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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:
To help preserve the pristine environment
  To lend support to the management
  To help support the fishing habitat, woodlands, flora and fauna, hiking and bridle trail facilities and the educational programs
  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.


Friends of Connetquot's 11th Annual Fun Trail Ride
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


Friends of Connetquot Shop Now Online!
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.



Chairman’s Letter, FOC Newsletter, Spring 2008
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.


Help the Friends of Connetquot Raise Funds to Restore the Grist Mill
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
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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