The FHP works closely with the Madison Parks Division to develop workplans for specific projects. We also get advice and funding from, and coordinate projects with the UW Department of Landscape Architecture, the City Engineering Division, the Wisconsin Conservation Corps, and the Department of Natural Resources.
new ongoing future past
Current new projects include:
- master gardener designs project and plants woodland perennials around the park restrooms
- create an annual budget
- coordinate woodland burns
- establish a memorial plaque and tree to the first board members near the walk-in entrance on Regent St.
- develop and sell FHP t-shirts
- create a woodland management plan to restore woodland communities
- establish woodland burns
- create a tree walk brochure
Some past projects that we continue today include:
- master stone mason restores stone fireplaces
- tree trimming
- tree mulching
- create and maintain a prairie
- remove invasive species, especially buckthorn, honeysuckle, dames rocket, garlic mustard, and Norway maple
- hire a summer ranger
- plant native forbs and shrubs
- negotiate no- or low-mow areas with the Parks Division
- distribute newsletters
- provide speakers on topics of interest at the annual meeting and other events
host neighborhood events such as a summer picnic, winter moon/owl walk, and guided park walks
- coordinate volunteers for workdays throughout the growing season
- participate in Earth Day with volunteer clean-up of the park
- work with WCC on various projects
- coordinate annual prairie burns
- apply for grants
What are our goals for the future?
- create a plan for storm water erosion and road improvements along Regent St. and Owen Parkway
- solve vehicle problems through and in the park
- implement the woodland management plan
- update the master plan for new initiatives
- find additional financial resources to help implement our goals, especially for the continuation of the summer ranger program
- solve the problem of establishing a trail in the lower quarry area
- make signage for the tree walk
- improve our annual budget process
Some past projects include:
- erected entrance signs and a bulletin board
- established and restored trails
- improved signage and barriers along the roadway
- lobbied for more picnic tables
- erected prairie signage
- installed new playground equipment
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P O Box 5542, Madison WI 53705-0542
