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Autumn 2013 Vol. 22 Issue 4
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Landscape Alberta members help rebuild park after June flood Members of Landscape Alberta have banded together to help rebuild a ballpark and playground in High River, AB following the massive flood last June. A committee, led by four Landscape Alberta members, has been formed to spearhead the volunteer effort in cooperation with the High River Parks department. On October 17, volunteers began the project by removing a silt deposit covering the park. Birchwood Park, spanning 8.5 acres of community recreation area, has been inaccessible since the
June floodwaters receded. The park and surrounding neighbourhood were inundated with several feet of water that left behind a layer of hardened silt up to eight inches deep in the park. The project will be completed in two stages, with the goal being to restore one of the two ballparks and the playground. Because of the complexity of the project and the time of year, only the playground rehabilitation has begun. Next season, the team of volunteers will install the playground equipment and rebuild the main ballpark. If you are interested in volunteering on this project or would like more information, please contact Landscape Alberta at admin@landscape-alberta.com or 1-800378-3198.