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Rollins students present 'Olmsted Heritage Park' concept for Druid Hills site in Lake Wales
Summary
Students from Rollins College presented a conceptual park plan emphasizing native sandhill restoration, longleaf pine planting and low‑maintenance landscaping. Commissioners praised the work and indicated interest but requested further staff study; no formal action was taken.
Students from Rollins College on Monday presented a concept plan for a four‑acre neighborhood park in the Druid Hills area, calling it the Olmsted Heritage Park. The plan centers on restoring a sandhill habitat, planting native longleaf pines and wiregrass, and creating a pastoral center, picturesque groves, pastoral strands and a framed border to improve habitat and passive recreation.
The presentation was led by Isabelle Bonin and accompanied by a team of Rollins students and their faculty sponsor, Dr. Bruce Stevenson, who said the work was informed by precedents such as Winter Park's Central Park Ramble and Box Sanctuary. The students said the plan prioritizes native species to reduce long‑term maintenance and irrigation needs.
"The highest point is 182 feet and the lowest point is 157 feet," student Isabelle Bonin…
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