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NEWS FROM LAND MANAGEMENT COAL CREEK TRAIL PROJECT NEW TRAIL UPDATES For National Trails Day on June 3, the Land Manage- Davidson Mesa Open Space ment staff will be focusing on the Coal Creek Trail at New trails at the Davidson Mesa Open Space are now the Aquarius Open Space.While complete and increase the mileage of the formal trail Nationalwe won't be building any new system from 1.5 miles to almost 4 miles!There is also approxi- •, trails this year,we will be doing a mately 1 mile of existing single-track in the northwest corner TrailsDay® variety of things on the property of the site above and below the mesa rim.A few features of to make the trail experience in the new trail system include; an extension of the out-and-back the area more pleasant for visitors. trail creating a complete loop, a new trail in the dog off-leash Join us from 9:00 AM to Noon for painting the shelter, area, and a trail south of the off-leash area leading to great pulling weeds, rehabilitating and reseeding a social trail, views from the mesa rim. picking up trash, adding some gravel to the trails, and other Users are asked to stay on designated trails to help mini- tasks.There will be work for children 8 years and older (with mize impacts to wildlife habitat and vegetation.A trail map adult supervision) and families are certainly welcome. Please with information about native plants and wildlife will soon be wear appropriate clothing for working outdoors and bring installed on a new kiosk located at the trailhead off of Mc- adequate drinking water and work gloves. Caslin Boulevard just west of Harper Lake. Stop by,walk the Please call 303.335.4735 to participate.We will pro- new trails, and enjoy this wonderful property. vide refreshments. For more information about the Open For questions regarding Davidson Mesa Open Space please Space program in general, please contact Jeff Moline at contact Jeff Moline at 303.3354729. For questions regarding 303.335.4729. the trail project please contact Kathy Kron at 303.335.4736. Walnut Park PARKS & OPEN SPACE his new segment of trail is located in the center of Louisville and connects the City's northern trail sys- LOST & FOUND tem with trails to the south.To find the new connection, head If you have lost any personal items while visiting one south from Lake Park on the existing concrete trail and cross a of our parks or open space, please contact the Depart new bridge just south of Lafayette Street.The new trail is not ment of Land Management at 303.335.4735 or stop by our lengthy but it certainly has been anticipated by residents hop- offices at 717 Main Street. ing for a link between our north and south trail systems. Items not claimed will be donated to a local charity at For more information about the trail please contact Kathy year-end. Kron at 303.335.4736. LOUISVILLE CELEBRATES 25 YEARS AS A TREE CITY USA The Horticulture &Forestry Advisory Board 1 (HFAB), City of Louisville staff, local students, and ti ~ ' - community members gathered on April 29th, 2006 in con- - k. - v, . / , junction with the Louisville Community Park dedication to celebrate Arbor Day and Louisville's 25th consecutive year as a Tree City USA. alo F Y , e �'1 a` Local students planted a tree at the park in honor of 1 5 .`<, "" :_ ''� Arbor Day. Pictured from left to right are: Ellen Toon * (HFAB), Chris Lichty(City Forester),Tim Gilpin (HFAB), xe ' ` ' ff\- ; Rachel Moline (student), Mike Frontczak(HFAB), Mad die Mulvahill (student),Theresa Rounds (HFAB), Em- ily Gross (student), Mia Mulvahill (student), Fred Banta I,,`' , (HFAB),Maggie Moline (student), Lise Trudeau (HFAB). Jordin Simmons also assisted in the tree planting, but is not as tO,e, pictured. iff June-July 2006 9