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Open Edge Preserve reports strong attendance, volunteer support and announces leadership change
Summary
Open Edge Preserve staff told the Town of Oakland commission they estimate 30,000'40,000 annual visitors, more than 2,000 student visits, 6,000 volunteer hours, a 10,000+ Facebook following, and announced Nicole O'Brien will step into a leadership role; the preserve seeks funding for a new education area and noted event parking challenges.
Jennifer, a representative of the Open Edge Preserve, briefed the Town of Oakland commission on the preserve's activities, volunteer contributions and operational challenges.
Jennifer said the preserve now uses an electronic group check-in system and estimated annual visitor numbers between 30,000 and 40,000, though she cautioned exact figures are not available because of recent changes in tracking. She detailed education programming: the preserve hosted 873 Montessori education days this year, 499 students from Oakland Avenue Charter School,…
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