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For 2016, Cleveland Heights Rocks and Waters walks Quilliams Creek, a major tributary of Nine Mile Creek within the city.
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Walk through the local geology, ecology and history of this important bluestone landscape.
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The Berkshires are sometimes referred to as America’s Cultural Resort. Providing perpetual public access to unique natural areas, stellar cultural venues and connecting hikers, walkers, visitors and locals to these places requires vision, long-term planning, and public-private partnerships. Hear how non-profit organizations and public entities in the Berkshires are coming together to provide public access and physical connections through a designated National Heritage Area and prized community spaces from the top of Massachusetts down to the bottom.
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For 2016, Cleveland Heights Rocks and Waters walks Quilliams Creek, a major tributary of Nine Mile Creek within the city.
On sidewalks and forest paths, we follow Quilliams on its course to join Nine Mile.
Walk through the local geology, ecology and history of this important bluestone landscape.
Nine Mile Creek is a new member of the Cuyahoga River Area of Concern for watershed restoration. We’ll also discuss stream restoration issues.
Doan Brook Parks explores park landscape in the hand of natural and human forces. Find evidence for the rise of local bedrock, for bulldozing glacial ice and for Doan Brook’s cutting of a beloved ravine.Review the impacts of park development, including the outstanding Cleveland Cultural Gardens. See the recently completed Doan Brook Enhancement Project in terms of stormwater mediation and the restoration of local natural habitats.
This document provides an overview and rationale for establishing a new free primary school in the London borough of Merton. It summarizes that there is currently a shortage of primary school places in Merton, particularly in central Wimbledon. The proposed school aims to address this shortage while also offering more flexible school hours and term times to better support working parents. It would take an individualized, child-centered approach to learning to ensure all students can fulfill their potential. The school vision emphasizes putting children and families at the heart of learning and the local community.
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1. TETON STEWARDSNewslet ter of the Gra nd Teton National Park Foundation
S p r i n g / S u m m e r 2 0 1 5
his summer it is increasingly obvious to Jenny Lake visitors that Inspiring Journeys—the
multimillion dollar renewal effort at Jenny Lake for the NPS centennial in 2016—is well un-
derway. The second of four construction seasons started in May, and, as with last year, the primary
focus is on backcountry trail work. In September, physical changes in the frontcountry will also
start to become apparent and will impact late season visitors. “We will maintain access to as much
of the area as possible during construction,” Chris Finlay, Grand Teton’s chief of facilities, said.
“Still, this effort will require visitor cooperation and patience over the next few years.”
Transforming the Visitor Experience
Grand Teton Unveils High-quality Trail Improvements and New Route
Closures at Jenny Lake as Inspiring Journeys Continues to Move Forward
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Photo: Bob Woodall, FPI, Inc.
2. Early season hikers heading around
the south end of the lake are being
rerouted onto the southwest horse
trail as crews finish causeway walls
and other work. By the end of June
this lakeshore trail will be open for the
remainder of the season.
Summer brings access to newly recon-
structed trail sections that were closed
last year, but other closures and re-
routes are in place to keep visitors safe
and workers productive. Most notably,
the trail segment from Hidden Falls to
Inspiration Point is closed all summer
while crews reconstruct the bridges,
rock walls, and trail tread. Access
to Inspiration Point is via the lesser
known Cascade Canyon Horse Trail,
a forested route that connects
Cascade Canyon to the lakeshore trail.
After Labor Day, underground infra-
structure and utility work will begin
in the visitor plaza and campground
areas. A temporary visitor center will
be moved to the south Jenny parking
lot and will be readied to accommo-
date the public beginning spring 2016.
The parking lot will be restriped to
accommodate vehicular traffic and
maximize parking efficiency in the
condensed parking lots.
Finlay added, “Come early or late in
the day, or enjoy other parts of the park
as crowding will be worse before it
gets better. Despite the park’s detailed
planning, we know that visitors will be
inconvenienced during the next few
summers of construction. But we also
know that the end result will be well
worth any temporary inconveniences.”
$2.2 Million
To Go!
$11.8 million has been raised
to date toward the Foundation’s
$14 million goal. Grand Teton
will contribute $3 million to
the project. Gifts of $25,000
and above will be recognized
in the Jenny Lake visitor plaza.
The campaign ends
August 25, 2016.
Want to join the effort?
Contact Leslie Mattson
at 307-732-0629 or
leslie@gtnpf.org.
Continued
3. Hiking Tips
During summer 2014, crews installed:
• 1207 lineal feet of new trail
• 309 stone steps & checks on existing trail
• 12 stone drains
• 650 square feet of dry stacked wall
• 880 lineal feet of single-tier stone
retaining wall
• 600 lineal feet of unused trail reclaimed
Before & After
Before—Difficult trail conditions
hikers encountered
After— 2014 trail work that
improved the hiking experience
Plan Ahead
Whether hiking around the lake or
using the shuttle to cross, you are
still able to visit the ever popular
Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point
during construction season.
