Today, we redefined the area of the the west parking lot by changing the split rail fence bordering the space.  The majority of the west parking lot was not used and was being degraded due to abuse.  It was deemed too expensive to properly harden the area.  In addition, the habitat restoration work in the surrounding the parking lot made this the perfect time to include this area and return it to what was likely it's old habitat-savanna.  This area will be tilled to break up the compacted soil then seeded with native plant species. The new enclosure is a smaller space and will be used for overflow parking.

After the plants are growing and you see a savanna in development next year, you can say we

Seeded a parking lot
and put up a savannah

Gary, Sandy, Bill, and Paul(operator) (Steve Jerant)

 The work crew watching holes being made by the power the auger.  Years of compaction, dry weather, and lots of sandstone underneath made it hard going the whole day.

Paul and his bobcat (Steve Jerant)

 Paul was very happy when we got to the last, number 23, hole to drill.

Paul, Gary, Bill, and Steve at the end of the job (Steve Jerant)

Apologies to Joni Mitchell