Season’s Greetings from Friends of Martial Cottle Park
Hedgerow Update
The Hedgerow Project was the first focus project for Friends of Martial Cottle Park. Thanks to our members, donors and fundraising events, we have been able to contribute $10,000.00 over the past years plus another $1,500.00 this year for a total of $11,500.00.
Farm Cutouts and Mural
In conjunction with Parks Interpretive staff selected a total of 6 historical photos to be used for life size farm cutouts. Discussed initial placement of cut outs at MCP. New County art approval process being developed so all projects related to art (farm cutouts and mural) are on hold until this new process is determined.
School Bus Fund
FOMCP is partnering with Environmental Volunteers, who link funding for school bus transportation with teachers hoping to participate in school programs. They receive funding from various sources, with various stipulations, such as the funding being designated for specific schools, specific types of programs, etc. They take on all aspects of the process, including the application, selection, reimbursement of funds for the transportation for the classes, communication with the funders, etc. They have provided funding for at least one school to take part in the Martial Cottle school program.
What’s Growing Signs
Friends of Martial Cottle Park funded signs that are installed throughout the park that indicate the type of produce being grown by Jacob’s Farms. Martial Cottle Park staff designed and installed the signs.
Equipment Refurbishment Parks will be replacing tires on historical vehicles. Staff will let FOMCP know final costs and FOMCP will contribute towards equipment refurbishment.