FRIENDS OF EDGEWOOD NATURAL PRESERVE
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FRIENDS OF EDGEWOOD NATURAL PRESERVE
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INTERPRETIVE CENTER UPDATE By Julia Bott There are many steps to building the Interpretive Center at Edgewood. The planning phase is complete and fundraising continues. A recently completed draft environmental review document found that there are no environmental impacts with building the center and other improvements to enhance environmental interpretation and education at Edgewood. The 1200-sq-ft Center will be built between the Edgewood Trail and the kiosk at the Day Camp entrance. It is currently marked so that visitors can envision the building's location. A new pedestrian bridge over Cordilleras Creek will link the Center and outer parking lot, which will also be improved. Views from the bridge will give park users an opportunity to appreciate the riparian habitat of Cordilleras Creek that runs through Edgewood. Plans also include restoring the creek to its former native habitat. The San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation is raising approximately $1.5M for the Interpretive Center and for operations and maintenance. With the exception of $250,000 in park bond funds, County funds will not be used. Funding is coming from donations from the community and grants. Groundbreaking is expected in Summer 2005, with the Center fully operational by the 2006 wildflower walks. A 7-minute video describing the project can be viewed at www.friendsofedgewood.org, or a DVD or video can be mailed to you by the Foundation. For more information, please contact Julia Bott at (650) 321-5812 or Julia@SupportParks.org. |
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