Dear Friends, We are so excited by the positive changes to North Pond over this past season. One big change is the dredging of the Pond to nearly 10 feet in the northern section. As a reminder, skating or walking on the ice is never permitted...
North Pond Restoration Update – December 2023 by Doug Widener While the weather turns cold this fall and winter, the North Pond Restoration Update has moved to a monthly format. While work has definitely slowed from its pace this spring and summer, the contractors are checking off...
by Doug Widener Welcome to the first monthly edition of our North Pond Restoration blog. We will maintain a monthly format over the winter and return to weekly updates in April when spring planting of North Pond’s shoreline with trees, shrubs, and native plants will mark...
by Amelia Pollock We're about halfway through fall docent training in the Conservatory, and this year's docent candidates are a fantastic group of bright and inquisitive people, and a real delight to work with. Everyone is super enthusiastic and passionate about doing their best, getting to...
[caption id="attachment_7255" align="aligncenter" width="300"] VMLYR Corporate Workday 2022[/caption] Thank You to Lincoln Park Conservancy’s Stewardship Volunteers! Each year, from April through October, our stewardship volunteers assist with litter pick-up, weeding, mulching and other tasks that help make Lincoln Park an inspiringly beautiful place. Many thanks to all of...
by Doug Widener As we approach substantial completion of the North Pond Restoration Project next month, I’d like the final blog or two to focus on some common questions asked. I’ll start with a few most timely and frequent ones here. Please send others in the...
