Proposed Beargrass Preserve Master Plan:
Beargrass Preserve is a Testament to Conservation.
Thanks to a generous gift from the Noltemeyer family, Olmsted Parks Conservancy was able to purchase 25 acres adjacent to Cherokee Park, saving it from development. The land is home to the Crested Coral Root Orchid, a rare native flower that has re-emerged thanks to invasive plant management by Olmsted Parks Conservancy and volunteers.
Since the land acquisition, Olmsted Parks Conservancy has demolished outdated dormitory buildings and re-graded the land, restoring the natural areas and enhancing habitat. The proposed master plan for Beargrass Preserve, led by Taylor Siefker Williams Design Group, has involved a multidisciplinary team to ensure the plan reflects the site’s physical, cultural, and historical context.
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