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March 26 waterfront cleanup and other upcoming events

Thinking ahead to spring - cleanups and other upcoming events




 
MARCH 3, 2021

Dreaming of Spring...
Celebrate Spring by joining Friends of Stewart Park for the annual waterfront cleanup, Saturday, March 26 from 10 am to noon!

Together we'll practice good stewardship of our park and Cayuga Lake’s waterfront.  Dress for the weather, wear boots, and bring gloves, garbage bags, litter grabbers or anything else that will help.  Meet at the Picnic “Large” Pavilion.  If the weather is terrible, we’ll reschedule to April 2nd.

Share the event at on Facebook  or from our website.

Thank you to our partners Zero Waste Ithaca for their help in this cleanup.

Ithaca Native Landscape
Symposium


This year's INLS runs virtually March 4 and 5. The INLS educates professionals from various fields, as well as enthusiastic homeowners and gardeners, about native plants in the wild and their role in sustainable landscapes. Join FSP Executive Director Rick Manning, The Plantsmen's Dan Segal and other respected professionals to learn more about the natural world around us.

Learn more and register

Volunteer List

Are you on Friends of Stewart Park and Cayuga Waterfront Trail volunteer list? Be the first to hear about volunteer opportunities by signing up at
friendsofstewartpark.org/volunteer.

We'll email you whenever a volunteer opportunity arises in the park or on the trail, like the waterfront cleanup detailed above, or I Love My Park Day on May 7. Join FSP for a morning of landscape cleanup and planting! 

Friends of Stewart Park is seeking a Fundraising Coordinator. This part-time, permanent staff position has some flexibility for remote work and hours. Because FSP is returning to in-person work in the office and at meetings, proof of COVID-19 vaccination is requested. The Fundraising Coordinator should expect to work occasional evening and weekend hours for special events or meetings. Request more information by emailing FSPjobs@friendsofstewartpark.org.

The Stewart Park Carousel turns 70 this year! (Yes! This year! Not last year!) and FSP can't wait to celebrate with you! Join us Saturday, June 25 in the park! More details coming soon!

Also, Check out this article where WNBF names the Stewart Park Carousel as one of the best in New York State and don't forget to watch our recent program all about the history of the Stewart Park Carousel on YouTube! 
MORE PARK & TRAIL NEWS
AN EXHIBIT FROM TWO OF FSP'S PARTNERS IN PARK REVITALIZATION
Wharton Studio Museum and Historic Ithaca's new exhibit Biggest Little Movie City: Ithaca’s Theaters Then and Now is now up at the Tompkins Center for History Culture in the Atrium Tower. The multimedia exhibit is free and open to the public. Visit Monday – Saturday, 10am to 5pm, through Saturday, May 7th, 2022. Presenting Sponsor is Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown.
CAYUGA WATERFRONT TRAIL ZOOM
We hope you were able to join us live for The Cayuga Waterfront Trial: 20 Years in the Making. In case you missed it, or if you'd like to share the talk with others, it's now available to view on YouTube. While you're at it, check out all the great presentations Friends of Stewart Park has done on lake ecology, Ithaca's history or competitive rowing, the birds of Stewart Park and more on the the FSP YouTube channel.
SPRING ORNITHOLOGY CLASS

Would you like to learn more about birds and their lives? Register for the Cayuga Bird Club’s Spring Ornithology with Steve Kress; Thursdays March 31 to May 19 via Zoom. Dr. Kress’s presentations, enhanced with audio recordings, videos, and stunning photos, will include bird ID, song, behavior, migration, conservation, attracting birds, and more. Learn More.
REDUCING WASTE
Great news from our partners at Zero Waste Ithaca They have been working with the health department and businesses to develop and spread Bring Your Own Container practices to reduce waste in our area and our world! Zero Waste Ithaca members have been an incredible help in cleaning up Stewart Park, Cayuga Waterfront Trail and many other areas around Ithaca. Join them in bringing your own container, and check out their recent webinar with the founder of "Canada Reduces" to learn more about how you can curb your waste. 

Friends of Stewart Park is a non-profit organization with a mission to enhance, revitalize and maintain Stewart Park and the Cayuga Waterfront Trail, in partnership with the City of Ithaca and park stakeholders, for the enjoyment of Ithaca residents and visitors to our community. 

