The coast news, july 22, 2016

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.com More than 100 non-native trees will be removed from the Lake Calavera Preserve by the city of Carlsbad. City staff and biologists met with residents of the surrounding neighborhood Tuesday to discuss the process. Photo by Steve Puterski

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Dickinson Pavilion groundbreaking set for Aug. 7 By Aaron Burgin

ENCINITAS — The groundbreaking of the San Diego Botanic Garden’s long-awaited education pavilion is scheduled for Aug. 7 at the Hamilton Children’s Garden on the park’s north side. The 9,300-square-foot Dickinson Family Education Conservatory has been in the works for years. Garden officials have long wanted to increase its educational offerings and conference and meeting space within the garden. The conservatory and its 400-person capacity will quadruple the garden’s current meeting and event space. It would also include multiple classrooms, a full kitchen for catering and cooking classes, an amphitheater and access to expanded parking. The long road to approv-

The San Diego Botanic Garden’s groundbreaking on the 9,300-squarefoot Dickinson Family Education Conservatory is set for Aug. 7. Courtesy rendering

al ended when the Planning Commission unanimously approved it in February. Prior to that, garden officials had spent years raising money for the pavilion, The fundraising was

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spurred by a $1 million pledge from the Dickinson Family Foundation, which came with a proviso: that the garden had to secure the other $3 million needed to complete the project.

Originally, the botanic garden and city considered doing a land swap that would allow the county to secure control over the city’s portion of the land, which would then allow the county to contribute $2 million in grant funds toward the project. Duval, however, said the negotiations would take too long, so they redirected the county grant money toward several other projects on the grounds. The botanic garden raised the funds through traditional fundraising methods and have nearly completed its goal of $4 million. The groundbreaking ceremony will take place from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at 300 Quail Gardens Drive. RSVP at sdbgarden.org/groundbreaking or call (760) 436-3036, ext. 217.

By Steve Puterski

CARLSBAD — Concerns and questions were raised to city officials and biologists Tuesday at the Calavera Hills Community Center as residents near the Lake Calavera Preserve demanded answers to non-native tree removal. The situation began when the Carlsbad Municipal Water District obtained a permit from the state to remove native vegetation near the dam to allow for safety inspections. The permit requires mitigation measures, which means the eradication of non-native vegetation in the preserve. In addition, a new unisex restroom will also be constructed. Residents peppered city staff and biologists about the application of the herbicide, how an es-

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timated 120 trees will be removed, wildlife protections and other factors. Those in attendance, about 30 to 40 people, appeared stunned when it was revealed the city began the process in 2011 without informing residents in the neighborhood. “It’s par for the course,” said Amanda Mascia, a five-year resident of the neighborhood. “There is no public trust.” Several residents spoke of their disappointment with the City Council, which approved the action in June. During that council meeting, one resident loudly objected to the process saying other than a few scattered notices posted in the preserve, no public meetings or other measures were taken by TURN TO TREES ON A15


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