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Environmental Stewardship Award 2007
Students from the School of Academic and Career Development are continuing their community partnership at the Angel Mounds State Historic Site.
The students began construction of a walkway with the delivery of materials purchased two years ago with grant funds. Student John Memmer designed the walkway in his Architectural Design class. Each Thursday in October and November the students worked to erect a safe walkway into what is supposed to be a wetland. Vanderburgh County is very dry, even at 30 inches deep.
When cold weather came, the students discovered how cold a morning canbe at Angel Mounds. Although only 25 of the original 100 feet are completed; the students are enthusiastic about getting back out there in spring of 2008 to finish it. These students are not trained carpenters, and all are considered high risk for dropping out of school. They participate in this project voluntarily, and have shown a great respect for the environment and the community around them.
The following students are participants: Aaron Bolinger, Jeremiah Johnson, Drew Abrams, Scott Atherton, Luke Stamey, Allison Hudnall, Jesse Risley, Justin McCraw, John Memmer in the project.
The Vanderburgh County SWCD supervisors and staff are proud of you keep up the good work.
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AWARD 2006
Scott Township Park
Scott Township Park had its beginning in early 2003 when the Scott Township Trustee and Advisory Board voted to buy a 38-acre tract of land located off Schlensker Road in Scott Township. The property consisted of a wooded area and a beautiful 2-acre lake. The Township took possession of the property in January 2004. There was much work to do in putting in a road to the property from Schlensker Road and getting the infrastructure in place.
In the spring of 2004 the cabin that was on the property was remodeled.
Volunteers also began work on cleaning up the property and laying out walking
trails. There are five separate trails totaling just over a mile, some of which
take the hiker around the lake and through the woods to see a variety of trees,
wildflowers, and birds. There are also squirrels, rabbits, and deer on the
trails. Some of the trees on the trails, especially in the north area of the
park, are quite old; and some undoubtedly go back to the pre-Civil Ware era.
Color coded signs mark each trail. Boy Scouts have built walking bridges over
gullies, making these trails relatively easy to traverse.
During the Labor Day weekend of 2004 volunteers erected the playground, which
consists of a slide, fire pole, climbing wall, and many other activities. The
playground is handicapped accessible, and benches provide a place for parents to
relax and watch the children. Across from the playground is a family picnic area
with picnic tables and slides. Modern restroom facilities, constructed in 2004,
are located next to the picnic area.
The area around the lake was developed in 2005. Members of the Friends of
Scott Township Park built a floating fishing pier through a grant from Toyota.
Boy Scouts built benches located around the lake for visitors to relax and fish.
A Park Board was established in 2005 with the responsibility of administration of the Park, maintenance of the facilities, and development of programs. Volunteers are organized to prepare the Park for the season each year and do routine clean up activities.
The Park was dedicated on June 4, 2005 during a day-long Grand Opening. It
has been a definite asset to this community for those wanting to get away from
the hectic pace of everyday life, and it will continue to positively impact the
lives of Scott Township residents for years to come.
Congratulations and thank you to all who made this park possible for Scott Township!