A new educational nature trail at Pendery Sports Park in Melbourne is now open.
The trail provides residents with an opportunity to learn about Campbell County’s native plants, wildlife and natural habitats. One of its unique features is a wetland area where the white turtlehead, a rare native plant, was identified.
Campbell County Judge/Executive Steve Pendery delivered remarks during the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 6, followed by an introduction to the trail from James Johnson of Campbell Conservancy, the volunteer organization that spearheaded the project.
Following the ribbon-cutting, attendees walked the trail and explored the natural areas it was designed to highlight.
The project was made possible through a partnership between Campbell County Fiscal Court and Campbell Conservancy. Conservancy volunteers contributed nearly 170 hours of work, with additional assistance from county maintenance and park staff.
