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UrbanExolorer_Mando
May 29, 2025
Hiking
The Class of 1918 Marsh is a tiny remnant of a large wetland that formerly
covered all of the area now occupied by playing fields, parking lots, and the Nielsen …
covered all of the area now occupied by playing fields, parking lots, and the Nielsen …
UrbanExolorer_Mando
May 29, 2025
Hiking
Fortunately, in 1969 an environmental studies class chose the marsh as its class project. After collecting a great deal of data and making allies of the local press, they convinced the university administration to rethink its plans and the land was saved as a wildlife refuge and teaching and research area. It is named for the Class of 1918 because this class agreed to reallocate money that they had donated during their 50 year reunion for a Japanese pond to the new project of enhancing the marsh.
UrbanExolorer_Mando
May 29, 2025
Hiking
Unfortunately, during the last 25 years little has been done to maintain the marsh, in spite of the interest of a large number of people and the development of several management plans. It suffers from runoff from nearby construction sites, parking lots, and fertilized playing fields. In addition, the field on the south side of the marsh is used by the plowing crews to store snow (with its accompanying salt and debris) in winter.
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10
hikers
13.1km
03:23
70m
70m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Moderate
8
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Easy
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Elevation 260 m
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