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Nature and Wellness Project Extension. March 25, 2013. Agenda. Introductions Overview of Project Walkthrough Deliverable 1: Sitting Area Deliverable 2: Trail Development Deliverable 3: Activity and Wellness Stations Deliverable 4: Nature Stations Deliverable 5: Open Space Reclamation - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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NATURE AND WELLNESS PROJECT EXTENSIONMarch 25, 2013
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Agenda
Introductions Overview of Project Walkthrough
Deliverable 1: Sitting Area Deliverable 2: Trail Development Deliverable 3: Activity and Wellness Stations Deliverable 4: Nature Stations Deliverable 5: Open Space Reclamation
Conclusion, Questions, and Initial Feedback
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Deliverable 1: Sitting Area Mock-Up
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Deliverable 2: Trail Development
Red Trail Suggestions: 800 feet long, 4 feet wide
from point 1 to point 8 Designate trail with
additional mowing / weed eating
Easiest option to implement this year
Can use existing lawn service provider
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Deliverable 3: Activity and Wellness Stations
Four stations placed every 200 feet Dynamic stretches (high knees,
glute-kicks, walking lunges) Jumping jacks Static Stretches (quads, hamstrings,
calves, neck, shoulders) Meditation (stop, engage the 5
senses, and observe) Snowshoes in the snowy months Sample signage and costing on the
next slide. Source: Nassau County Sports Commission
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Deliverable 4: Interpretive Trail Signage
Recommended: • 5 natural heritage based trail signs to
accompany the 4 health and wellness activity signage
• Located every 200 ft. apart (in between each of the health and wellness posts along the proposed trail)
• Portrait orientation (5ft x 3ft)• Screened Sign Board: Medium density
overlay ($250-$350 per sign) • Topics for signs:
• Species at risk • Common species found in the Ottawa
Valley • Logging History of the Ottawa • Geologic History of the Ottawa Valley • Human history of Pembroke
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Deliverable 5: Open Space Reclamation
To encourage community use: Convert the baseball diamond to community
garden space Fence in the area (KI expense) Recruit community volunteers to form an
organizational committee and run the process Community members would provide all gardening
materials (top soil, seeds, interior fencing, etc.) Fence in the raised area and convert to a 3-
season dog park Open April to November
Evidence from other communities that owners become lax during the winter months
Offer poop bag stations and garbage bins. Recruit community volunteers to monitor and
refill poop bag stations. Plant deciduous trees along Olympic Drive
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Conclusion, Questions, and Initial Feedback
To recap, we are recommending: An area to get outside on break and take in
the natural environment (underway), A trail above the Muskrat River, Activity and interpretive signage along the
trail, and A dog park and community garden to
promote KI and community involvement Any other questions or initial feedback?
Summary
Appendix
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Deliverable 1: Pavilion Drawings
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Deliverable 1: Pavilion Lumber Cost
Materials DimensionQuanti
ty Vendor
Total Cost with HST
Premium Eastern White Cedar
6” X 6” X10’ 6 Ostroskie $223.74
Premium Eastern White Cedar
6” X 6” X 16’ 4 Ostroskie 262.16
Premium Eastern White Cedar
2” X 6” X 16’ 6 Ostroskie 169.50
Premium Eastern White Cedar
2” X 6” X 8’ 30 Ostroskie 313.58
Premium Eastern White Cedar
2” X 4” X 12’ 13 Ostroskie 139.56
Premium Eastern White Cedar
2” X 4” X 8’ 15 Ostroskie 110.18
Premium Western Red Cedar
5/4” X 6” X8’ 55 Home Depot
627.72
Total: $1,846.42
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Deliverable 2: Other Options Blue Trail Suggestions:
When the snow melts, assess the feasibility of creating a trail closer to the river
Labor could be potentially accomplished by Algonquin College students in fall trail building course
Additional Red Trail Suggestions: Mulch could designate the trail ~$1,000 Gravel could also designate the trail ~$1,300 Connect the sitting area to the trail
(additional 100 ft of trail) Encourage canoe/kayak put-in and take-out
at the north end of the blue trail. Put a small gravel parking lot in with signage. Reduces community using the edge of the
property near the shipping docks.
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Deliverable 3: Other Activity Signage Options
Source: Cayuga Waterfront TrailSource: LifeTrail
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Deliverable 4: Other Heritage Signage Options
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Deliverable 4: Other Heritage Signage Options
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Deliverable 5: Other Options More community
ideas: Extend the fitness
trail idea to a circuit Extend the trail
around the reclamation area
Wildflower meadow
Butterfly garden
Restrict usage to KI: Worm “farm”
Can occur inside or outside with some composting
Allow land to return to natural state
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Summary of Costing and Open Items
Summary of Costs: Outdoor pavilion:
~$1,850 Solar lights (4): ~$200 Flagstone walkway:
1st branch (200 ft2): ~$650
2nd branch (200 ft2): ~$650
Signage (9): ~$3,000 Trail: cost of additional
4,000 ft2 of mowing/detailing
Open Items: Outdoor pavilion:
Fasteners, plywood roofing
Metal screening Bird feeder materials Bench materials Garbage/recycling
bins Labor