NATURE AND WELLNESS PROJECT EXTENSIONMarch 25, 2013

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Agenda

Introductions Overview of Project Walkthrough

Deliverable 1: Sitting Area Deliverable 2: Trail Development Deliverable 3: Activity and Wellness Stations Deliverable 4: Nature Stations Deliverable 5: Open Space Reclamation

Conclusion, Questions, and Initial Feedback

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Deliverable 1: Sitting Area Mock-Up

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Deliverable 2: Trail Development

Red Trail Suggestions: 800 feet long, 4 feet wide

from point 1 to point 8 Designate trail with

additional mowing / weed eating

Easiest option to implement this year

Can use existing lawn service provider

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Deliverable 3: Activity and Wellness Stations

Four stations placed every 200 feet Dynamic stretches (high knees,

glute-kicks, walking lunges) Jumping jacks Static Stretches (quads, hamstrings,

calves, neck, shoulders) Meditation (stop, engage the 5

senses, and observe) Snowshoes in the snowy months Sample signage and costing on the

next slide. Source: Nassau County Sports Commission

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Deliverable 4: Interpretive Trail Signage

Recommended: • 5 natural heritage based trail signs to

accompany the 4 health and wellness activity signage

• Located every 200 ft. apart (in between each of the health and wellness posts along the proposed trail)

• Portrait orientation (5ft x 3ft)• Screened Sign Board: Medium density

overlay ($250-$350 per sign) • Topics for signs:

• Species at risk • Common species found in the Ottawa

Valley • Logging History of the Ottawa • Geologic History of the Ottawa Valley • Human history of Pembroke

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Deliverable 5: Open Space Reclamation

To encourage community use: Convert the baseball diamond to community

garden space Fence in the area (KI expense) Recruit community volunteers to form an

organizational committee and run the process Community members would provide all gardening

materials (top soil, seeds, interior fencing, etc.) Fence in the raised area and convert to a 3-

season dog park Open April to November

Evidence from other communities that owners become lax during the winter months

Offer poop bag stations and garbage bins. Recruit community volunteers to monitor and

refill poop bag stations. Plant deciduous trees along Olympic Drive

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Conclusion, Questions, and Initial Feedback

To recap, we are recommending: An area to get outside on break and take in

the natural environment (underway), A trail above the Muskrat River, Activity and interpretive signage along the

trail, and A dog park and community garden to

promote KI and community involvement Any other questions or initial feedback?

Summary

Appendix

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Deliverable 1: Pavilion Drawings

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Deliverable 1: Pavilion Lumber Cost

Materials DimensionQuanti

ty Vendor

Total Cost with HST

Premium Eastern White Cedar

6” X 6” X10’ 6 Ostroskie $223.74

Premium Eastern White Cedar

6” X 6” X 16’ 4 Ostroskie 262.16

Premium Eastern White Cedar

2” X 6” X 16’ 6 Ostroskie 169.50

Premium Eastern White Cedar

2” X 6” X 8’ 30 Ostroskie 313.58

Premium Eastern White Cedar

2” X 4” X 12’ 13 Ostroskie 139.56

Premium Eastern White Cedar

2” X 4” X 8’ 15 Ostroskie 110.18

Premium Western Red Cedar

5/4” X 6” X8’ 55 Home Depot

627.72

Total: $1,846.42

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Deliverable 2: Other Options Blue Trail Suggestions:

When the snow melts, assess the feasibility of creating a trail closer to the river

Labor could be potentially accomplished by Algonquin College students in fall trail building course

Additional Red Trail Suggestions: Mulch could designate the trail ~$1,000 Gravel could also designate the trail ~$1,300 Connect the sitting area to the trail

(additional 100 ft of trail) Encourage canoe/kayak put-in and take-out

at the north end of the blue trail. Put a small gravel parking lot in with signage. Reduces community using the edge of the

property near the shipping docks.

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Deliverable 3: Other Activity Signage Options

Source: Cayuga Waterfront TrailSource: LifeTrail

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Deliverable 4: Other Heritage Signage Options

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Deliverable 4: Other Heritage Signage Options

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Deliverable 5: Other Options More community

ideas: Extend the fitness

trail idea to a circuit Extend the trail

around the reclamation area

Wildflower meadow

Butterfly garden

Restrict usage to KI: Worm “farm”

Can occur inside or outside with some composting

Allow land to return to natural state

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Summary of Costing and Open Items

Summary of Costs: Outdoor pavilion:

~$1,850 Solar lights (4): ~$200 Flagstone walkway:

1st branch (200 ft2): ~$650

2nd branch (200 ft2): ~$650

Signage (9): ~$3,000 Trail: cost of additional

4,000 ft2 of mowing/detailing

Open Items: Outdoor pavilion:

Fasteners, plywood roofing

Metal screening Bird feeder materials Bench materials Garbage/recycling

bins Labor