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Thank you for inquiring about the WTGA! We invite you to join our non-profit association dedicated to the creation of the Woodland Trail. We are over 300 members strong.
The Woodland Trail
The mission of the Woodland Trail Greenway Association is to advocate for and partner in the development of a publicly-owned multiuse trail and greenway from Pioneer Park to McAlister Springs, linking the cities of Lacey, Olympia and Tumwater in Washington State.
We further advocate the development of other non-motorized connections, recognizing that it will be part of an interconnected system of trails, sidewalks, bike lanes, low volume streets, and transit in Thurston County, WA.
Please contact the Woodland Trail Greenway Association for more information: info@woodlandtrail.org
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May 28, 2008 Update:
May 18, 2008 Update:
February 26, 2008 Update:
December 2, 2007 Update Phase 2 of the Olympia Woodland Trail it now open! Thanks to everyone for an awesome turnout of 100+ volunteers, planting the last 6,000 plants for this trail section on Saturday, December 1, 2007 !!! Despite the predictions of snow -- which did start just as we were wrapping up" -- we planted all 6,000 plants on the trail. And... we "stuck around" to follow-up with wrapping the trunks of trees with aluminum foil, to protect them from mice. The trail is now open for everyone to use, all the way from Eastside entrance to the Chehalis Western Trail, and beyond! This was an outstanding celebration of support for our community's growing trail system! |
Ribbon cutting at the opening ceremony for the Woodland Trail -- Olympia Phase 2 -- December 1, 2007
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November 30, 2007 Update Rain, Shine - or SNOW! - We're Ready to Plant this Saturday, Dec 1, 2007 |
Literally thousands of trees and plants are already positioned for planting. Come join us for a fun community event. You'll enjoy the experience, the company of others on Saturday and will be able to see the results of your labor for many years to come.
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November 27, 2007 Update - Come to the Opening Ceremony, then help us plant our way from Fones Road to the Chehalis Western Trail! Trail opening and Community Planting Event: Dec 1, 2007 |
Come to the Woodland Trail Phase 2 opening ceremony at 9 AM, then help us finish planting 10,000 plants.
With the completion of Phase 2, the Olympia Woodland Trail connects to the Chehalis Western Trail.
After the ceremony at Fones Road, we will plant our way to the Chehalis Western Trail!
When:
Dec 1, 2007
What time:
Opening ceremony 9 AM
Planting 9:30 AM - 2 PM
Where: Woodland Trail crossing on Fones Road, one block South of Pacific
Avenue
Bring: Rain Gear, Gloves, and a shovel. Tools will be provided
Mark your calendars:
* Saturday, November 17th -- 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM
* Saturday, December 1st -- 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM
We have a fantastic crew of volunteers ready to pre-auger holes to make planting easier. Huge trucks (hauling 45 cubic yards at a time) have already brought-in compost and other material to make easier for the plants. More volunteers will bring in and stage the plants for these events. All you have to do is enjoy some wonderful company and get a "plant or two" relocated to help make our trail beautiful.
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Woodland Trail Greenway Association
Project Status on the East-West Corridor
August, 2007
Bridging the Gap
Thanks to persistent and effective work by Representative
Brian Baird
and the Thurston Regional planning council (TRPC) to secure federal funding,
Thurston County and WSDOT have completed the bridge over I-5 to connect the
North and South segments of the Chehalis Western Trail (CWT). This project will
ultimately include bridges across Martin Way and Pacific Avenue. The CWT
bisects the Woodland Trail just South of Pacific Avenue. This project was the
result of hard work, persistence, and cooperation on the part of many trail
advocates, staff members, and elected officials. Great job!
Tumwater Valley Trail, Phase 1
This piece of the East-West trail system starts at the pro shop of the Tumwater
Valley golf course, and it ends at T Street, just across the Deschutes River
from Pioneer Park. The WTGA partnered with the City of Tumwater to get a
$300,000 Federal grant via the Surface Transportation Program (STP),
administered by TRPC. The WTGA provided a match of 100 volunteer hours, $3000,
and numerous letters of support. Design is scheduled to commence Jan 1, 2008.
Tumwater Valley Trail, Phase 2
This segment connects Tumwater Historical Park to Falls park. The initial
design is complete, and the Tumwater City Council has directed Parks staff to
build the trail.
