It was a beautiful morning to join my fellow community members in improving trails and reseeding at Kneebone Open Space. The picture at left is obviously Thomas Open Space, but a camera this morning would have made it hard to shovel and rake, so no picture today.
Today we spread crusher fine on trail segments that make it possible to walk or bike from Arapahoe through Kneebone to Rothman both on the east and west ends of Kneebone Open Space. The Open Space and Trails themselves have natural beauty and a great view of the front range and the trails provide a much needed north-south connection. This is particularly important as we think about children going to and from school and the increasing emphasis on Safe Routes to School.
Today I met a couple who have a second home here in Lafayette and many Cub Scouts and their families, as well as LOSAC volunteers and Open Space staff and other local residents who wanted to help out.
It is always a great feeling to get out in the community and be part of making a tangible and visible difference. Being on City Council or the Mayor of Lafayette means far more to me than attending meetings and saying "aye" or "no." I am a part of Lafayette.
My first Open Space Day was four years ago on the property east of Exempla and I have since worked on Rothman, Bullhead Gulch, Thomas Open Space, and the Outdoor Classroom on either Open Space Day or Arbor Day.
Many thanks to our Open Space staff and Open Space Advisory Committee volunteers who made today happen (and provided awesome snacks from Curious Cup and Indulge!). They really make the Open Space Program Shine.
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