Building a Trail from the Ground up
Presented by Sierra club Winding Waters Group
Wednesday, August 05
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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2026-08-05 19:30:00
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Building a Trail from the Ground up
Sarah Akemon shares how she planned and built a new trail at Yellow Birch Ravine?from concept to construction?balancing habitat protection with visitor access.
Columbus - Red Room
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Red RoomSarah Akemon shares how she planned and built a new trail at Yellow Birch Ravine?from concept to construction?balancing habitat protection with visitor access.
What does it take to build a trail from the ground up? Join Sarah Akemon for a look at the creation of a new trail at Yellow Birch Ravine, one of Indiana's most ecologically unique places. As a longtime hiker, Sarah has spent years exploring trails and thinking about how they shape our experience of the landscape. This project offered an opportunity to give back by helping create a route that protects sensitive natural features while inviting visitors to discover hemlocks, orchids, mountain laurels, rock shelters, and waterfalls. The presentation will follow the project from concept to construction, highlighting the challenges and rewards of building a trail that balances conservation and access.
Please register to join the program via Zoom.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Library Event | Community Partnerships |
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The Main Library is located in the Cleo Rogers Memorial Library in downtown Columbus at 536 Fifth Street. Completed in 1969 and designed by architect I.M. Pei, it features library collections for children, teens, and adults. It also houses the Columbus Indiana Architectural Archives, Family and Local History collection, and BCPL Create studio.
About the branch
The Main Library is located in the Cleo Rogers Memorial Library in downtown Columbus at 536 Fifth Street. Completed in 1969 and designed by architect I.M. Pei, it features library collections for children, teens, and adults. It also houses the Columbus Indiana Architectural Archives, Family and Local History collection, and BCPL Create studio.