The Chestnut Ridge Conservancy

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Authored by Jared Jackson of SavvyMMedia.com and Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry. Presented at the Chestnut Ridge Conservancy fundraiser, Chestnut Ridge Park, Orchard Park, NY on 1/14/10

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The Chestnut Ridge Conservancy

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The Chestnut Ridge Conservancy Our Mission To support the restoration and preservation of the rich natural, recreational, and historic resources that comprise Chestnut Ridge Park.

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PARK HISTORY Chestnut Ridge, named by early settlers of the region for the wealth of Great Chestnut trees on the hills. The park is approximately 1231 acres. The structural foundation of the parks Adirondack shelters are composed of converted timber from the diseased Great American Chestnut trees. The Casino, est. in 1925 provided a meeting area for public and private uses. The Chestnut Ridge Conservancy

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The Chestnut Ridge Conservancy A PARK FOR ALL SEASONS

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The Chestnut Ridge Conservancy A PARK FOR ALL PEOPLE

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PARK FACILITIES The Chestnut Ridge Conservancy

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The Chestnut Ridge Conservancy THERE HAVE BEEN RECENT IMPROVEMENTS

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The Chestnut Ridge Conservancy THERE IS STILL MORE TO BE DONE

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The Chestnut Ridge Conservancy THE HISTORY Toboggans - 1960 Toboggans 1930s Labor Center – Early Years Boy cross-country skiing – 1930s © 2010 Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry – Authored by Jared Jackson (SavvyMMedia.com)