These are plans derived from the designs of the three teams during the charrette, and two additional rounds of comments from charrette participants. The points below relate to the drawing attached to the document.

1. Principal trails. These trails will be ADA-accessible and will promote comfortable
passage by a wide variety of people.
- 1A eastern entrance moving to the southwest towards the junction of trail IC, and south to the service road, IB
- 1B service road from chickee to south edge of Preserve
- 1C raised walkway from north through the wetland, becomes trail cutting through pinelands to intersect trail to the south, a new trail
These trails will be wide with a surface allowing wheelchair movement.

2. Secondary trails. These trails are more narrow, unimproved, and not accessible to
wheelchairs.
- 2A nature trail from education center to south and looping back, a new trail
- 2B nature trail from southwest trail that forms the southern boundary of the pinelands, 1A. Trail loops north through the pinelands, a new trail that will be blazed through an area presently dominated by exotics.
- 2C wide but unimproved trail that forms the southern boundary of pinelands on the west side of the Preserve, a new trail that will be blazed through an area presently dominated by exotics. This trail can form a fire boundary for future management of the pinelands.

3. Jogging track. This track will be of an improved material and optimal for exercising, replacing the present asphalt track that follows the perimeter of the preserve on its eastern and southern boundaries. The track will follow the northern boundary of the pond and lead to the perimeter road intersection connecting directly with the Fitness Center. This will provide a greater distance, approximately 950 yards. All of the structures of the old vita course will be removed. More tree planting will be provided along the track (but trees pruned up so that the track is visible from a distance) to provide a cooler running environment and a sense of security. Native species should be selected that are compatible with adjacent areas of the Preserve and yet provide good shade. Lighting and call boxes would encourage evening use along the edge of the Preserve, but not within it. A drinking fountain could be established near the multiple use structure at the northern end of the track. It would be possible to add a secondary jogging route through the preserve by connecting the track with IA and 2C above.

4. The pond and future development. We should leave the northwest shore of the pond as is, and the southern edge should be extended to the south. The edge of the pond should connect with the wetland by a gentle slope, no steeper than 10°. Such an excavation and slope will provide the physical conditions for the establishment of a wetlands community to the east and south. There is the possibility of the future construction of a small dorm/apartment area between the pond and the arena. Such a project may require a slight modification of the northern edge of the pond and a realignment of the running track. Housing (it could even serve students with environmental interests) may ultimately help protect the Preserve, and its construction could provide some funding for suitable landscaping around it. The principles of its design could even be consistent with the structures in the Preserve. Given this possibility it will be important to site the mixed-use facility (see below) far enough south into the northern tip of the Preserve and along the eastern edge of the pond, so that it is isolated from noise.

5. Mixed-use facility. This should be constructed in the northeast of the Preserve and near the east edge of the pond. The Facility should include a terrace on the pond, which will connect to a raised walkway that moves south along the wetlands and into the center of the Preserve. This facility should be suitable for lectures, dance recitals, musical concerts and other events. It can also be used for outdoor picnics, and for events connected to athletic contests in the Arena and Soccer Stadium. This should be an open facility without restrooms (available in the nearby arena or across the road in the Fitness Center). The group picnic facilities (those with covered areas, multiple tables and outdoor grills, and perhaps water) should be considered as an amenity of Campus Recreation and be made available to campus clubs and other units for planned picnics. Although the edge of the pond may be a good location for this facility, it should also open out into the edge of the Preserve so that it can be seen from other areas and invite use. The first three ranked designs from the Architecture design competition (run in association with the charrette) indicate some of the creative possibilities for such a structure.

6. Small Educational Facility. This should be built near the junction of the primary trails in the interior of the Preserve, south of where 1A, 1C and 2C come together. It should be open, with a fire-retardant roof and should allow for approximately 3 picnic tables or 25 people. Its primary use will be as an outdoor classroom. Its use should be controlled by the Department of Environmental Studies.

7. Garden area. This should be established on the southwest corner of the Preserve. It will consist of (1) an area for the display of artworks outdoors; (2) permanent raised beds for a variety of garden activities, demonstration beds of native American medicinal plants, herbs, etc. The garden activity originally proposed for the west side of the Preserve should occur in this area, outside of the Preserve. The garden Area should contain a small structure including a shed for storing tools and a covered area with a single working table and benches (7A).

8. Recreation Area. The shaded area south of the pond and north of the garden area should be considered as a site for passive recreation. The jogging track will promote the movement of people through the area. Picnic tables, particularly at the northern end and with outdoor grills, would provide a place for picnics. One covered structure with 2-3 picnic tables could be used for groups, and could be reserved for a nominal fee from Campus Recreation. This area could begin near the northern edge of the pond (as on the map) but could extend well to the south.

9. Seating and Rest Areas. Benches can be placed at strategic intervals along the principal walking paths. Picnic Tables (9) at the previously mentioned areas and also at the eastern entrance (1A) would provide opportunities for relaxation, study and group discussions. These will be used along the eastern and southern perimeter of the Preserve because of their proximity to housing and classrooms. They should be established in conjunction with existing tree cover, and additional planting may be necessary to increase the amount of shade. Shading is extremely important, otherwise the tables and benches will not be used.

10. Establishment of the three plant communities. A clear boundary between the hardwood hammock on the south and the pinelands in the center may facilitate future management of the pinelands community. Its northern wetland boundary will do the same. The wetland will naturally establish on the northern edge (already partly there) once the proper gradient is established and the wetland is connected to the pond. Each of the communities will be interpreted by signs along the major trails and numbers for the secondary nature trails. Transition areas may be established between the communities, as some pines within the hardwood hammock, reflecting the changes that occur when fire is removed from the pineland system. Some pines will be established in slightly wetter habitats. All exotics will be removed from these areas of the Preserve and be appropriately replanted.

11. Design Principles. All structures in the Preserve should be built with principles of green construction, and with environmental principles in design. (i.e. orientation, passive ventilation and appropriate landscaping). Only the multiple-use facility will require electricity, and that could be provided with solar panels. There should be some unity of design for the three covered and permanent structures, and for the tables and benches and picnic areas as well. Design could include elements that relate to native American traditions, or motifs often used in Park settings, as that at the Deering Estate.

12. Access to the Preserve. Access to the major trails will be promoted by prominent entrances. Informal access to the Preserve via small trails will be discouraged by dense plantings of thorny native shrubs all along the perimeter. Signage can inform of the sensitivity of vegetation (and some endangered plants) to random walking to discourage the establishment of informal paths within the Preserve. The Preserve should not be open at night, and Campus Police should have the authority to detain anyone who has not obtained prior permission to enter the Preserve at night for a legitimate educational purpose.

13. Supervision and Maintenance. It is important that existing units be given formal responsibilities towards these facilities. Any areas and structures appropriate for group use should have the possibility of being formally reserved. The group picnic areas should be under the supervision of Campus Recreation. The educational facility should be supervised by Environmental Studies so that class use of the structure can be reserved. The multiple-use facility could be supervised by Campus Recreation, or by some other organization (possibly a committee with membership from faculty, staff and students-with strong representation from Campus Recreation). Trash bins should be located at the following areas of the Preserve: multiple use facility, east entrance, south entrance, southwest garden area and northwest picnic area. These should be regularly emptied, particularly after major events, as graduation or football games.