Good news for outdoor lovers! The fiscal year 2020-2021 includes $110 million in capital funding for State Parks, a $300 million Environmental Protection Fund, a historic $3 billion “Restore Mother Nature” Environmental Bond Act, as advocated for at Park … https://cycle.ptny.org/news-and-media/you-gotta-have-friends/2020/04/park-advocacy-day-brings-together-outdoor-lovers
You may have visited or heard of Ganondagan State Historic Site but do you know the origin of the name? What does ‘Ganondagan’ mean? The story of how Ganondagan State Historic Site got its name is an interesting one - full of history, research, and help f… https://cycle.ptny.org/news-and-media/you-gotta-have-friends/2020/08/whats-name-ganondagan-state-historic-site
Outdoor enthusiasts across the nation celebrate the New Year with First Day Hikes. It's a great opportunity to start your park's New Year resolutions and accomplish more in 2020 from day one. https://cycle.ptny.org/news-and-media/you-gotta-have-friends/2019/12/start-2020-right-way
The Great American Outdoors Act was signed into law on August 4, fully and permanently funding the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the first time ever. This is fantastic news for all Americans, especially New Yorkers who love the outdoors. https://cycle.ptny.org/news-and-media/you-gotta-have-friends/2020/08/land-conservation-brings-country-together
New building will serve as an environmental education center, a warming hut in the winter, and a place to host environmental and docent education programs, and school field trips to the park, https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2017/07/creekside-classroom-unveiled-saratoga-spa-state-park
Wondering if maintaining an up-to-date social media presence is worth the time or effort? Let us share some potential benefits. https://cycle.ptny.org/news-and-media/you-gotta-have-friends/2020/08/social-media-it-worth-it
Calling all Friends of NY state parks and historic sites--Parks & Trails New York and the Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation invite you to a regional gathering of Friends this Fall. https://cycle.ptny.org/news-and-media/you-gotta-have-friends/2020/08/2020-regional-friends-gatherings
29 awardees are Ready to Get to Work Enhancing our Public Spaces. https://cycle.ptny.org/news-and-media/you-gotta-have-friends/2020/08/29-park-and-trail-partnership-grant-awards-announced
State historic sites memorialize the people and events that make New York unique. The Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation is committed to making sure the stories they tell are inclusive and respectful. Historic sites make a more toleran… https://cycle.ptny.org/news-and-media/you-gotta-have-friends/2020/04/new-york-parks-honor-history
We sat down with one of our primary partners to learn more about his role at OPRHP and his vision of what the next 10 years has in store for our iconic state park system. https://cycle.ptny.org/news-and-media/you-gotta-have-friends/2020/04/ptny-partner-spotlight-andy-fyfe-assistant-deputy-commissioner-new-york-state-parks
