Healthy Parks/Healthy People EcoFair: May 8 2010!
Posted on April 20th, 2010
Come out for our first Healthy Parks/Healthy People EcoFair!
May 8 2010: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Point au Roche State Park (Beach Area)
Free parking, activities for all ages (e.g., nature walks), healthy snacks and refreshments all day!
Demonstrations by local organizations such as the ADK Mountain Club, Beekmantown Fire Department, Master Gardeners and the US Auxiliary Coast Guard will also take place throughout the day.
We look forward to seeing you at YOUR park!
See the event’s itinerary and demonstrations here!
Autumn in the Park
Posted on November 6th, 2008
Geese Flying over Lake Champlain
Autumn in the Park provides us an overabundance of breathtaking scenes.
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An Arboretum in the Park
Posted on November 6th, 2008
An Arboretum in the Park has long been a dream of Chris Case. Now the dictionary says an Arboretum is a place where many kinds of trees and shrubs are grown for exhibition or study. But our Park already has many trees and shrubs so what we need to decide is how to best design the project to work at this Park.
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Highlights from the Annual Treasurer’s report By Craig Sample
Posted on November 6th, 2008
The year-end total in the savings and checking accounts was $8,062.16. The previous balance from September 2007 was $8,328.76 but it was noted that we have in hand T-shirts that represent a remaining expenditure of $596.14 that will be recouped and bring in additional funds upon the sales of the T- shirts.
The Treasurer noted that in the coming months he will be able to make certain updates on the WEB page himself without needing the Webmaster. This way he can quickly update the schedule of events in a timely manner.
Park Report from Chris Case, Regional Manager
Posted on November 6th, 2008
It was noted that NY State has a critical need for budget cuts and the NY Parks are trying to cut $250,000. The Governor is asking for a flat budget next year. This year there were seasonal layoffs, a ban on travel and a general freeze on spending. In the future there will be less plowing and the Cumberland Shop will be closed and Macomb may also be closed leaving only the Pt. Au Roche shop open. An effort to save energy in other ways will be made.
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