Golf Passes for the 2013 Season Now Available!

2013 GOLF SEASON PASS SALES INFORMATION NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE BUFFALO OLMSTED PARKS GOLF COURSES

The Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy announces that seasonal Golf passes will be available “for sale” for all 3 of the Olmsted Parks golf courses including Cazenovia Park, Delaware Park and South Park online at www.bfloparks.org – under  the golf link starting Monday, March 11^th, 2013.  Please read instructions for special requirements when purchasing online.  On Saturday, March 23 2013, BOPC golf season passes will be On Sale at all 3 golf courses.  Delaware Park has an 18-hole course located on the Parkside Avenue – Nottingham side of the Park. Cazenovia Park and South Park courses’ are 9-hole courses located in South Buffalo area.

Additional golf course information for 2013

Power golf carts will be available to rent at all three golf courses; Delaware Park, Cazenovia Park and South Park.  Locker rooms with locker availability will be available for rent at Delaware Park golf course, Parkside lodge and lockers for golf bags and misc. golf items will be for rent at the South Park golf house.

Special Sales Days information

Golf passes can be purchased at all 3 BOPC golf courses starting on Saturday, March 23^rd, 2013:

See specific location, additional days and times below for purchasing your BOPC golf season pass

All 3 golf course locations                               Saturday, April 6, 10:00am - 2:00pm                                                                

All 3 golf course locations                               Saturday, April 13, 10:00am - 2:00pm       

All 3 golf course locations                               Saturday April 20, 10:00am - 2:00pm

All 3 golf course locations*                             Saturday, April 27, 7:00am - 7:00pm

 *Courses open weather permitting

* Double check with each golf course location for additional days and times they are open to purchase golf season passes.

Golfers must bring proper identification (valid driver’s license) and headshot photograph, no larger than 1” X 1”.  Cash, check, MasterCard or Visa

will be accepted for payment.

*Important:  Golf season pass cards will not be honored without a photo and signature.

Course hours are dawn to dusk, weather permitting. Check with each course golf house for hours of operation.

For more information on golf passes, league & tournament permits and single day passes, call Dave Hoover, Golf Operations Manager for the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy at 838-1249 ext. 19 or visit our website at www.bfloparks.org – golf)

The 2013 Golf season begins Saturday, April 27^th and runs through October 31^st, 2013 weather permitting.

Thank you to our supporters!

In 2012 the Conservancy has accomplished a great deal of work through the generous support of our members, hard working staff, and dedicated volunteers.  Projects have been undertaken in everyone one of our parks.  Here's a glimpse of how you've helped us in 2012:

Almost 500 forsythia have been planted along the Terrace at Front Park as an upgrade to the Peace Garden Landscape.

A traffic circle at its historic location along ring road at the entrance to South Park was installed. The perimeter of the circle is lined with cobblestones and it was heavily planted with the help of M&T Bank volunteers.

Massive community volunteer tree planting in Delaware Park in conjunction with the Alliance for Community Trees.

Continued restoration of the Cazenovia Casino building interior.

Completion of the restoration of the MLK, Jr. Park Shelter House complete with handicap accessibility.

RiverRock Gardens in Riverside Park will entail the installation of rain garden/ maintained meadow environment following the historic alignment of the Olmsted designed minnow pools.

For more information visit our website at www.bfloparks.org 

Japan – US Cherry Blossom Centennial Celebration in Delaware Park

Media Release, Photo Opportunity

Japan – US Cherry Blossom Centennial Celebration in Delaware Park

Buffalo, NY

Ambassador Shigeyuki Hiroki, Consul-General of Japan in New York will dedicate 20 cherry blossom trees at the Mirror Lake in the Japanese Garden behind the Erie County Historical Museum on Friday, April 27^th at 10:00am.  The trees are a gift to the City of Buffalo from the Japanese government on the centennial of the gift of cherry blossom trees from Japan to the U.S. in 1912.  President & CEO of the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy, Thomas Herrera-Mishler and Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown will speak at the dedication.  Members of the public and media are welcome to attend.

Who: Consul-General of Japan in New York, Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown, and BOPC president & CEO Thomas Herrera-Mishler

When: Friday, April 27, 2012

Where: Mirror Lake at the Japanese Garden Delaware Park

Time: 10:00am

What: A dedication of a gift of 20 cherry blossom trees from the government of Japan to the City of Buffalo on the centennial of the gift of cherry trees from Japan to the United States of America in 1912

Contact: Sal Sciandra 716.838.1249 ext33 or sal@bfloparks.org

Riverkeeper Clean-Up this Saturday (9.24.11)

Scajaquada clean-up this Saturday !!

The Scajaquada Creek Autumn Sweep is on Saturday September 24th, held once again by the Grant Amherst Business Association and Scajaquada Canoe Club in conjunction with Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper. The clean-up meets at the American Legion on Amherst Street at 9AM. All are welcome to help support the cleaning up and redevelopment of Scajaquada Creek.



There will be graffiti removed from on the newly refurbished concrete highway piers, and shopping carts by West Avenue removed from in the water.  Augustina Droze's Olmsted  mural decorating the McKinley High School wall seems to have obviated the need for graffiti removal there.  Alas, the stopped up debris in front of the Historical Society on Nottingham Parkway still is creating a cesspool west of the S dam, and poor Scajaquada Creek continues to serve as our suburbs’ sewer. 

