Felton Discovery Park
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Park Features
- Riparian restoration demonstration areas for land stewardship and citizen science
- Pollinator garden and riparian plant walkway with interpretive signage
- Natural play areas to engage children in climbing, building, and more
- Watershed displays and education promoting conservation and environmental action
- Gathering area and small stage for storytimes and environmental literacy programs
- Benches and paths for strolling, conversation, and relaxing
What will the Nature Discovery Park offer that can’t be found in other nearby parks?
This unique County park will be designed to promote environmental literacy through its design and through programs offered by County Parks and Library self-directed outside learning will be promoted with interpretive signs on park elements such as native and...
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What kinds of programs will be offered by County Parks and the Library?
County Parks topics could include birds, native plants, and nature crafts.Library programs could include homework help, storytime, book groups, presentations on various topics, and crafts. Community groups and individuals will be invited to make...
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Who designed the new park?
The Nature Discovery Park was designed by BASE Landscape Architecture, a San Francisco firm devoted to green design, sustainability, resource conservation, and public participation. Visit their website atbaselandscape.com.
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State Contributes $1 Million to Felton Library/Park Project
Assemblymember Mark Stone and Felton Library Friends are pleased to announce $1 million in new one-time state funding for construction of Felton Library and Nature Discovery Park Project, a one-of-its-kind facility in California. “The San Lorenzo Valley is a special...
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County Secures $395,000 Grant for New Nature Discovery Park
The Santa Cruz County Department of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services has received a $395,000 grant to construct an outdoor environmental education area and interpretive trail adjacent to the planned Felton Library. The grant is one of only 39 local projects...
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Felton Library Friends Create Inspiration for Nature Discovery Park
Over the years, Felton Library Friends has actively engaged with the SLV community to gather feedback on what residents would like to see in our new library and adjacent Nature Discover Park. This is a series of images prepared by a group of six Felton Library Friends...
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Beyond the Walls: Felton Library Continues Outdoors
Jim Mosher, member of the Felton Library Friends Steering Committee, explains the work planned for the park and environmental restoration work planned for the land around the library. (The sounds isn't great on this video, so we've included a transcript after the...
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Volunteers Join Americorp to Restore Library Land
FLF volunteers joined the Americorp team so remove the blackberry bushes that have taken over the new library site.
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Want to Learn About Land Restoration? Join us!
For a two days (March 1st and 2nd), Americorp volunteers will be helping us in our efforts to restore the land at the new library site. And you’re invited to join us!
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Restoration Talk and Walk with Linda Skeff
Felton Library Friends Restoration Team members visited Linda Skeff’s house to understand best methods for removing invasive English ivy and restoring the beauty and health of the native redwood forest. Linda restored the ivy ensnared forest around her home to a place...
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