Olympia Woodland Trail (OWT) Phase 4a
OWT Phase 4a connects Rowan Street in the Wildwood Neighborhood to Watershed
Park at the new roundabout on Henderson St. This piece of the trail is being
built by the developer of the Henderson St. parcel at no expense to the
taxpayers.
Olympia Woodland Trail Phase 1
Phase 1 of the OWT was completed August 7, 2007. It runs From Eastside St. at
Watershed Park to Dayton St. The WTGA partnered with the City of Olympia to
secure a $300,000 grant from the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation (IAC).
We provided a grant match of $3000 and 200 hours of volunteer labor. We also
helped to prepare the grant application, and jointly presented the proposal to
the Committee. Our project was ranked number one out of 23 statewide proposals
for trail funding!
Olympia Woodland Trail Phase 2
OWT Phase 2 runs from Dayton St. to the Chehalis Western Trail. It was funded
through a cooperative STP grant between the Cities
of Lacey and Olympia for $500,000. TRPC administered this grant program. The
WTGA offered a grant match of $3000 and 200 volunteer hours, but the match was
not required, so we are rolling it over to the next grant application. This
trail segment is scheduled for completion in Fall 2007.
Lacey Woodland Trail (LWT) Phase 1
LWT Phase 1 was completed Summer 2006. It starts at Sleater-Kinney St. and it
continues through both roundabouts on Pacific Ave. It was funded through the
aforementioned cooperative STP grant with the City of Olympia. Kudos to the
City of Lacey completing the first piece of the Woodland Trail!
Lacey Woodland Trail Phases 2a and 2b
Phase 2a of the Lacey Woodland Trail will close the gap between the CWT and
Sleater-Kinney St, and phase 2b will close the gap between the East Roundabout
and Woodland Creek Park. The WTGA partnered with the City of Lacey on an IAC
grant application, creating graphics and matching $3000 and 200 volunteer
hours. We did not that grant, but the City of Lacey recently secured other
funding. The City of Lacey will seek public input on the design process in Fall
2007.
1000 Trees
As you use the trail, you may notice some small trees with stakes next to them.
The WTGA, formerly the East-West Greenway, has been planting trees on this
corridor for over 10 years. In 2002, we began to clear this entire corridor of
Scots Broom and Blackberry, and we started planting trees in earnest. This
phase is nearly complete, with over 1000 trees and counting. This project is
successful because of generous assistance from Washington State Department of
Transportation (WSDOT), Olympia Parks, Arts, and Recreation Department (OPARD),
and our awesome volunteers who selflessly plant trees, maintain them, clear new
areas, and join in the Annual Scots Broom Conga Line!
Fall Planting
Currently, the Phase 2 corridor is not very inviting. It passes a derelict
trailer yard, warehouses, industrial lots, and busy truck loading docks. The
dry, sandy soil barely supports Scotch Broom! With your help, the WTGA won an
STP grant, administered by TRPC, for $148,692 to restore a 3000 ft x 100 ft
section of this corridor. We will augment the soil with 4000 cu. yd. of soil
amendments and plant 1,200 trees along the edges, filling in the central areas
with 7,200 low shrubs, creating an open, green, and inviting trail landscape.
Need more information?
Want to help?
http://www.woodlandtrail.org
Who is the Woodland Trail Greenway Association?
Read more information about our non-profit community association
Contact Information: WTGA P.O. Box 7054 Olympia, WA 98507 info@woodlandtrail.org
WTGA Board:
John Horton, President
Nancy Garcia, Vice President & Media Liaison
Nicki Johnson, Treasurer
Doug Buster, Webmaster
We are seeking board members! Let us know if you want to be involved. Time commitment is minimal; reward is great. Please contact us at info@woodlandtrail.org.
Please read our information and goals and join our membership as we work with local governments and the community to develop these unique urban lands for recreation and natural resource preservation -- a legacy that we can all share.
We seek volunteers of all types: trail builders, those with organizational skills, graphics and media expertise, sign makers, opinion leaders, fundraisers, friends of the environment and others....all welcome!
Please contact us ASAP -- The year 2008 is when the public gets involved in making this long-awaited trail a reality, and you can help!
Dear Friends: USE THE TRAIL!!! It's the best way to show that the residents of Olympia and Lacey want this trail developed!
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last updated: May 28, 2008.
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