Olmsted Parks - Restore. Enhance. Preserve.

 

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SAVE OUR TREES

 

Can You Imagine Our Parks
Without Trees? Neither Can We.

Devastated by the 1974 tornado, impacted by construction of I-64, suffering from the stress of increased use, and under attack from invasive species and erosion Cherokee and Seneca Parks’ wooded areas have been in a steady decline for over 30 years.

Half of the trees in Cherokee and Seneca Parks could die within 10 years if we don’t act now.

Through tremendous support from our community we have raised funds towards the Woodlands Restoration project that is helping save our woodlands. Although we have funding we still need help from volunteers to help us rid the parks of the nastly invasive plants. Like a garden, the woodlands need proper care or they will die so consider volunteering. Check out our Events page for dates to volunteer.  

 

 

The Plan to Save Park Woodlands
Because the very existence of the parks is threatened the Conservancy began work in 2006 to restore the woodlands. To date we have accomplished much:

  • Removed Bush Honeysuckle from approximately 75% of the woodland acreage in Cherokee Park. Removal of Bush Honeysuckle and other invasive plants allows native species of trees and wildflowers to flourish.
  • Planted thousands of native trees and shrubs to restore the natural canopy.
  • Restored miles of trails to prevent future erosion of park lands.
  • Developed a passionate volunteer force who donate thousands of hours a year in labor to help remove the invasive species.

More Work Ahead
Although we have made progress in restoring the parks much, work remains:

  • Complete the eradication of invasive species in Cherokee Park.
  • Begin removal of invasive species from 100 acres of Seneca Park woodlands.
  • Plant hundreds of more trees to fill vacancies and ward off invasive species.
  • Contain storm water runoff and further reduce erosion in the parks.

Join the effort to Save Our Park woodlands. 
Please volunteer your time to save our treasured parks.

 

 

Learn more about invasive plants and why using native plants in your yard can benefit the parks.