Master Site Plan Projects: Trails, Outdoor Classrooms and Overlooks High
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rojects 1-7 focus primarily on trails, outdoor classrooms and overlooks throughout the site.
Project Priority
Project 1 - Taste of Pickering (ToP) Trail, Shrubland Classroom and Contemplative Overlook
Project 2 - Shrubland-Wetland Trail, Shrubland Overlook and Wetland Deck
Project 3 - Wetland Trail and Wetland Classroom
Estimated Cost: $47,000
Estimated Cost: $73,000
Estimated Cost: $53,000
An existing trail is improved upon by taking a wet and muddy access route and grading it to provide positive drainage away from the trail. The Shrubland Overlook, the Wetland Deck and their associated furnishings, informational signage and wayfinding markers allow visitors to access parts of the site that had previously been difficult to access.
Visitors will use the Wetland Trail to reach the new wetland and the Wetland Classroom. Here classes up to fifteen people will have the opportunity to study water and the wetland habitat. A shade structure, a deck overlook, a hardened edge, tables, chairs and on-site storage provide everything needed for a positive outdoor learning experience. In addition to leading to the Wetland Classroom, the Wetland Trail allows visitors to reach the Forested Wetland Trail and the Oak Forest Node.
Project 5 - Creekside Trail Improvements and Forest Classroom
Project 7 - Forested Wetland Trail and Oak Forest Node
Project 1 consists of building the ToP trail with informational signage and wayfinding markers. The Shrubland Classroom is defined and completed with furnishings and storage. At the end of Pickering Creek in a wooded hill, the Contemplative Overlook provides a quiet area for observation by providing visitors with a deck, furnishings, informational signage and wayfinding markers.
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Project 4 - Pond Trail Improvements Estimated Cost: $46,000
Estimated Cost: $70,000 Installation of a hardened edge at the east end of 40and lecture 60 80 100 120 the pond allows for20 an improved lab Improvements for the Creekside Trail consist experience while minimizing disruption to Estimated Cost, ‘000furnishings, informational of trail resurfacing, habitat. Trail improvements include trail clearing, signage, wayfinding markers, storage and trail path stabilization, informational signage and switchbacks. The Forest Classroom Council wayfinding markers. Ring is farther from the Creekside Trail to provide Facility Upgrades and Additions a more intimate experience. trail improvements
Intended Program hiking
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Project 6outdoor - Forest Clearing classroom wayfinding markers Estimated Cost: $32,000
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Estimated Cost: $150,000 140 160 The Forested Wetland Trail is a combination of earth and boardwalk to allow visitors a route through this interesting and sensitive habitat. Informational signage and wayfinding markers educate and direct visitors through the site and to the Oak Forest Node, a raised deck with benches and storage. habitat creation grading and drainage seating
Project 6 establishes an enclosed clearing in the Successional Forest with surfacing and benches. educational programming outdoor dining 9
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