All qualifying submissions Olmsted Barks is a fundraiser hosted by the Young Professionals of Olmsted Parks (YPOP) to benefit the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy. YPOP is a 9-month professional development program aimed to:
To raise awareness for the mission, vision and daily work of the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy
To inspire the next generation of community members and leaders to value and appreciate public parks and green spaces
To encourage the next generation of community members and leaders to engage in and support Buffalo’s nonprofit sector
The mission of Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy (BOPC) is to steward Buffalo’s historic Olmsted park and parkway system to benefit and to welcome all. The Conservancy works towards this through collaboration with community and strategic partners, advocating for quality parks for all, and enhancing the park system through beautification, maintenance and capital projects.
The vision of the BOPC is to
create an exceptional park network for all of Buffalo through equitable access to beautiful, quality and thriving parks; restorative green spaces that support our people and respect nature and the environment; and joyful opportunities to play, create, commune and discover.