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13 Awesome Things To Do In and Around Delaware Park

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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

Delaware Park Walking Tour Offers Fitness with Historical Twist

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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.*

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Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy to honor the Restore Our Community Coalition with Dorsheimer Community Partner Award

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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.

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Mark Ruffalo on New York State’s Environmental Leadership

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“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

Schumer: open up funding to fight Ash Borers

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BUFFALO, N.Y. – SENATOR CHARLES SCHUMER SAYS THAT GOVERNMENT FUNDING IS NECESSARY TO FIGHT THE ASH BORERS THAT ARE DESTROYING TREES IN DELAWARE PARK AND ACROSS THE CITY AND SURROUNDING SUBURBS.

The ash borer burrows into the bark and blocks the trees ability to bring water from the roots. This kills the tree within about two to three years.

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