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4 <br /> . . <br /> i <br /> See page 20 for definitions ~ ~ ~2~ <br /> o y <br /> Implementation Plan Q~ <br /> 5V Q~ O~ <br /> ACTION ACTION VOL. POSSIBLE COST <br /> <br /> Skinner Butte Park Master Plan PRIORITY TYPE OPPS. NOTES PROJECT STAGES TIMELINE FUNDS ESTIMATE <br /> Pro'ecf <br /> Strategy: Establish an interpretive, education and preservation program for cultural history and natural <br /> historylecology <br /> NATURAL HISTORY: Increase public awareness and stewardship of natural resources, ' <br /> 1 • ~ natural history and restoration projects through interpretation and education. <br /> A. Froelde int~''rpretive siynaye 2nd brochures See below ~ <br /> Z I * * * * * 2005 TBD $40,000 <br /> sPossible themes: Highlighting the seriousness of the threat posed by invasive plant spp.; Illustrating pre-historic ecosystems of the butte and how they have changed over time; <br />Listing and depicting general <br /> 'flora and fauna of butte and riparian areas;Explaining specific flora and fauna in detail relative to life cycles, habits, associations, uses, myths, etc.;Detailing statistics <br />of existing, large tree specimens <br /> €including age, diameter, height, species, miscellaneous benefits, possibly in conjunction with self-guided tour "Trees of Eugene";Explaining various elements of river ecology, <br />hydrology and geomorphology; <br /> Explaining the geology of the butte and related land forms (Spencer Butte and Gillespie Butte);Explaining impacts and changes caused by human use and development, for example <br />the construction of the <br /> :freeway altering river hydrology, etc; Explaining restoration projects, and the process of increasing diversity; Outlining volunteer opportunities in the park to help with restoration <br />projects or ecosystem <br /> :maintenance <br /> B. Seek an appropriate group or non-profit organization to adopt <br /> the park's natural resources and encourage hands-on <br /> community participation through tours, classes, festivals, etc. ~ P * * * on-going <br /> C. Encourage hands-on community participation in restoration <br /> and maintenance projects through the Stream Team, ~ POL <br /> immediate <br /> Volunteers In Parks and other programs ~i <br /> 1.2 SETTLEMENT AND MODERN HISTORY: Expand public <br /> L awareness of local cultural history through interpretation <br /> and historic preservation. <br /> A. Work with local experts and historians to ensure, to the degree ~ <br /> possible, the accuracy and legitimacy of information presented 1 POL * on-going ~ <br /> B. Seek one or more groups ornon-profit organizations to adopt See below for details <br /> the park's cultural history for tours, classes, festivals, etc. 2 p * ~ on-going <br /> i <br /> i <br /> l i. Work with the Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson House Associates to expand interpretive programs through this "gateway" feature and key historic resource. Utilize the existing facility <br />and organization to <br /> disseminate information, organize events and host program support for history-related efforts. <br /> `2. Work with the Skinner City Farm to organize, host and develop history-related programming, events and features in and around the proposed west-end community farm and facilities. <br /> I3. Work with the Campbell Senior Center to disseminate information and host exhibits on key historic aspects of the park <br /> i4. Work with the Eugene Rotary Club on historic interpretation and other projects on and around Skinner Butte. Build on their previous body of generous volunteer work improving <br />and maintaining the butte <br /> ;overlook and view areas. <br /> I <br /> C. Preserve and restore historic resources within the park ~ ~ * See belOW for details <br /> 2005 TBD $25,000 <br /> Implementation Plan t of 20 <br /> January 2002 <br /> <br />