Who We Are

The Manlius Greenspace Coalition was founded in 2005 by community members to address the threat of the loss of open space in the Manlius area, located near Syracuse, N.Y.  The Coalition is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization comprised of all volunteer members.  Currently there are nine board members and two community members serving as advisors.  The Board meets monthly; there is no paid staff.  MGC has over 275 members and supporters.  The Coalition’s goal is both to advocate for and educate citizens about preserving open space in the Manlius area.  We have been successful thus far in preventing development of Three Falls Woods, which we are working to be defined as a Critical Environmental Area, and eventually acquired and preserved for its recreational and ecological value.  We are also creating an Open Space Vision Map for Manlius, through a NYS Department of Quality Communities Grant in conjunction with the Town of Manlius, to help identify and shift destructive development patterns.

Meetings

Board Meetings are typically held at 7:00 PM the 3rd Thursday of the month at the Manlius Library

Board of Directors

George Ryan  - President
Benita Rogers - Vice President
Sharon Lindberg - Secretary
Dale Marris - Treasurer
Margaret Skwarnicka
Ellen McGrew
Lindsay Speer
Susan Marris
Sid Manes

Contact Us

Mailing Address:
Manlius Greenspace Coalition
P.O. Box 131
Manlius, NY 13104