News Release, Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society, June 12, 2009

The success of the new Watts Walk boardwalk at the Open Air Classroom is probably twice our expectations. More importantly, the new boardwalk is being used a significant amount of time by the people we built it for: the disabled, the children, the wildlife watchers and for those seeking peace and tranquility. The 450 engraved names are a storybook of the valley. Many walk the boardwalk twice, once nose’s to the ground and once taking in the scenery and wildlife. Many are returning daily and weekly. Children run free, safely enclosed by cedar. Memorial benches offer places of rest and solace. Visitors are crowding out vandals!

There is only one problem with the boardwalk. A serious problem in my mind.  I don’t like to walk somewhere and come back the same way. I have discovered that most agree. That is why I am happy that the boardwalk is planned to become a loop trail almost a kilometer and half in length.