[BCNnet] New Montrose Beach signage

[Leslie Borns]

This is great news, Ryan.  Just in case there's any question among
dogpeople, the signs say, "No dogs, please."

/Leslie Borns
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On Sat, 18 Aug 2001 23:44:42 -0600 "ryanwc" <ryanwc@msn.com> writes:
> There's a regular at my kayak-rental place on the river.  He comes by
> walking his dogs and has been going out on the water about once a 
> week.
> From being on the river, he's getting into birding, though I can't 
> seem to
> convince that the great blue herons he sees aren't 'cranes'.  A 
> minor
> discrepancy, all in all.  He refers to whatever he hasn't seen 
> before as "a
> really rare bird," a habit with a sort of innocent charm.
> 
> Anyway, to circle back to topic, he told me today that he also 
> regularly
> walks his dogs at Montrose, but that 'you have to keep them on the 
> leash or
> they ticket you.  They're really strict.'
> 
> I think three months ago he would've been upset about this, but he
> understands the reason for the sanctuary.  He himself hasn't been 
> ticketed,
> so the word must be passing through the doggy grapevine.
> 
> Just thought it was interesting to hear reaction from someone who is 
> closer
> to the other side of the divide, though he's coming our way.
> 
> Ryan
> 
> 
> 
> Chicago River Canoe &Kayak
> www.chicagoriverpaddle.com
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Leslie Borns" <birdperson@juno.com>
> To: <ibet@lists.enteract.com>; <bcnnet@ece.iit.edu>
> Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2001 8:00 PM
> Subject: [BCNnet] New Montrose Beach signage
> 
> 
> >
> > "Though I do not believe that a plant will spring up where no seed 
> has
> > been, I have great faith in a seed.  Convince me that you have a 
> seed
> > there, and I am prepared to expect wonders."
> > - Henry David Thoreau
> >
> >
> >
> > Bird People:
> >
> > When it comes to Montrose Beach and Point these days, it's all 
> about
> > wonder.  The latest is the installation of two beautifully crafted 
> dune
> > habitat protection signs on the eastern, vegetated portion of the 
> beach.
> > These signs were a long time in the making.  The Park District 
> took great
> > care to incorporate succinct educational and regulatory language, 
> along
> > with an attractive design and bilingual (English/Spanish) format.  
> The
> > two new signs are a huge addition to an already incredibly rich 
> habitat.
> > On behalf of all lakefront birders and those of us deeply involved 
> in the
> > process, we extend a heartfelt thanks and hats off to Mary Van 
> Haaften,
> > Park District Natural Areas Manager; Barry Burton, Deputy Director 
> of the
> > Department of Natural Resources; and our eminent Lakefront 
> Director,
> > Julie Gray, for their sincere dedication and commitment to the
> > preservation and enhancement of high-quality lakefront habitat.
> >
> > Along with the two new dune protection signs, two shorebird 
> protection
> > signs were installed in the eastern corner of the beach.  These 
> signs
> > will serve the area well even if the experimental shorebird 
> enclosure is
> > not recreated.
> >
> > Please stay tuned for more information and updates about the 
> wonderful
> > habitat that has emerged on Montrose Beach, and the birds, 
> wildlife, and
> > unique plants it sustains.
> >
> >
> > /Leslie Borns
> > BCN Lakefront Task Force
> > birdperson@juno.com
> > Chicago/Cook
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