Combining these two destinations
into one hike requires more time
and distance than usual due to
the temporary trail closure.
Jenny Lake Boating directs visitors
to exit the dock and proceed to the
right. Just west of the West Boat Dock,
look for signs that clearly point to
either destination. You’ll access
Hidden Falls via the normal approach
east of the falls, but access to
Inspiration Point will occur via
Cascade Canyon or the Cascade
Canyon Horse Trail.
Fewer People,
Dramatic Scenery
Consider exploring other lakeshore
hikes in the park. Rangers will
happily recommend favorites and
help you plan an unforgettable day.
Photos: Bob Woodall, FPI, Inc. and Ryan Sheets/Sheets Studios
4. T
Message from President
Leslie Mattson
his summer marks the
10th anniversary of the
Youth Conservation Program
in Grand Teton National Park.
It began in October 2005 with Shelby
and Gale Davis, visionary philanthro-
pists who generously support educa-
tion and conservation. They told me
about a program at Acadia where kids
worked on trails and asked what it
would take to launch such a program
in Grand Teton. Their children had an
incredible experience, and it impacted
their outlook on wilderness, conserva-
tion, and the natural world. Shelby and
Gale were also delighted that the kids
came home exhausted each day!
I discussed the possibility of a teen
trail crew with then Superintendent
Mary Gibson Scott and Chris Finlay,
chief of facilities, and the idea was
met with excitement and enthusiasm.
Once the needs and costs were identi-
fied, the Davises made a leadership gift
to pilot the crew in summer 2006.
Ten years later, 189 teens have partic-
ipated in YCP. This program is more
than a job; it is an action-packed educa-
tional opportunity that accomplishes
park projects and helps participants
develop a conservation ethic and
work skills. Since 2006, we’ve raised
$1,686,985 for YCP and have a long
list of donors who believe in this
effort. Shelby and Gale continue to
play a leadership role, as does the
Coca-Cola Foundation, Vail Resorts,
AC and Penney Hubbard, JWJ Family
Foundation, Susan Lancelotta and
Nick Koutrelakos, The Norman F.
Sprague, Jr. Foundation, U.S. Bank,
Mountain Khakis, Skinny Skis, Wells
Fargo, and Marmot, to name a few.
Not only has YCP experienced enor-
mous success, it inspired two other
youth initiatives that are growing:
NPS Academy, an internship program
for diverse college students, and
Pura Vida, an outreach program for
local Latino students.
Thanks to our wonderful supporters
for allowing YCP to flourish. If you see
the teens on the trail this summer, say
hello. One day, they will bear the re-
sponsibility for our national parks. I’m
confident these young men and wom-
en will be well prepared for the job.
Leslie Mattson
President
Our Team is Growing
You may know Steve Cain as Grand Teton’s senior wildlife
biologist, but after his January 2015 retirement from the National
Park Service our donors will now see Steve in a very different role—
a development officer at the Foundation. We look forward to putting
his decades-long knowledge about Grand Teton to great use, informing
and connecting our donors to park wildlife. Welcome, Steve!
Photo: Sarah Dewey
Photo: Ryan Sheets
5. T.A. Moulton Barn
Preserving the Homesteading Legacy on Mormon Row
he six remaining historic
homesteads on Mormon
Row are some of the
most visited cultural sites in
Jackson Hole. This district, listed
on the National Register of Historic Places
in 1997, provides a lasting example of the
life of families who lived near Blacktail
Butte at the turn of the century. The T.A.
Moulton family settled this ranchland in
1907, and the T.A. Moulton barn is the only
building remaining from their homestead.
The barn is an impressive 1½ story log
structure and a prominent visual element
of Mormon Row. The landmark has been
documented by countless photographers,
artists, historians, and writers as a symbol
of the Old West and was featured in the
Hollywood classic, “Spencer’s Mountain.”
The barn helps tell the story of what
Thomas, his brother John, and their neigh-
bors experienced in their new life in the
shadow of the Tetons.
Thomas Alma Moulton built the core
structure in 1928, and the Moulton family
added a hayloft in 1934 and a shed-roof
extension in 1939. The classic western
gable-with-shed structure appears much
like it did long ago, although its condi-
tion is now degraded. Character-defining
details are deteriorating, and damage to
critical features protecting it from the
elements is threatening the building’s
structural integrity.
This summer, the park will host vol-
unteers, including descendants of the
Moulton family, and the Michigan volun-
teers—a cultural preservation group who
has been coming to the park for 20 years.
