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G R A H A M F A M I L Y E c o P a r k M a s t e r p l a n Presentation
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T H E S I T E POND BARN PLAYGROUND VOLLEYBALL SPORTS FIELD DAY COTTAGES
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To provide an ecological experience for families in need Mission Statement
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General Terms of Reference The facility will be universally accessible to those in need We will create an environment where a wheel chair will be seen as a natural thing Kids will be totally exposed to a natural environment We will focus on sustainability – can the site be maintained economically
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We will preserve the uniqueness of the park by not duplicating other facilities or trying to be all things to all people Our brand is –EcoPark and we will focus on environmental principals We will maintain a balance between education and recreation We will not destroy the park through overuse We will create environments that will attract animals and support a wide variety of ecosystems
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THE PARK WILL FULFILL A DUAL PURPOSE 1. An ongoing Recreational & Educational Experience for families and children in need Boys and Girls Club Programs Programs or other organizations fitting the mission Day camps, recreational uses, on going programs
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1. An ongoing Recreational & Educational Experience for families and children in need Provide open space for old time fun like sack races, egg toss, tug of war, etc. Fitness circuit Gardening from planting to harvest Zip-lines that dip into the water Wall climbing, high rope climbing Water slide Lego land concept
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1. An ongoing Recreational & Educational Experience for families and children in need Adventure playground where kids can have tools and materials to construct forts Ultimate Frisbee Pumpkin patch Small hobby farm – organic fruits and veg. Vermiculture Treasure hunts – find and identify nature and plant life
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2.General Environmental Education Other public bodies Classroom tours of trails and interpretive centre, lookouts and the island study area Tours will be limited to a specific number per year and under strict rules. Not to be a replacement for the Board of Education and those in need take priority
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2.General Environmental Education Sensory Gardens Walking trails with plants identified Link park to other sites to make this a total experience Butterfly garden Look-outs at various locations – Try Operations Island study area
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The Entrance Road
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Welcomed by a Country Lane
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The Playfield
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The Canadian Shield
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The East Meadow
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Wildflower Planting with Stoneybrook School Spring 2009
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The Pond and Island Study Area The Island
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The Interpretive Centre
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The Orchard and Organic Garden
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Thank you Questions??
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