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G R A H A M F A M I L Y E c o P a r k

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. SPORTS FIELD. T H E S I T E. DAY COTTAGES. BARN. PLAYGROUND. POND. VOLLEYBALL. Mission Statement. To provide an ecological experience for families in need”. General Terms of Reference.

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  1. 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

  2. SPORTS FIELD T H E S I T E DAY COTTAGES BARN PLAYGROUND POND VOLLEYBALL

  3. Mission Statement To provide an ecological experience for families in need”

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. THE PARK WILL FULFILL A DUAL PURPOSE • 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. The Entrance Road

  12. Welcomed by a Country Lane

  13. The Playfield

  14. The Canadian Shield

  15. The East Meadow

  16. Wildflower Planting with Stoneybrook School Spring 2009

  17. The Island The Pond and Island Study Area

  18. The Interpretive Centre

  19. The Orchard and Organic Garden

  20. Thank you Questions??

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