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MMAs and Your Olmsted Parks

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I AM A HUGE FAN OF OLMSTED PARK CONSERVANCY’S EFFORTS TO SPEARHEAD THE MAINTAINED MEADOW AREAS (MMAS) MOVEMENT IN THE CITY.

These days, instead of seeing humdrum mowed lawns, the park system is coming back to life, thanks to these MMAs, which are controlled areas of natural growth, similar to what you might see in “real” nature.

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Olmsted Parks to release arboretum study results

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THE PUBLIC WILL GET ITS FIRST CHANCE FRIDAY MORNING TO HEAR MORE ABOUT THE BUFFALO OLMSTED PARKS CONSERVANCY’S PLANS TO RESTORE AND EXPAND ITS ARBORETUM AT SOUTH PARK.

The results of a feasibility study on the arboretum restoration will be included during a panel discussion by four national experts beginning at 8 a.m. at the Margaret L. Wendt Archives and Resource Center at Forest Lawn.  Read More

Augmented reality app launches for Olmsted Parks

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THERE IS A NEW WAY TO ENJOY THE 850 ACRES OF BUFFALO OLMSTED PARKS. HERE IS A LOOK AT THE UNIQUE TECHNOLOGY YOU CAN USE TO ENHANCE YOUR EXPERIENCE RIGHT IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND.

The Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy is celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the parks system with a new app and week of events.

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