E is for Education and the Environment

This weekend, we were at Bur-Mil Park and stopped by the Frank A. Sharpe, Jr. Wildlife Education Center. It is conveniently located on the edge of the greenway and along the birding trail. The center is a great place to step in out of the elements- not to mention a place to get a drink of water and use the bathroom. In addition to being a great rest stop, they offer wildlife education programs for people of all ages. Two free classes, particularly relevant to this post, are Growing the Green Way and Living the Wildlife.

The renovated barn, that houses the above education center, was originally owned by Julius W. Cone and was known as the Owl's Roost Farm and Poker Club (reference). Julius was the brother of Clarabel and Etta Cone and son of Herman and Helen Cone. His stepdaughter's husband was local architect Edward Loewenstein. So, yet again, a facet of Greensboro's history takes us back to the prominent Cone family.

If you get a chance, stop by Bur-Mil's Wildlife Education Center. It is a fine example of a free, resource available to all. Today is ABC Wednesday and for our GO GREEN Greensboro, "E" is for 'Education and the Environment'.

Comments

[Lea]

Interesting!
Have a good day!
Lea
Lea's Menagerie

[Carver]

Great post for E. Education and the environment are extremely important. Carver, ABC Wed. Team

[Jane Mitchell]

I just browsed through some of the pictures of Bur-Mil Park and Clubhouse. What a wonderful venue for family gatherings, weddings, meetings or just a day in the park.

[Roger Green]

A MOST important lesson!
ROG, ABC Wednesday team

[Lowell]

This is a very fine place and a real assset to the community. I'm confused, though, 'cause I thought Jim Belushi headed up the Wildlife Education bizness. :-)