Heritage Trail in Caulfield Park
Request for a Community Grant
Background.
Caulfield Park has been described as “the number two park in Melbourne after the Botanical Gardens”. It contains a wealth of heritage aspects as well as many mature tree specimens, five classified as ‘heritage trees’. Internationally it is commonplace to find identification which helps the visitor appreciate the merit of the trees they are viewing.
Hundreds of people pass by many of these trees and structures on a daily basis as they exercise in and around the park.
Yet the ordinary visitor to Caulfield Park has little insight or knowledge as to the types of trees or other aspects contained in the park, or the means to identify and appreciate them.
The Friends of Caulfield Park wish to undertake a project to enable visitors to the park to enhance the enjoyment and appreciation of the trees and other aspects of interest (the war memorial, the group of statues, the band stand, the lake, the original lamp-stand and fountain, etc) that it contains.ProposalTo develop an environmental walk that identifies suitably labeled trees, birds, and other cultural aspects with a written trail guide that enhances the visitor experience in the park.
Details
Background.
Caulfield Park has been described as “the number two park in Melbourne after the Botanical Gardens”. It contains a wealth of heritage aspects as well as many mature tree specimens, five classified as ‘heritage trees’. Internationally it is commonplace to find identification which helps the visitor appreciate the merit of the trees they are viewing.
Hundreds of people pass by many of these trees and structures on a daily basis as they exercise in and around the park.
Yet the ordinary visitor to Caulfield Park has little insight or knowledge as to the types of trees or other aspects contained in the park, or the means to identify and appreciate them.
The Friends of Caulfield Park wish to undertake a project to enable visitors to the park to enhance the enjoyment and appreciation of the trees and other aspects of interest (the war memorial, the group of statues, the band stand, the lake, the original lamp-stand and fountain, etc) that it contains.ProposalTo develop an environmental walk that identifies suitably labeled trees, birds, and other cultural aspects with a written trail guide that enhances the visitor experience in the park.
Details
- To approach the originator of the Master Plan (John Patrick - who already has the knowledge), to identify the trees to members of the FoCP.
- To prepare a partially illustrated guide showing locations.
- To affix names or numbers to the trees to enable findings
- To research and develop a coordinated website page on the Caulfield Park website (www.caulfieldpark.com) that will contain details of the trees and other aspects that will enable those interested to follow up in depth.
- Strengthen the involvement with and include all levels of the community who have the desire to learn about and appreciate.
- Involves the community in planning and the implementation of a well-needed service.
- Has the capacity to be integrated into school curricular as a part of environmental learning.
- Encourage greater involvement and park appreciation.