Woollam Preserve Master Plan

Parks
Written By Chelsie Wyse
 

OCBA was retained by the Kalamazoo County Parks Department to develop a master plan for the County’s newest park, the Arthur E. & Mildred H. Woollam Nature Preserve. The Preserve’s 200 acres encompass Bass Lake and Scouter’s Pond, surrounded by native forests in which diverse flora and fauna thrive, all within a Conservation Easement.

OCBA worked closely with the County and stakeholders to create a plan enabling the park to be opened for public use, protect the natural features, and provide facilities/recreation. Two public input sessions and meetings with 10 different focus groups were held.

The resulting plan offers extensive trail loops of varying lengths, picnic pavilions, bathrooms, parking areas, and nature play areas. Kayaks and paddleboards will be available to rent, and picnicking and fishing along the shore of Bass Lake will be offered. A bird blind will give hikers a view of the heron rookery in Scouter’s Pond. And several cabins from the former Boy Scout camp are being retained to offer youth programming opportunities.

 

SERVICES PROVIDED

  • Master Planning

  • Community Engagement

YEAR COMPLETED

2023

Chelsie Wyse

Chelsie Wyse is an experienced advertising professional with a demonstrated history of working with animation, video, digital design, print design, photography, and copywriting.

Chelsie possesses 5+ years experience owning and operating a small business, never once paying for Facebook ads or Google ads. All through cultivating meaningful relationships and creating great content.

Skilled in Art Direction, Adobe Creative Suite, Brand Development, Content Development, Marketing Strategy, Communication Strategy, and Social Media Algorithms.

Strong educational background with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) focused in Advertising from Grand Valley State University, an Associates in Communications from Grand Rapids Community College, and has volunteered on boards in a 'communications specialist' capacity.

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