FRIENDS OF EDGEWOOD NATURAL PRESERVE
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FRIENDS OF EDGEWOOD NATURAL PRESERVE
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INTERPRETIVE CENTER UPDATE By Peter Ingram
On December 5, 2002, the San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Commission accepted the conceptual plan for the themes, center's location and design, and exhibits, which were prepared by the Acorn Group and Ron Yeo, FAIA Architects, Inc. These are firms with extensive experience in interpretive activities and eco-sensitive building design. The Concept plan is available on the County’s web site at http://www.eparks.net/Planning/index.htm#conceptual. In case you’re curious, the site that was selected is the gently sloping hillside on your right as you approach the inner parking lot at the Day Camp. A 1200 sq. ft. building can be nestled among existing trees in a previously disturbed area. The Foundation is now raising money for phase 2 of this project—the architectural design and environmental review. This phase should kick off within the next three months. Watch for future updates in the Explorer. |
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Edgewood's Master Plan calls for
the development of a low-intensity, small-scale interpretive center, if shown to
be feasible. Now, thanks to the fund-raising efforts of the San Mateo County
Parks and Recreation Foundation and the Friends of Edgewood, the feasibility of
an interpretive center has been determined.