From left, SCC President Cecil Groves and Outdoor Leadership students Eric Johnston, Lauren Smither, Tyson Stager, Chad Purcell, Alex Nance, William Carlson, Matt Cooke and Lauren Ledford (in background)

Nature Trail Expanded

As part of a service project, Southwestern Community College personnel and students extended the campus nature trail, which will soon be completed for community use. From left, SCC President Cecil Groves and Outdoor Leadership students Eric Johnston, Lauren Smither, Tyson Stager, Chad Purcell, Alex Nance, William Carlson, Matt Cooke and Lauren Ledford (in background) spread mulch on a new section of the trail located behind the library. “We removed hazardous trees, picked up trash, cleared brush, laid mulch and installed water breaks for trail stabilization,” said Paul Wolf, Outdoor Leadership director. “We’ll have three new trail areas that connect to our existing trail. We’ve planned kiosks with picnic tables and we’ll have benches along the way so trail users can be active, as well as sit and reflect with nature. The new sections include deep woods, as well as scenic vistas and as soon as more leaves fall, one spot will have a grand view of the Tuckaseigee River.” Peter Messier’s surveying students are preparing maps for the trail. Wolf said the project, which he calls “an outward sign of citizenship,” was initiated on Citizenship Day and will provide a valuable resource for both the college and the community.

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