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2nd Annual Spring Fundraising Auction, March 30, 2008, Noon - 3pm, Pikes Waterfront Lodge, Fairbanks
Chena Flats Ski Tour was held Saturday, March 8, 2008 at 1pm to celebrate the preservation of nearly 200 acres of open space. Nine people
spent 1.5 hours getting to know the area and exploring the trails of the Chena Flats Greenbelt Project. It was a beautiful sunny day with unseasonably warm temperatures of close to 40 degrees. Fun was had by all!
Recent Accomplishments
We have recently purchased an additional 17.5 acres in the northern section of the proposed greenbelt area with the assistance of The Conservation Fund, and have had offers from landowners to purchase an additional 45 acres. Further local fundraising efforts are underway. We can use your help! Click here to make a donation.
| The Chena Flats Greenbelt Project has received a national honor accompanied by a grant from the Kodak American Greenways Awards Program. The $1,500 grant will help preserve open space, wildlife habitat, and recreational opportunities in west Fairbanks (at the base of Chena Ridge). In addition to receiving the grant award, the Chena Flats Greenbelt Project will be showcased as a national model for its innovative efforts to develop a greenway in Fairbanks. |
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Kris Hoellen from the Conservation Fund giving Sally Andersen and Martha Reynolds the Kodak check at the Green Infrastructure Workshop in Fairbanks, February 11-15, 2008.
Photo courtesy of Bob Henszey. |
KUAC Radio Interview about Chena Flats Greenbelt Project, May 11, 2007
Click here to listen to former project coordinator, Marie Beaver, talk about our citizens' effort to protect greenspace (mp3).
 Fairbanks Nordic Ski Club tour of the Chena Flats
In April, 2007, Dave Lacey of the Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks led a group of cross-country skiers on a tour of the trails in the Chena Flats area.
Auction Results
The Chena Flats Greenbelt Project held a fundraiser auction and brunch on Sunday, March 4, 2007 at Pike’s Waterfront Lodge. On a cold, not-yet-spring day, 45 people turned out to support and learn about the Greenbelt Project and linger by the fire at the Lodge. At the end of the day we had raised over $5000, funds that will be put towards pursuing and purchasing further properties and land conservation easements within the envisioned greenbelt.
Over 57 local businesses and individuals contributed items to the auction. Thank you to the supporters of the Greenbelt Project and to Pike’s Waterfront Lodge and Jay Ramras for hosting the event. We would like to thank the following donors and volunteers:
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| College Town Pizza |
Apocalypse Design |
Gulliver’s Books |
| Water Wagon |
Well Street Art Company |
Molly Lee, Museum of the North |
| Beaver Sports and Greg Wisenhant |
Elaine Mayer |
Cache Creek Mercantile |
| Jen Landry |
Ridgeview Chiropractic Clinic |
Doug Simms |
| Ballroom Dance Club of Fairbanks |
Blue Stone Massage |
Chena Hot Springs Resort |
| The Blue Loon |
Leaf it to Me |
Alaska Feed |
| Susan Todd |
Carol Roblee and Don Lokken |
Polhavn Woodfabrik |
| Ingrid Herreid |
Anna Marie Benson |
Sandy Zirnheld |
| Jeff Merkel |
Judy Regan |
A Chimney Sweep |
| Renee Patten |
Fairbanks Soil and Water Conservation |
Karen Brewster |
| Aldona Jonaitis |
University of Alaska Press |
Raven Sports |
| Carol Norton |
Inua Wool Shoppe |
Gayle Mayo |
| Arctic Wild |
Michael Wald |
Alaska Outdoor Rentals |
| Tom McLean |
Calypso Farm and Ecology Center |
Wendy Berg |
| Jan Lokken |
Frank Keim |
Janet Kidd |
| Susan Grace |
Howard Feder |
Sally Andersen |
| Test the Waters Adventure Sports |
Patrick Mechanical |
Pike’s Waterfront Lodge |
| Jack Schmid |
Dennis Witmer |
Barbara Travis |
| Artworks |
Charles Scott |
Joanne Henszey |
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| Bob Henszey |
Karla and Larry Bright |
Kathy Campbell |
| Kevin Maxwell |
Karen Brewster |
Elaine Mayer |
In May 2006, The Conservation Fund, on behalf of the Interior Alaska Land Trust, secured the first 84.9-acre parcel of the proposed Chena Flats Greenbelt. The property sits at the base of Chena Ridge, directly north of Chena Point Avenue and contains some of the most highly valued bird and wildlife habitat in the entire proposed Greenbelt.The parcel will remain as is, continuing to provide excellent range for moose and smaller mammals as well as nesting cranes, migrating waterfowl and songbirds. A long-used winter recreational trail crossing the property will continue to offer skiing, snowmachining and walking opportunities. Perhaps most importantly, the natural beauty of the property has been preserved for passersby. |
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