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Nature advisory committee secures a $4,000 grant and plans composting and food-forest projects
Summary
Mary Varel reported the Oak Hills Nature Advisory Committee expanded to 12 members, added three city council members to its roster, received a $4,000 grant, and plans a composting area and food-forest demonstrations this spring; the committee also plans citizen-science events.
Mary Varel, speaking for the Oak Hills Nature Advisory Committee, said the group has grown to 12 members and now includes three city council members. The committee is reworking an "alternative natural lawn" due to a drainage issue, is advancing a composting area in the lower parking lot with master-gardener support, and has a food-forest project planned for the spring.
Varel said the committee has been awarded one grant of $4,000 and is awaiting notification on a second grant. She said past events (including a February “Composting 101” talk that drew about 75 attendees) have been successful and the committee intends to continue talks and citizen-science activities such as a planned bioblitz this spring.
Members noted parking and timing will need to be balanced with golfing activity as events expand. The committee said it will continue partnerships with the Norwalk Garden Club, the city arborist and other local groups.
