For Immediate Release
Newly Formed Friends of Fahnestock and Hudson Highlands State Parks Hosts Picnic
Come and meet the Friends of Fahnestock and Hudson Highlands State Parks (FoFHH) at a picnic Saturday, May 16th, 12-4pm at the Canopus Lake Beach/Winter Park area in Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park.
- The picnic is a family-friendly event and will include a barbeque lunch and live music by Dana Edelman, Stacy Labriola and friends, as well as the debut outing of a new band featuring local musicians Andy Revkin, Patti Pelican, Terry Platz and Al Hemberger.
- Carol Ash, Commissioner, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) will be speaking. Bill Bauman, Manager of Fahnestock and Hudson Highlands state parks, will host behind-the-scenes tours of park facilities. Proposed plans for renovations to the facilities will be on display.
- Information about various groups which are involved with the parks will be available, along with information on how to get involved as a volunteer.
Admission is free, but please pre-register by May 1st on our website, www.fofhh.org/picnic. The event will be held rain or shine; no alcohol or pets permitted. It is being underwritten by a generous donor and your tax-deductible contribution of $10 per person or $15 per family is welcome.
The Friends of Fahnestock and Hudson Highlands State Parks is a new organization, formed by individuals who use, enjoy and wish to support the largest area of land in our region protected by OPRHP.
Come find out more about what we are doing and how you can get involved! For more information about FoFHH, go to www.fofhh.org. Membership in FoFHH is free, just sign up on the website.
Contact: Michael Gibbons, press@fofhh.org
Fahnestock State Park photo - please credit NYSOPRHP
Lake Canopus photo - please credit FoFHH
Lake Canopus Beach photo - please credit FoFHH
FoFHH Picnic Flyer - courtesy RSIDdesign