ALERT!

It wasn’t too long ago that politicians threaten to close all Westchester county parks. Thanks to protests from citizens like you the politicians backed off. Now they are trying again.
The new proposed county budget calls for closing some parks and laying off naturalists. It is time again to let our legislators know that you still oppose their proposed moves. Write or call your local legislators and the county executive. Attend a meeting. Let others know.

On-Line Petition

A simple online petition has been set up at the link listed below. It fast and easy to sign the petition. The goal is to get a 1,000 signatures. So far we are about 25% of that goal in only a few day.
Sign the petition. But contacting your legislator directly will add greater emphasis.
You can view and sign this petition at:

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/236/635/678/save-westchester-countys-nature-curators/

ALERT!
Westchester County Executive Astorino has once again unleashed his vendetta against environmental education and once again threatened the jobs of the curators in his budget proposal. Four of the curators will lose their jobs if his budget is passed. The curators at Lenoir Nature Preserve, Read and Cranberry Lake hang in the balance.

-Danniela Ciatto (Lenoir Preserve)
-Taro Ietaka (Cranberry Lake Preserve
-Michael Gambino (Read Sanctuary)
-Dan Aitchison (Curator of Wildlife)

The first budget hearing is just days away. Please write, call, e-mail your county legislator and express your displeasure in these cuts. We will post talking points here and on our website in the near future.
Public hearings:
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2012 – 7:00 PM
Mamaroneck Village Court, 169 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Mamaroneck, NY
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2012 – 7:00 PM
Town of Cortlandt Town Hall, 1 Heady Street, Cortlandt Manor, NY
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2012 – 7:00PM
Westchester County Center, 198 Central Avenue, White Plains, NY