Hi, neighbors!
Do you visit Arms Forest, the lovely woodlands that stretch from just behind the North Avenue Alliance Church over to Killarney Drive and back to the bike path and Rock Point? Our Parks and Rec Department has begun a "robust analysis and public visioning process... with City Staff and SE Group—a consulting firm specializing in community engagement and public lands planning."
One of many possibilities is a park that privileges mountain biking because of the area's special topography. It's important to me personally that biking be balanced with use by pedestrians, including those like me who are drawn to the forest for its wide array of fauna, especially diverse ephemerals, lady slippers, and mushrooms not equaled in other area parks.
What's your vision? Come share it at the workshop so we can work toward a park that serves the whole community!
WORKSHOP DETAILS
May 15th, 5:30-8pm at the Elk Lodge on North Avenue
Drop in ANY TIME
Includes snacks and coffee
https://enjoyburlington.com/event/arms-forest-public-workshop/
This is hands-on and family-friendly event, not a "watch a presentation and get 2 minutes to talk" scenario. You'll learn lots more about the project, hear from fellow community members, and get to share your thoughts while enjoying snacks and coffee. The Lodge's regular bar and menu will also be available. I hope to see you there!
A park description from the link above:
"Arms Forest currently provides recreational opportunities including hiking/walking, dog walking, mountain biking, cross country running, Nordic skiing, wildlife watching and contemplation, among many others. The forest also provides immense educational values, with the Burlington High School and a myriad of other educational programs all utilizing the space. In addition, Arms Forest is home to rare natural communities, important geological features, and provides excellent habitat for a wide range of wildlife including large mammals, cavity-nesting birds, and forest amphibians like the spotted salamander. Amazingly, this is not all the small forest is home to—it also contains historical and cultural resources—with a history of agriculture, quarrying, and beyond."
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