The City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation and Public Works departments, in partnership with the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, on Tuesday will celebrate the completion of improvements to the Neary Lagoon Wildlife Refuge Interpretive Trail, made possible by a grant from the California Habitat Conservation Fund.
They’ll hold a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. near the Blackburn Street entrance to Neary Lagoon, and unveil a new floating walkway and interpretive signs.
“Neary Lagoon is a unique and special place where our community can enjoy connecting with nature just a short distance from the hustle and bustle of downtown,” Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History Executive Director Felicia Van Stolk said in a release. “Since 2010 local students have come to this beautiful park on field trips to learn about its habitats, wildlife, and conservation.”
Tony Elliot, director of the city’s parks and recreation department, said the project “not only highlights our commitment to environmental stewardship but also provides an educational and accessible space for the entire community to enjoy and connect with nature.”
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