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NEWS FROM THE LAND MANAGMENT DEPARTMENT DAVIDSON MESA TRAIL COMMUNITY PARK DEDICATION & EXTENSION PROJECT ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION Trail work is going gangbusters at the Davidson SATURDAY, APRIL 29 Mesa Open Space. If you have visited Davidson 9:00 AM Mesa recently, you have probably noticed some new disturbances and equipment spread across the site. The contractor is completing the new trails as well as re-seed- ing disturbed areas, extending fencing for the dog off- leash rn� � W�� 00 area, placing seating boulders harvested from the ��I.IU W site, and a few other miscellaneous improvements such as fencing and prairie dog barrier installation and the Intk*k removal of some unnatural cobble piles. The improvements at the Mesa require the contrac- tor to work in a variety of locations throughout the site Come join in the celebration as we dedi- which has resulted in sporadic weekday trail closures. sate the new Community Park at 955 Your patience and courtesy as the contractor completes Bella Vista Drive. Food and drink will be pro- the work is appreciated. In the end, the Mesa will be vided and we will have giveaways for kids and returned to its peaceful self and the new trails will offer a dogs (and adults who act like kids or dogs). All variety of paths to experience it. The project is expected to be complete by mid summer. elements of the park will be open during the Please call Kathy Kron at 303.335.4736 if you have celebration. We encourage people to ride their any questions about the trail project. bikes to the park to attend. During the dedication we will also celebrate VOLUNTEER FOR THE ARBOR DAYwith a commemorative tree plant- COAL CREEK CLEAN UP ing with local school children. Celebrate Earth Day by helping remove debris Come out to the the new park and see what that has been blown into Coal Creek this winter. it has to offer. Please call the Land Management Spend the morning in a beautiful Department at 303.335.4735 if you have any riparian area making the area clean questions. and safe for the wildlife. Cleaning up debris in the creek will also aid its MULCH GIVEAWAY flow to Boulder Creek. 8 Trash bags and waders for those SATURDAY, APRIL hardy souls willing to go into the creek will be provided. 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Please wear appropriate clothing for working outdoors Vou may pick up free mulch at the City's Branch near water, and bring adequate food, drinking water, 1 Drop Off Site on Empire Road just north of the work gloves and waders if you have them. The project is Louisville Cemetery. The City will provide personnel and from 8:00 AM to Noon. a loader to fill trailers and pick-ups. Mulch recipients To register, or for more information, please contact will be required to sign a waiver of liability before the Mary Wiener at 303.678.6216. mulch is loaded. This event is open to City of Louisville This event is in partnership with Boulder County residents only. Please call 303.335.4735 for additional Parks and Open Space, City of Louisville Open Space, information. and Town of Superior Open Space. April-May 2006 9