![]() In 2016, after years of neglect, the privately owned organization Deer Haven Park purchased most of the old base and set aside a 3,000 acre preserve where the Seneca White Deer, American Bald Eagles and other wildlife can thrive. Today, the Army is gone but many of the Majestic Seneca white deer remain to roam freely within the fences, and what is left of the abandoned Seneca Army Depot. With the additional protection from the US Army this, now famous, White Deer herd of Seneca County grew to become the largest of its kind in the world! As years passed, a few all white, white-tail deer were discovered inside the fence. ![]() During construction of the 24-mile-long perimeter fence that surrounded this Ordnance Depot, several dozen white-tail deer were trapped inside, isolating them from predators. For information, visit or call the organization at (740) 524-8600.In 1941, the United States War Department built a 10,000+ acre munition storage and disposal facility in the heart of the Finger Lakes Region, in central Seneca County. ![]() That decision was made to protect the wildlife, in particular the birds, she said.Īfter opening day, the park will be open from morning till dusk, 365 days a year. It differs from the district's other parks in that dogs will not be allowed. The Delaware County auditor has estimated the levy will raise $3.7-million a year and will cost homeowners an estimated $18.38 a year for every $100,000 of assessed valuation.ĭeer Haven Preserve "was given to us by a family (the Haveners) that had enjoyed it as their summer home," Au said. 4 general election ballot, will replace the existing 0.4-mill levy and include an additional 0.2 mill for a total of 0.6 mill. ![]() We're investigating using solar (systems)."ĭeer Haven Preserve makes the eighth park the organization has opened in the county since 2001, when the park district passed its first levy, Au said.Ī proposed Preservation Parks levy, which will be on the Nov. "We'll (also) be using natural materials in the construction - sustainable wood, high energy-efficient glass and geothermal heating. "We'll have a wetland sanitary system and all water will be filtered through it," she said. The park district will construct the 3,500-square-foot nature center using environmentally friendly systems, Au said. The donation also will help pay to build a nature center that is expected to open in 2009. Bader Jr., whose late wife Amy Clark-Bader spent many years observing birds. The bird sanctuary was made possible by a $250,000 donation by John W. "The park also includes a picnic area and restroom facilities," it said. ![]() It also "crosses a newly developed wetland and extends to a bird blind overlooking a pond. The park "includes a one-mile walking trail that winds through a woodland and creek corridor along deep ravines," a Preservation Parks press release said. Havener in 2006, said Rita Au, Preservation Parks executive director. The 97-acre park, at 4183 Liberty Road, was donated to Preservation Parks by Phyllis A. 24.Ī dedication ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. Preservation Parks of Delaware County will open Deer Haven Preserve and Amy Clark-Bader Bird Sanctuary at2 p.m. ![]()
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