Tue, 08 Apr 2008, 8:48pm, rcbakewell said
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Thanks to Gloria Koch-Gonzalez for her arranging to have the broken down bench removed from the Oak Woodland trail that prallels Fulton between Willard N and Arguello Blvd entrance. This trashed bench had been an eyesore and attracted garbage – two months ago someone saw fit to dump a sofa at that spot. Anyway, this area of the Oak Woodland has undergone a transformation – the trail and sitelines have been opened up, campsites have been removed and ivy cleared from the oak trees. The 3rd av / Fulton native slope is showing well, responding to recent plantings and regular follow-up. The plants and shrubs are filling in and some are flowering right now. The Fulton border, from Arguello Entrnce to near 4th Av , has been cleared of Cape Ivy and planted with such as coffee berry , ceanothus, sticky monkey flower and california currant. We also seeded lupine and phacilia. This section of Fulton south sidewalk is now more utilized by the public and affords views into the Oak Woodland. The 2nd Av / Fulton entrance to the Woodland is getting increased foot traffic – joggers, dog walkers and families with kids. This is a welcome change from a year or two ago when heavy invasive brush bordering Fulton, extending down into the hollow, and vagrant campers discouraged people from enjoying this remarkable place that is Coon hollow and surrounding areas. Please join us for the upcoming 2nd Sat AM workparty 4/12 , meeting in front of the Conservatory of Flowers. You can join us each month – 2nd Sat at 10 AM. ROB BAKEWELL

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