Deerfence: I managed to get the funding arranged (out of Conservation's budget, miraculously approved by the Mayor) and picked up the materials for a deer fence last week. Unfortunately, the Boy Scout organization won't approve installation as an Eagle Scout project because it needs to be done so quickly. Looks like I may be installing most of the fence with the help of my teenage son. I'll still need help for the gates, however.
Bypass Trail: I cleared most of the bypass trail yesterday and have asked the Trails Committee for assistance in finishing that up. I wanted to clear that out before the fence went in so deer and bikers can get used to it being there. The pond looks like it's a vernal pool, and there were tons of wood frogs "quacking" away while I was working up in the garden.
Raking: I've also been raking. This is heavy raking, since I'm removing possibly decades of accumulated debris. Next year should be easier.
Brushpile: There's one heck of a brush pile that needs chipping! I'm thinking the chips could be spread on the trail from Oak Valley Road to the garden.
Driveway: The driveway into the site has also been cleared and I've spoken with Dean (Parks & Rec) about removing the boulder and cable blocking the entrance and replacing that with a chain and padlock. The driveway will allow access for a woodchipper and deliveries.
Existing Plants: Some of the plants suffered from frost heave and I replanted those. We may have already lost some to the deer. The bearberry and crowberry were definitely nibbled on.
New Plants: Per City charter, I need to receive 3 quotes for the plants. Not sure how that will work out for something like Native Species, but we shall find out.
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