Funds from a private donor and a Clean Ohio Conservation Fund grant in November 2007 allowed the Lake Erie Islands Chapter of the Black Swamp Conservancy to close on the last piece of property to begin work on Jane’s Trail.
Funds from a private donor and a Clean Ohio Conservation Fund grant in November 2007 allowed the Lake Erie Islands Chapter of the Black Swamp Conservancy to close on the last piece of property to begin work on Jane’s Trail. LEIC-BSC now has completed the purchase of an additional three acres on SouthBassIsland adjacent to Ladd Carr Wildlife Woods. The organization thanks land owners John and Debbie Woischke and Nettie La Plante for their cooperation and patience through the grant and acquisition process. Mrs. La Plante’s late husband, Harvey, always enjoyed the woods around their home and often enjoyed walking through them. “We are so pleased the LEIC-BSC has purchased a portion of the woods so that it won’t be developed,” Mrs. LaPlante said. John Woischke also enjoys walking in the woods and is always puttering on his wooded property. He said he also is happy to see a portion kept in woods. The two properties are wooded with a mix of Sugar Maple, Blue Ash, Basswood, Black Cherry, and Common Hackberry. Wildflowers like Dutchman’s Breeches, Jack in the Pulpit and Blue Phlox are present in the spring. The properties will provide a great place to watch birds, enjoy wildlife, and walk in the woods with the adjacent Ladd Carr Wildlife Woods.Planning for the trail will begin this winter with construction hopefully next spring or summer. LEIC-BSC will be working with the donor, family and friends of Jane Coates to make sure that the trail and signage are completed according to their wishes. Jane was well known for her love of the island and especially its wild areas. The donor hopes that a trail can be constructed in an accessible location, but still will be sheltered enough to provide those who walk it with a quiet opportunity to observe and enjoy nature.Volunteers are needed to serve on the trail planning committee and also with trail construction duties. If you are interested in either, please contact us at 419-285-5811 or
Due to popular demand, an additional session of Nature Camp 6-8 year olds has been added. Campers can now enroll in Nature Camp 6-8 year olds July 19 - 22, 2010 3:30 to 5:30 Apply now by filling out a registration form found in the Nature Camp Section on the side bar.
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