Thinking about ways to actively engage the community in some
sort of conceptual, fabrication and park stewardship project.
An idea that comes to mind (based on a similar project
executed in BC) is one that involves creating nesting boxes for bluebirds. As Garry Oak habitat-specific endangered species,
bluebirds are sort of ‘canaries-in-the-mineshaft’ for the health of this
particular ecosystem.
I think a project highlighting and helping these birds could
prove quite popular with bird enthusiasts and residents of all ages and
backgrounds. I could see all sorts of
spinoffs involving bird identification hikes, bird call field recording
expeditions, annual box maintenance work parties, etc.
I’m particularly drawn to the bluebird concept due to the
esthetic tie-ins with water, water flume trail, blue flowered plants, blue
stones, cool blue aquatic-themed murals, etc.
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