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Committee backs grant applications to revitalize Barnard Nature Center and add an accessible trail in East Rock Park
Summary
The committee approved two grant actions: a DEEP grant application to revitalize the Barnard Nature Center (up to $334,500) and a DEEP recreation-trails grant to build an accessible trail loop in College Woods (about $277,730), with city match sources and a plan for community engagement if awards are made.
The City Services & Environmental Policy Committee unanimously approved two park grant actions Thursday designed to improve access and programming at Barnard Nature Center and to add an accessible trail in the College Woods area of East Rock Park.
Parks Director Max Webster told alderpersons the Barnard proposal seeks funding to build multiuse path connections, create an elevated boardwalk and…
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