Deck Presentation
Transcript: Finishing Touches to Pond Project ADA compliant path. Bradford tree removal. Native plant and tree restoration. Fence removal/repurposed for new area. Science equipment purchased for students. Observation deck permit completed and awarded. 5 education stations for students to complete water assessments. Stones used for drainage along path and for erosion of bank by the pond. Wildlife habit development - bluebird, keseral box, wood duck box, bath 4 bat houses. Milestones PA American Water Grant Thank you to our community supports! Timeline of Events Timeline of Events Lowe’s SSM Group Dyer Quarry Curb Appeal Berks Nature OZ Properties Fisher Rentals Sartin’s Paving Tractor Supply Spring Township Kraft Engineering PA American Water Kraft Code Services Backyard Woodcraft Industrial Metal Plating Lower Heidelberg Township B. Miller Mechanical & Contracting Berks County Conservation District Tree Removal Tree Removal Excavating Digging the Path Spreading Stone Spreading Stone Blacktop Laying the Path A day learning at the Pond Laying the Path Observation Deck Observation Deck We are Wilson! Shiloh Hills Cornwall Terrace Green Valley Whitfield Spring Ridge Southern West High School Allows individuals in wheel chairs to observe all parts of the pond. Students can paint/draw setting paintings while on the deck looking at nature. Observe wildlife: Birds - Blue Birds, Mallard Ducks, Geese, Bittern, Red Wing Black Bird, Blue Heron and Swallows. Insects - Dragon Flies, prey, Mantis, Spiders, Butterfly, Ants, Beetles, Bees. Reptiles - Painted Box Turtle, Snakes, Frogs, Salamanders Fish - Largemouth Bass, Blue Gill, Sunfish, Pumpkinseed. This resource will be accessible for all students and community members accross Wilson School District. Why do we need an observation deck? Cost of Materials Cost for Railing Key Link Fencing and Railing - $18,688.11 ------------------------------------------------ Lowe's Cost from Corporate - $16,819.30 ------------------------------------------------ Lowe's Final Cost with Discount - $16,377.79 Total Expense = $20,054.30 - West Fundraising - $5,962.15 ------------------------------ Equals = $14,092.15 Additional Cost Lowe's Material Order - $2,176.51 ------------------------------------------------ Composite Decking - $1,000.00 ------------------------------------------------ Miscellaneous Cost - $500 ------------------------------------------------ Lowe's Final Cost with Discount - $16,377.79 Questions Are there any questions? What is next? Trail Map Trail Names Mallard Mile Raccoon Way Turtle Trot Whitetail Walkway W. Way We look forward to continue our conversation and sharing more about the Top Dog Fit - Trail. Kristen and Javius September 2018 Meeting Stay tuned...