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| The Friends of Connetquot
is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the
preservation, conservation and continuation for
future generations of the Connetquot River State
Park Preserve. In order to maintain the
environmental, ecological, cultural and historical
integrity of the 3,473 acre preserve, the groups’
initiatives are: |
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To help preserve the pristine
environment |
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To lend support to the management |
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To help support the fishing
habitat, woodlands, flora and fauna, hiking and
bridle trail facilities and the educational programs |
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To help protect and restore
historic buildings |
| The Friends of
Connetquot believe that the act of preservation is
best accomplished when we keep an eye on the past, a
foothold in the present, and our arms outstretched
for the future. |
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| Friends of Connetquot's
11th Annual Fun Trail Ride |
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 Despite
the unfortunate postponement of the ride on May 4th
[I’ll never listen to the weathermen again] most
everyone showed up the next week on May 11th,
including many more who did not pre-register. The
weather was perfect for a day in the country,
riders, drivers, and hikers all enjoyed the day
tremendously. I don’t know the exact amount
collected today but with over 100 players and many
taking advantage of a yard of raffle tickets for
$20, I’m sure we did well. Many repeat riders, who
come for the food and fun, were joined by new
friends of Connetquot...Click
here for more highlights and photos from the 11th
Annual Friends of Connetquot Fun Trail Ride |
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Friends of Connetquot Shop Now Online! |
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 Show
your pride in Connetquot State Park while helping
support the efforts of the Friends of Connetquot.
The Friends of
Connetquot store is now online featuring
terrific items as our Canvas Tote or T-Shirt proudly
displaying a printed image of the Nichols Gristmill.
Also available are our forest green Cotton Golf/Polo
Shirts and Heavyweight Crew Neck Sweatshirt.
All proceeds go toward supporting the Friends of
Connetquot and all major credit cards and PayPal are
accepted.
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Chairman’s Letter, FOC Newsletter,
Spring 2008 |
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The Chairman's Letter for Spring 2008 has been
released. Chairman Bob Labuski brings us an
update on the mill restoration, which unfortunately
has temporarily stalled, along with the collection
of the grant money needed to fund the project.
There's also a note on the Ice House project as well
as the Veterans Highway stream protection project.
Bob also regrets to note the passing of longtime
friend Berry Kuss and welcomes new treasurer,
Marianne Kinane. Please visit the
Chairman's Letter page to read the full letter. |
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| Help
the Friends of Connetquot Raise Funds to Restore the
Grist Mill |
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 The
Friends of Connetquot is presently working with the
State of New York to restore the grist mill,
which
is a landmark of the Preserve and a registered
National Historic structure. It is the only
surviving "tub wheel"
mill on the east coast. With your support we can
make this structure a working mill and preserve it
for generations to
come. Plans have been prepared and work has started
but we need money to complete the mill restoration
and to
continue funding improvements to maintain and
enhance the Park.
Please click here to read
more about our effort and how you can help. |
| Friends of Connetquot's
2007 Gala - Recap |
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 The
Tenth Annual Gala at Connetquot River State Park
Preserve brought together over one hundred Park
supporters on Sunday, October 7th to enjoy the
festivities and the beautiful natural setting.
Click here to read a recap and highlights
of the event, as well as a list of contributors
which helped make the event a resounding success. |
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