Volunteers report clearing ravine, mapping historic features and planning spring tours

Volunteers from the Friends of Crystal Springs and Morton Hill Cemeteries reported on their recent activity. Over the past month they were able to work a limited number of hours because of weather but cleared roughly a 50-by-100-foot area south of Executive Bridge, flagged boulders and holes, and identified the location of an old rectangular culvert that has caved in over time.

The group said the work improved a small public area that visitors can use for picnics and informal visits and helped document historical landscaping features. Volunteers also reported growth of 62 followers on their Facebook page after two tours in October that brought about 50 visitors. Future plans include a spring 'flower walk' when daffodils bloom and continued archival work to redraw maps and verify headstone positions.