Lakeshore Nature Preserve's Audio Trail
The Preserve has so many stories to tell! If only the trees could talk...
Well now there is a new way to learn about the cultural and natural history of the Preserve, that is almost like hearing it from the trees.
Next time you are wondering about the Preserve and you come across a "story spot" marked by one of these small 6 X 10 inch signs, take out your cell phone and give a us a call to hear a narrated recording.
Just follow the recorded prompts. There is NO CHARGE to you--just whatever your carrier charges for normal airtime.
You'll hear a 2 minute recording on a variety of topics. There are tales about what happened a thousand years ago and stories about on-going projects. Ever so often we'll add more stories or post a temporary narrative describing a new field activity under the title "Work in Progress."
Talk back to us
You can even leave us a message and tell us if you have an idea for a new Preserve narrative. Listen to the introductory audio trail message for instructions. (Maybe you would like to do a class project to narrate a Preserve story of your own!?)
Take along a map...and visit ALL the stops on the audio trail
Why not make a treasure hunt excursion out of trying to reach all of the "story spots? "
Click here for a printable map.
You can also find this map posted on the sign boards at the following major trailheads:
Muir Woods (at the bottom of the stairs)
Picnic Point (near the stone wall/ parking area)
Frautschi Point (near the stone wall/parking area)
Can I hear the stories right now or save an audio file to my portable media player?
If you just can't wait to hear the stories on your cell phone, you can listen right now or save them to your portable media player for the next time you visit the Preserve.
1. Muir Woods Restoration Open/save audio file Read more about this topic...
2. Reading the Landscape Open/save audio file Read more about this topic...
3. Madison Park and Pleasure Drive Association Open/save audio file Read more about this topic...
4. Class of 1918 Marsh Restoration Open/save audio file Read more about this topic...
5. Friends of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve Open/save audio file Read more about this topic...
6. Picnic Point Farmhouse Open/save audio file Read more about this topic...
7. Biocore Prairie Restoration Open/save audio file Read more about this topic...
8. Summer Cottages Open/save audio file Read more about this topic...
9. Tent Colony Open/save audio file Read more about this topic...
10. Save the Woods! Open/save audio file Read more about this topic...
Happy trails!
Stories for this audio trail were written by Erika Janik, Ann Burgess, Janet Batzli, and Daniel Einstein.
Sign and map design by Darin Newman.
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