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Refl ecti on & Learning Garden at Lincoln Park SIGNAGE DESCRIPTIONS A H B E C D F G November 27, 2018 A. Old Beaver Creek & Buttermilk Falls • Discussion and imagery of the historic path of Beaver Creek. • Industry and other development’s impact on Beaver Creek. • Origin of the name Buttermilk Falls. B. Colonial Times in Lincoln Park • Time line and discussion of the indigenous and settlement history of the area. • Explanation of the ambush that occurred in the 1600s and its impact. C. Geologic History of Albany • Discussion on what the rock outcrops reveal about the geologic history of the area. • Explanation of how the underlying geology has impacted the development/settlement of the capital region. D. Wetland Habitats • Discussion of what wetlands are and what makes them unique. • Discussion of why wetlands are important including,wildlife habitat value and ecosystem services. E. Meditation Labyrinth • Explanation of what a meditation labyrinth is and how to use it. F. Rain Harvesting & Urban Agriculture • Overview of saving and re-purposing rain water. How it helps with the community garden and the water cycle as a whole. • Discussion on how to do this at home with rain barrels. *Trees, specimen shrubs, and specialized plantings will have small tags to identify plant species throughout the park. * G. Beaver Creek Clean River Project Environmental Benefi ts • Explanation of how the project is improving the environment in Albany and including reducing pollutants entering the Hudson River and limiting CSOs in Albany. • Description of how the project is improving public health by minimizing CSOs in the Ravine and providing improved access and learning experiences. H. Meadow Habitats & Pollinators • Discussion of what meadow habitats are and their value to pollinators. • Importance of pollinators and the challenges that face them. I. Human Sundial • Instructions on how to use the sundial. I