Genesee County Parks, Recreation & Forestry is committed to acting as good stewards for the unique habitats and wildlife in our parks.
Healthy Headwaters: Black Creek Restoration Project
Video: Healthy Headwaters: Empowering Youth to Restore Riparian Habitat in the Upper Black Creek Watershed
Genesee County Parks, Recreation & Forestry, in partnership with a diverse coalition of community organizations, will apply ecosystem-based management techniques to restore 140 linear feet of riparian habitat in the headwaters of the Upper Black Creek watershed at the Genesee County Park & Forest.
The Genesee County Park & Forest is home to the headwaters of Black Creek, otherwise known as the very beginning of the creek. Water travels from Genesee County Park all the way to the Genesee River and on to Lake Ontario. Black Creek is home to unique wildlife and an important ecosystem.
This project will improve water quality and engage students and volunteers of all ages to help make a positive impact for the natural world.
View the Black Creek Watershed Map
Meadow Restoration Project
Genesee County Parks is home to a unique meadow habitat behind the Interpretive Nature Center. This 10+ acre area provides habitat for a variety of wildflowers, pollinators, and birds.
Parks, along with our partners and volunteers, has installed nest boxes for Eastern Bluebirds and Purple Martins, bird feeding stations, and a honeybee hive. Future stewardship efforts will include managing harmful invasive species and planting more native plants.
Forest Management
Genesee County Park & Forest is the oldest County Forest in New York State. When you visit, you will see signs of our long history of forest management, including a diversity of tree species, trees planted in rows, and deer exclosures.
We will continue to maintain a healthy forest ecosystem that benefits both people and wildlife.
View the Forest Management Document(PDF, 4MB)