGGRESSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL AGENDA IN STATE’S HISTORY TO MAKE THIS STATE CLEANER AND GREENER FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO COME.” – MARK RUFFALO, ACTOR-ENVIRONMENTALIST
Watch this clip to find out what Ruffalo has to share about how New York has led the way in protecting the environment for future generations. Read More
SENATOR SAYS ASH BORERS ARE DRAMATICALLY SPREADING ACROSS BUFFALO AND WESTERN NY
(Official Press Release) Schumer Bill Will Open Up Millions To Better Fight Wildfires & Protect Existing Funding To Combat Ash Borers That Are Killing Trees All Over WNY
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) – ON MONDAY, MARK BRAND, THE FORESTRY MANAGER WITH BUFFALO OLMSTED PARKS CONSERVANCY, WAS USING A SAW TO GIRDLE A TREE IN DELAWARE PARK.
It’s a process that could save thousands of ash trees in Delaware Park from being killed by Emerald Ash Borers. Read More
