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'''El Paso Wildflower Preserve''' is a gated preserve developed by the [[Freshwater Land Trust]] on a 51-acre tract behind [[Wildwood Centre]] which opened on [[March 30]], [[2012]]. It was funded and named for El Paso Corporation, through its affiliate, [[Southern Natural Gas]]. | '''El Paso Wildflower Preserve''' is a gated preserve developed by the [[Freshwater Land Trust]] on a 51-acre tract behind [[Wildwood Centre South]] which opened on [[March 30]], [[2012]]. It was funded and named for El Paso Corporation, through its affiliate, [[Southern Natural Gas]]. | ||
El Paso was looking for a environmental project in the [[Homewood]] area and inquired of the Freshwater Land Trust, which had owned the land since [[2001]]. El Paso offered $35,000 to develop the area as a preserve. Features include a 6,000-foot walking trail, benches, and foot bridges across the property's two streams. It is estimated that 15 to 20 species of wildflower and trees are in the area. | El Paso was looking for a environmental project in the [[Homewood]] area and inquired of the Freshwater Land Trust, which had owned the land since [[2001]]. El Paso offered $35,000 to develop the area as a preserve. Features include a 6,000-foot walking trail, benches, and foot bridges across the property's two streams. It is estimated that 15 to 20 species of wildflower and trees are in the area. | ||
Revision as of 11:31, 15 December 2020
El Paso Wildflower Preserve is a gated preserve developed by the Freshwater Land Trust on a 51-acre tract behind Wildwood Centre South which opened on March 30, 2012. It was funded and named for El Paso Corporation, through its affiliate, Southern Natural Gas.
El Paso was looking for a environmental project in the Homewood area and inquired of the Freshwater Land Trust, which had owned the land since 2001. El Paso offered $35,000 to develop the area as a preserve. Features include a 6,000-foot walking trail, benches, and foot bridges across the property's two streams. It is estimated that 15 to 20 species of wildflower and trees are in the area.
References
- Singleton, William C. III (September 7, 2011) "Wildflower preserve planned for Homewood." The Birmingham News
- Singleton, William C. III (April 2, 2012) "El Paso Wildflower Preserve officially open in Homewood." The Birmingham News
- Kleimeyer, Craig (June 1, 2012) "El Paso Wildflower Preserve now open." The Homewood Star