These groups will work on the roof, walls,
and floor of the T.A. Moulton barn, led by
Harrison Goodall, a renowned architec-
tural conservator with over 40 years of ex-
perience in cultural resource stewardship
in Grand Teton. A preservation carpenter
from the Western Center for Historic
Preservation will accomplish specialty
work, and the Foundation-funded Youth
Conservation Program teen crew will also
participate.
Since 2012, Foundation support for
Mormon Row has enabled assessment of
the condition of structures, the creation
of a comprehensive preservation plan,
and critical stabilization of multiple
structures. The park is in planning stages
of a comprehensive effort to improve
visitor access and interpretation through-
out Mormon Row, including improve-
ments to parking and other visitor facili-
ties, addition of an accessible interpretive
path, and continued preservation and
stabilization of the cultural resources
throughout the area. Foundation sup-
port will elevate the impact of this effort
through preserving the iconic T.A.
Moulton barn, providing insight into the
rich cultural history of Grand Teton and in-
spiring future generations of park visitors.
Want to support preservation efforts?
Contact Leslie Mattson at 307-732-0629
or leslie@gtnpf.org.
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Photo: Lisa Erdberg
6. s I look back on my first
year at Grand Teton, it’s
great to recall the wonderful
people with whom I’ve become
acquainted and reminisce
about the amazing experiences
that filled my days. What better
way to begin my second year than to
honor the National Park Service—
established in 1916 to protect our
nation’s most significant and remark-
able places. I am extremely thankful
to call this national park home and
grateful to serve a leadership role at a
time when the agency’s accomplish-
ments are being recognized through
a celebration of its 100th anniversary.
A central tenet of our NPS mission
is youth engagement. Clearly, young
people represent the next generation of
park stewards and our brightest hope
for the future of resource conservation.
Grand Teton National Park Founda-
tion has long supported our outreach
to young audiences through the NPS
Academy, Pura Vida, and Youth Con-
servation programs, and we thank you
for that patronage. As part of the NPS
centennial, we look forward to work-
ing with park staff and partners to in-
crease our outreach through classroom
programs and special events. During
the next 18 months, we will strive to
kindle a spirit of conservation and
stewardship among youngsters,
acquaint diverse visitors with the
importance of resource preservation,
and reinvigorate those who already
support the NPS and its mission.
All 407 NPS units will be working
toward a common goal: To connect
with and create the next generation of
park visitors, supporters, and advocates.
In April, the NPS launched its “Find
Your Park” campaign to better com-
municate the value of all national park
areas and inspire support. Grand Teton
served as one of three parks for the
kick-off, and we used an interactive
kiosk with Skype capabilities to con-
nect with visitors in New York City,
Los Angeles, Washington, DC,
San Francisco, and Atlanta. It was a
novel way to spread the word about the
wonders of our National Park System.
This fall, national parks will extend free
visits to all 4th graders plus their fami-
lies to connect them to their American
heritage. And in January 2016, we will
host an urban ambassador summit,
called Mountains to Main Street, to
inspire college students toward be-
coming conservation leaders and NPS
ambassadors. Add to that our ongoing
NPS Academy, and we are definitely on
track to expand youth engagement and
conservation stewardship.
As the days unfold, we will embrace
every opportunity to educate visitors
about the importance of the NPS
and share our Teton story of conserva-
tion and philanthropy epitomized
by the efforts of park advocates such
as John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Laurance S.
Rockefeller, Olaus and Mardy Murie,
and our Foundation family. We are
also the fortunate recipients of a
heritage forged by early NPS leaders
such as Stephen Mather and Horace
Albright who were early champions
of Grand Teton National Park.
There is much to celebrate together
in the coming months, and I look
forward to a summer filled with
new adventures in this remarkable
landscape. Thanks for all you do to
further our stewardship and service
responsibilities in 2015 and beyond.
Message from
Grand Teton National Park Superintendent
David Vela
Photo: NPS
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7. $1,500 funds a bear-resistant food storage box in Grand
Teton National Park with a 3 x 5” stainless steel plaque to
honor your special person. They’ll receive an irresistible
teddy bear and information about why bear boxes are so
important, wrapped in a festive box and tied with a bow.
Your bear box will be located at a popular park campsite.
It’s sure to bring a smile to friends and family who care
about protecting park wildlife and making Grand Teton a
safer place for visitors and bears alike. Thanks to donors,
300 boxes have been installed. 700 more are needed to
reach our goal.
Visit www.gtnpf.org/initiatives/
wildlife/ to learn more about
bears and these life-saving
lockers. Contact Steve Cain
at 307-732-0629
for your bear box today!
