January 2006


Crestwood Trail Complete!On Saturday, January 21st, 65 volunteers with the Memorial Park Conservancy completed construction of the new Crestwood Trail! This trail now provides a safe, shaded pathway into Memorial Park for all park users arriving from the east. (See Map) Many thanks to all of our incredible volunteers from the HARRA Tornados Running Club and the YES College Preparatory School. Thanks also to our 60 volunteers from Camp LEAD and the YES College Preparatory School for clearing vegetation for the new Infantry Woods Trail.
	Infantry Woods Trail Building Event...Volunteers Still Needed! February 10th, 2006, 9am-2pm Come help the Sophomore Class from The Kinkaid School build the first 500 yards of the Infantry Woods Trail (See Map). Meet at Memorial Loop West at Memorial Drive, across from the Lieberman Loop, and come prepared with work gloves, long pants, closed-toe shoes, insect spray, sunscreen, safety glasses, bottled water and Enthusiasm! The Conservancy will provide tools, drinks and lunch for volunteers. Call 713-863-8403 or email volunteer@memorialparkconservancy.org to sign up!
1st Annual Golf Tournament On Tuesday, May 23rd, 2006, The Memorial Park Conservancy will host our inaugural Golf Tournament to benefit Memorial Park! Register online today!		Visit our new and improved website! Download park maps, join our new e-subscription list and find out more about your favorite park! www.memorialparkconservancy.org
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