 
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20 Years on the Cayuga Waterfront Trail

Celebrating 20 years of the Cayuga Waterfront Trail!




 
FEBURARY 16, 2021

20 years on the Cayuga Waterfront Trail

Winter is rolling along with darn cold days and endless snow, then teasing us with spring-like temperatures, and then back to well, you know. Through it all, FSP is feeling warm and happy to be sharing celebratory news about the Cayuga Waterfront Trail, hiring, upcoming spring cleanups, and happenings from our partners in revitalization.

You're invited to join Friends of Stewart Park Wednesday, Feb. 23 for a light-hearted look back at 20 years of trail making:  the good, the bad, and... the surprisingly challenging!  In this free virtual event, former Tompkins Chamber President Jean McPheeters and FSP Executive Director Rick Manning will offer up a scintillating presentation about Ithaca's waterfront history and the trails that inspired the Cayuga Waterfront Trail, as well as a behind-the scenes look at the intrigue of planning and constructing our beloved Cayuga Waterfront Trail. 

The Cayuga Waterfront Trail Initiative (CWTI) is now managed by Friends of Stewart Park in partnership with the City of Ithaca. Registration is required for the Zoom.
Register Now

Did you miss last month's presentation, Up & Down, Round & Round, Stewart Park's Historic Herschell Carousel? Great news! The presentation is now up on running on the Friends of Stewart Park YouTube channel. Even better news! The live presentation had some technical issues that have been edited out, making for a smoother viewing experience and a shorter runtime. Please share the video with anyone and everyone you think would enjoy it!

Watch it here

This year's Ithaca Native Landscape
Symposium runs virtually March 4 and 5.
The INLS educates professionals from various fields, as well as enthusiastic homeowners and gardeners, about native plants in the wild and their role in sustainable landscapes. Join FSP Executive Director Rick Manning, The Plantsmen's Dan Segal and other respected professionals to learn more about the natural world around us.

Learn more and register

Wharton Studio Museum and Historic Ithaca's new exhibit Biggest Little Movie City: Ithaca’s Theaters Then and Now is now up at the Tompkins Center for History Culture in Atrium Tower. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Visit Monday – Saturday, 10am to 5pm, through the end of April. Presenting Sponsor is Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown.

Save the Dates: 

Friends of Stewart Park has tentatively scheduled our annual spring  waterfront cleanup for the morning of March 26. We'll have more details and a firm date out soon. I Love My Park Day is May 7 this year. Join FSP that day for a morning of landscape cleanup and planting! 

Friends of Stewart Park is seeking a Fundraising Coordinator. This part-time, permanent staff position has some flexibility for remote work and hours. Because FSP is returning to in-person work in the office and at meetings, proof of COVID-19 vaccination is requested. The Fundraising Coordinator should expect to work occasional evening and weekend hours for special events or meetings. Request more information by emailing FSPjobs@friendsofstewartpark.org.

MORE PARK & TRAIL NEWS
SPRING ORNITHOLOGY CLASS

Would you like to learn more about birds and their lives? Register now for the Cayuga Bird Club’s Spring Ornithology with Steve Kress, held Thursday evenings March 31 to May 19 via Zoom. Dr. Kress’s presentations, enhanced with audio recordings, videos, and stunning photos, will include bird ID, song, behavior, migration, conservation, attracting birds, and more. Learn More.
REDUCING WASTE
Great news from our partners at Zero Waste Ithaca They have been working with the health department and businesses to develop and spread Bring Your Own Container practices to reduce waste in our area and our world! Zero Waste Ithaca members have been an incredible help in cleaning up Stewart Park, Cayuga Waterfront Trail and many other areas around Ithaca. Join them in bringing your own container, and check out their recent webinar with the founder of "Canada Reduces" to learn more about how you can curb your waste. 
WINTER TRAIL MAINTENANCE
Winter is a great time to enjoy the Waterfront Trail! However, the only section of the Trail that receives winter maintenance is the stretch along Cass Park. City workers do their best to get the Trail there cleaned-off quickly after every snowfall. See the map. 

Friends of Stewart Park is a non-profit organization with a mission to enhance, revitalize and maintain Stewart Park and the Cayuga Waterfront Trail, in partnership with the City of Ithaca and park stakeholders, for the enjoyment of Ithaca residents and visitors to our community. 

 
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