This is in addition to previous plantings for other improvements that are part of the East Waterways project, including 5,300 perennials and 25 shrubs planted along the east side of Bowl Lake last year, and a multi-year preparation of soil around Jefferson Lake for its transition from turf to a meadow ecoscape. Teams started preparing the meadow transition in 2022, as it’s a process that can take up to five years, dependent on invasive plant pressure, soil moisture and climate conditions.
But as this all-staff morning proved, one day can make a big difference — pulling our nonprofit conservancy’s team together to physically improve this great urban treasure.
“What a great morning of planting to enhance the East Waterways project,” said Shawnell Faber, Director of Land Management. “Kudos to the entire team — for coordinating the event, purchasing the plant material, laying out the design, and preparing the site so our entire Forest Park Forever staff could join in.”