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Action Log
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Initial Posting November 3, 2003 |
Update October 2005 Update November 2007 |
American Elm Tree Monitoring Results |
The native plant garden, the American elm trees, and the raingarden at the American Elm Park have been thriving in 2004! On May 29th we held a spring-cleaning workday (mulching, weeding and planting) at the park. We had a good turn out and everyone had a good time. Neighbors have shown a great deal of interest in park.
The plants in the rain garden have started filling out, turning the upper portion of the park (where the rain garden is located) into an oasis of native plants
A new feature at the park has been the bamboo fence. In June Clair Garman was a great help in installing it. Like a picture, this bamboo "frame" really completes the garden. We have noticed that by leaving large gaps in the bamboo fence, the garden now has a more inviting look. More of the neighbors have been coming into the park to admire the garden.
On August 7, we held our formal park dedication. The uncharacteristically cool dry August day was perfect for the dedication. Cameron Wiegand and Meo Curtis from the Montgomery County Dept. of Environmental Protection (DEP), County Council member Nancy Flooren, and Jeff Deschamps from the Izaak Walter League Wildlife Achievement Chapter all spoke at the dedication.
Over sixty people attended the dedication. Cameron Wiegand, Montgomery County Dept. of Environmental Protection - Chief of Watershed Management Division, spoke about the county's efforts in Sligo Creek.
