Apr
1
Open
Posted by: lmairs | April 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment
It’s April 1st and Woodhaven is open to the public. Seems like a long time since I’ve hooked the bottom of the swing gate into its latch knowing it would stay that way all day, I guess it’s been five months. What a delight to do it now!
I am always happy when Woodhaven is open. People wander in for a morning wake-up stroll and make it a part of their exercise route. And on long weekends it is the perfect place for a group walk after the family dinner.
I went for my walk this morning in the park, how could I not? This precious forest has gone through many, many changes since it became shared space. I wonder at it every day, every day. I fussed over what image to include on this very special day. Of course the gate getting unlocked is obvious, but here, here is such an important part of the park that it cannot be missed. The bench at the meadow that honours the conservation work of Jim and Joan Burbridge.
These people must be acknowledged from the start for their efforts to garner the support of community, battle their way through bean counters, red tape and rules, regulations, stipulations, requirements, provisions and clauses to successfully secure the land that is Woodhaven for all to share, always.
Welcome! Welcome! Come for a walk. Open from sun-upish to 8 pm. South on Gordon, cross over DeHart, second left is Raymer Road, it zig zags a bit, stay on it. Slow to 30km, keep left and there, at the T in the road, is Woodhaven.
Note: April 17th, 1-4pm UBCO hosts an afternoon of music, poetry, sound and sculpture in Woodhaven Nature Conservancy.