We are a long way from a fishable, swimmable, drinkable Scajacuada Creek but with your help we can have a cleaner shore, free public access and open recreation for paddling, peddling, and hiking.

Pollution and inattentiveness aside, the signs of life in the Creek are encouraging, and it is truly an eye-opening  waterfront experience to help along the Scajaquada Trail.  Please check it out in person and join in on the clean-up this Saturday.   Special guest Mark Grisanti will be present to address the picnic crowd after the clean-up at 12:30 at the Legion.  To sign up call Riverkeeper at 716-852-7483.

Golf Summer Camps Available at Buffalo Olmsted Parks' Golf Courses

Steve Harber- United States Golf Teachers Federation Certified Teaching Professional

Steve Harber has 15+ years teaching experience working in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the United States.  He offers a relaxing yet very effective approach to golf instruction.  Mr. Harber's specialty is group instruction although he has extensive experience teaching private lessons.

Steve will be involved with the Buffalo Olmsted Park's summer golf camps for kids and golf clinics which will rotate between Delaware park, South Park& Cazenovia Park golf courses.  Check with the individual golf houses for more information.

Steve can be reached at 716-207-1630 for any questions on the summer camps.

2011 Buffalo Olmsted Park's Junior Golf Camps & Clinics
Golf Camps scheduled for July & August, 2011

Where: Delaware Park & South Park Golf Courses
When: Starting July 5th through August 4th- 5 one hour sessions
Eligibility: 3 age groups available 2010, **5-7, 8-12, and 13-17.

There will be two group sizes for the 2011 season- 4 & 8 golfers per group
**5-7 ages will only be 4 per class due to safety reasons

Instructor: Steve Harber-United States Golf Teachers Federation Certified Golf Teaching Professional (15+ years experience)

DELAWARE PARK CAMPS
Tuesdays July 5, 12, 19, 26, & August 2- ages 5-7 (9:00am-10:00am)
ages 8-12 (10:15am-11:15) & (11:30am-12:30pm)

Wednesdays July 6, 13, 20, 27, & August 3- ages (9:00am-10:00am)ages 8-12 (10:15am-11:15am) ages 13-17 (12:30pm-1:30pm)

Thursdays July 7, 14, 21, 28, & August 4- ages 5-7 (9:00am-10:00am) ages 8-12 (10:15am-11:15am) ages 13-17 (12:30pm-1:30pm)

SOUTH PARK CAMPS
Tuesdays July 5, 12, 19, 26, & August 2- ages 5-7 (1:30-2:30pm) ages 8-12 (2:45pm-3:45pm)

Thursdays July 7, 14, 21, & August 4 ages 13-17 (2:15pm-3:15pm)

Camp Rates: $40.00 per golfer for 8 student groups
$50.00 per golfer for 4 student groups

All camp golfers must provide their own set of clubs

Sign-up registration for the camps is on a first come basis until the camp is full.
Send completed registration form and check payable to "Buffalo Olmsted Parks Golf"

Attn: Dave Hoover  

84 Parkside Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14214.

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Name:___________________________________________________________________

Street Address:____________________________________________________________

City:____________________State:____________________ Zip:_______________

Phone:____________________________________________________________

Email:________________________________________________________________

Boy:_____________________ Girl:___________________ Age:___________________

First Choice Camp:___________________________________________________________

Second Choice Camp:_________________________________________________________

8 Student Class $40.00______________________________________________________

or 4 student Class (ages 5-7) $50.00______________________________________________

Note: If you are registering more than one camper, make another copy and complete.
If you have any questions about the golf camps, call Dave Hoover at 716-838-1249 ext 19.

Troop 70097 in Crandell Woods

Thanks to the Girl Scouts from Daisy Troop 70097, who helped to plant 14 trees in Crandell Woods in Delaware Park this past Saturday, May 28th.  Below are some pictures of our wonderful helpers dedicating their time and efforts to the beautification of our parks.

A Guest Blog from Dan Farrell

Ok Buffalonians, former Buffalonians, Tree and Park lovers, let's step up to the plate to support a great cause. The Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy is currently in the running for $50,000 from the Pepsi Refresh project. Their goal is to plant 1000 new trees to replace some of the trees lost in the freak Ice Storm of October 2006. The $50,000 will be used to purchase trees, equipment, shovels and to train volunteers. This is obviously a worthy cause that benefits all of WNY. So, please not only vote, but promote this great cause through your contacts!

Digital Billboard

If you're on the 33 Expressway, make sure to look for the digital billboard advertising our Party for the Parks (Friday, September 24th).

Outdoor Screening

On Friday, August 27th, the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy held a free outdoor screening of "The Olmsted Legacy", a documentary film by Rebecca Messner. Below are a few photos from the event.

Seminar on invasive species in Western New York

The Buffalo Olmsted Parks is proud to host an informational seminar for Buffalo and the surrounding communities. The purpose of this seminar is to provide training and education for the detection, identification, and reporting procedure of forest pests, such as the Emerald Ash Borer and the Asian Longnorned Beetle. The seminar is sponsored by the New York State Agriculture Department.

The seminar will be held on Tuesday August 17th 2010, from 5:30pm until 8:00pm. The location is Marcy Casino (199 Lincoln Parkway, Buffalo, NY 14214)

The seminar includes refreshments, a powerpoint presentation, as well as a Q&A session.

Attendees should RSVP by email only!
Contact: Rachel Lithgow at rachel@bfloparks.org