Bushnell's North Star Woods is one big step closer to opening, thanks to board members Bill & Denise!

Plus, board member Marty Jones purchased all the signage, and Bill found a good price for the signposts, and the team brought it all home! The installation of all the new signs at the parking area is a required step before the property can officially open to the public.

These signs:

protect sensitive habitat
guide safe parking for up to 16 cars
improve visitor safety at the Hunt/Roberts Road curve
include accessible reserved spaces near the shelter
clearly mark the service road as no-parking/no-driving except for emergencies

And here’s the coolest part:

The entire parking area (~$20,000) was paid for through the 2025 Annual Celebration & Music on the Prairie with lots of help from many wonderful board members and volunteers.

Please join us in thanking Bill, Denise, and Marty for their hands-on leadership and their heart for the land. Bushnell's North Star Woods is almost ready… and it’s because of people like them.