(no fee to attend; however pre-registration is required – space is limited)Learn firsthand how wildlife habitat and cutting-edge park design intertwine. The masterplan of the park includes: 100 miles of new trails for hiking biking and more; 19 miles of canoe trail; playgrounds, walking paths, and bark parks.The Parklands will preserve and enhance nearly 80 percent of the land for natural landscape, which will result in environmental benefits including improved air and water quality and increased wildlife habitat. 21st Century Parks is establishing The Parklands as a powerful educational resource to encourage hands-on learning for our region’s school children, while simultaneously inspiring opportunities for adults and families. The Parklands will also create a significant urban habitat corridor that will stretch 15 miles within Louisville’s boundaries, linking together what are today scattered fragments of forest. It will protect and enhance the landscape for countless species of plants and animals. For more info:
http://www.theparklands.org/the-vision.html