Bear Boxes
A perfect gift for the wildlife
enthusiast in your life
LegaciesandLastingMarks
ith Sadness, We Would Like to Recognize and Honor the Following
Philanthropists and Conservationists who have Recently Passed but Left Lasting
Marks on Jackson Hole and Grand Teton National Park. We are Indebted to Each of
Them for the Important Role they Played in Giving Back, Standing Up for, and Actively
Participating in our Local Community. The Foundation is Very Thankful for their
Generous Support, Wisdom, and Leadership Over the Years. Their Commitment to
this Place is Matched Only by their Generosity and the Legacies they Leave Behind.
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Photo: Diana Stratton
Stephen P. Adamson, Jr. Ann Breedlove David Carlin Ted Donnan
Alan Hirschfield Luke Lynch Karen Oatey Clarence “Stearnie” Stearns
8. Mailing: PO Box 249
Moose, Wyoming 83012
Physical: 25 South Willow Street, #10
Jackson, Wyoming 83001
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GTNPF Staff
Leslie A. Mattson, President
Mark Berry, Vice President
Steve Cain, Development Officer
Elise Delmolino, Manager, Annual Giving
Emily Greiff, Events &Communications Coordinator
Maddy Jacobson, Development &Communications Assistant
Kim Mills, Director, Communications, Corporate Relations &Estate Planning
Mary Patno, Accounts Manager
Kelley Web, Administration Manager &Assistant to the President
Leslie Muzzy, Intern
Grand Teton National Park Foundation
Post Office Box 249 Moose, Wyoming 83012 t (307) 732-0629 f (307) 732-0639
www.gtnpf.org
Barbara Carlson
Max C. Chapman, Jr.
Natalie Clark
Nancy S. Donovan
David Easterly
Lisa Claudy Fleischman
Bill Givens
Barry Gold
Bill Gordon
Jeff Hanson
Maura L. Harrower
Christine A. Hartley
Debbie Hechinger
Jane B. Hill
Neal Manne
Adrienne Mars
Hank McKinnell
Richard W. Mithoff
Mark Newcomb
Hugh O’Halloran
Trina Overlock
Tom Saylak
Scott Spangler
David Viehman
Lisa Wan
Gerald T. Halpin
Chair Emeritus
Don Alsted
Debbie Barker
Andrea Bent
Dennis Butcher
Meriam Calabria
Colby Cox
John Gerber
Ron Harrison
Sandy Hessler
Jean Hocker
Renny Jackson
Clay James
Molly Kelly
Chuck Koob
Charlotte Krugh
Alison Lee
Phil Leeds
Glenn Ray
Ed Riddell
Lee Riddell
Catherine Marcus Rose
John Rutter
Ann Ryan
James E. Ryan
Robert B. Smith
Susan Thomas
John Townsend
John Turner
Kelly Walker
Celia Wallace
Rob Wallace
Kevin Warsh
Shawn Whitman
Jeff Willemain
Scott Williams
Terry Winchell
Board of Directors Resource Council
Barbara Carlson
John Faraci
Kate Mead
Inspiring Journeys
Campaign CoChairs
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10. —your gift—
Matters
National parks belong to all Americans. Each person who values
Grand Teton National Park can play a role in improving the experience for
all who visit.
It’s easy. Give up to $500 to the Inspiring Journeys campaign
and your gift will be matched, dollar for dollar, by the Community
Foundation of Jackson Hole and an anonymous donor until we reach our
$50,000 goal. Once we complete this challenge, the $50,000 you
helped raise becomes $100,000 in on-the-ground project funding.
DoubleYour Impact
11. Inspiring Journeys, a $17 million public-private partnership
between Grand Teton National Park and Grand Teton National
Park Foundation, is renovating Jenny Lake’s trails, bridges, key
destinations, and visitor complex in celebration of the
National Park Service centennial in 2016.
Don’t miss this opportunity
to double your gift.
Your generosity will bring sustainable
solutions to Jenny Lake while transforming
the experience of 1 million people
who visit each year.
12. Give Today and Help Us Reach Our Goal!
Visit www.gtnpf.org or call 307.732.0629
PO Box 249 • Moose,WY 83012
The Need
Trails built in the 1930s have become worn, and damage now threat-
ens fragile habitat and prevents many people from exploring all the area
has to offer. Minimal information exists to educate visitors in the tiny visitor
center, and facilities can’t accommodate the number of people who come
each year.
The Vision
Inspiring Journeys builds upon the park’s longtime philanthropic roots
to create unforgettable experiences and a sustainable trail system for the
National Park Service’s next century.
Backcountry visitors will enjoy phenomenal hiking with more
predictable trail surfaces and greatly improved access to Hidden Falls
and Inspiration Point.
Frontcountry visitors will discover an outdoor plaza that is a destina-
tion in itself with educational and interactive content, improved access for
those with limited mobility, and formal viewing areas that highlight vistas.
Photos: Bob Woodall, FPI Inc., Diana Stratton, and NPS