Recap: Crystal Lake Celebration

"I can say with confidence, you have the unanimous support of the City Council and elected officials to officially make Crystal Lake a park for the City of Newburgh. We have to make Crystal Lake a park and you have my word on that." - Mayor Harvey

Thank you to everyone who showed up, participated, volunteered, and shared your love for Crystal Lake. Your presence and support have brought us one step closer to achieving our goal of preserving this beautiful space for generations to come. 

A Day To Remember

The Crystal Lake Celebration on October 20th was a resounding success, and we owe it all to YOUβ€”our incredible volunteers, community members, and local partners. From the heartwarming community hike to the fun-filled kayaking, we came together to celebrate Newburgh’s largest green space and advocate for its protection as a park forever.

  • Over 100+ Newburgh community residents joined us!

Your dedication demonstrated the community’s deep love for this natural gem. Crystal Lake truly felt alive, thanks to the following people:

  • Ronald Zorrilla driving the green bus & the hike from Outdoor Promise

  • Leonel Riera, park steward and Jason Angell from the Ecological Citizen’s

    Project for cooking a wonderful community meal 

  • Betty Bastidas leading & stewarding the The Sanctuary Garden

  • Nkodia & Angel leading the Congolese Dancing

  • Ashley Martinez and Elisabeth Balachova at the Arts and Crafts table

  • Wayne Vrandenburgh, Superintendent of Newburgh’s Water Department for getting the water truck to our event

  • Kayaking in Crystal Lake by Newburgh Waterways

Keep the Momentum Going!

Our work doesn’t stop here! As we look toward the future, we’re asking for your continued support:

  • DONATE through our Fiscal sponsor Ecological Citizen’s Project (select Newburgh Wants a Park in the drop down menu) to help us preserve and protect Crystal Lake for everyone.

  • FOLLOW US on social media to stay updated on upcoming events and progress with the campaign.

  • SHARE: Don’t forget to tell our story with your friends and family!

Mark Your Calendar

Our next seasonal event series will begin in April 2025, kicking off with a Spring Celebration. More details to come!

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Resumen: CelebraciΓ³n de Crystal Lake

Β‘Lo Hicimos!

La celebraciΓ³n de Crystal Lake el 20 de octubre fue un Γ©xito rotundo y se lo debemos todo a USTEDES: nuestros increΓ­bles voluntarios, miembros de la comunidad y socios locales. Desde la conmovedora caminata comunitaria hasta el divertido paseo en kayak, nos reunimos para celebrar el espacio verde mΓ‘s grande de Newburgh y defender su protecciΓ³n como parque para siempre. Gracias a todos los que vinieron, participaron, se ofrecieron como voluntarios y compartieron su amor por Crystal Lake. Su presencia y apoyo nos han acercado un paso mΓ‘s a lograr nuestro objetivo de preservar este hermoso espacio para las generaciones futuras.

Un DΓ­a Para Recordar

  • Β‘MΓ‘s de 100+ residentes de la comunidad de Newburgh se unieron a nosotros! Ver fotos.

  • Un cΓ‘lido dΓ­a de otoΓ±o de caminatas, baile, comida, paseos en kayak y pesca.

  • Los miembros del Ayuntamiento de Newburgh y el Mayor Harvey aportaron su energΓ­a y pasiΓ³n a nuestro evento.

Su dedicaciΓ³n demostrΓ³ el profundo amor de la comunidad por esta joya natural. Crystal Lake realmente se sintiΓ³ vivo, gracias a las siguientes personas:

  • Ronald Zorrilla conduciendo el autobΓΊs verde y la caminata de Outdoor Promise

  • Leonel Riera, Park Steward y Jason Angell de Ecological Citizen’s Project alimentΓ‘ndonos

  • Betty Bastidas liderando y administrando The Sanctuary Garden

  • Nkodia y Angel liderando la danza congolesa

  • Ashley Martinez and Elisabeth Balachova en la mesa de Artes y Manualidades

  • .Wayne Vrandenburgh, Superintendent de Newburgh’s Water Department por el camiΓ³n de agua

  • Kayak en Crystal Lake por Newburgh Waterways

Β‘Mantengamos el Impulso!

Β‘Nuestro trabajo no termina aquΓ­! Mientras miramos hacia el futuro, pedimos su continuo apoyo:

  • DONE a travΓ©s de nuestro patrocinador fiscal Ecological Citizen’s Project (seleccione Newburgh Wants a Park en el menΓΊ desplegable) para ayudarnos a preservar y proteger Crystal Lake para todos.

  • SÍGANOS en las redes sociales para mantenerse actualizado sobre los prΓ³ximos eventos y el progreso de la campaΓ±a.

  • COMPARTA: Β‘No olvide contar nuestra historia con sus amigos y familiares!

Marca tu Calendario

Nuestra prΓ³xima serie de eventos de temporada comenzarΓ‘ en abril de 2025 y comenzarΓ‘ con una CelebraciΓ³n de Primavera. Β‘Pronto habrΓ‘ mΓ‘s detalles!

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