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<br /> <br />habitats and species, and the Eno-New Hope Connectivity Conservation Strategic Action Plan. <br /> <br />4. Brainstorming Session – For facility and recreation <br />collaboration opportunities amongst jurisdictions and <br />partners <br />David Stancil- Orange County – Gave introduction to agenda item. <br />Parks: Hollow Rock Nature Park, Little River Park, Lake Michael, Baldwin Parks <br />Park locations with plans in the future: Mill House Road Park, Twin Creeks, Wilson Creek <br />Programming ideas: Joint Calendar for major events; Education and outreach campaigns (e.g., <br />off leashed dogs within parks); Senior Games, Seymour Center and Aquatic Center programs, <br />pollinator gardens. <br />Recreational Facilities: Potential collaboration between City of Mebane and Orange County, <br />gym spaces in Towns of Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and Orange County. Walking Trail System within <br />the county. Camping locations along the Mountain to Sea Trail. Establish a central place to <br />display an amenities list across jurisdictions and partners such as the Countywide Parks List. <br />RecTrac training opportunities collaboration. <br />Annual Events: Fishing Rodeo, Juneteenth celebrations, festivals, Creek Week, Parks and <br />Recreation Month, Climate Challenge Month <br />Age Groups Mentioned in Discussion: Teens, Aging Population <br />Tourism Attractions: Brainstorming Session – For facility and recreation collaboration <br />opportunities amongst jurisdictions and partners. <br /> <br />4. Interactive Parks and Trails Maps Updates <br />Kalani Allen – DEAPR staff met with Chris Dwindle, Orange County GIS and talked about options to <br />maintain and update trail information using Enterprise II. He will work on an interim solution while the County <br />waits to obtain the software. and. Marabeth Carr will contact those on the initial committee and <br />additional staff/members in the next few weeks to discuss a meeting. <br /> <br />5. What’s on the Horizon? / Park Plans and Local <br />Updates <br />a. City of Mebane <br />Aaron Davis <br />• Comprehensive Master Plan was adopted at the February City Council <br />meeting. <br /> <br />b. Town of Chapel Hill <br />Nikiya “Nikki” Cherry <br />• Magical Heal on April 27th. <br />• Track Meets for Special Olympics and looking for volunteers. <br />• Plans to reopen Teen Center in the Spring; Have had some paint parties <br />in the building. <br />• Skate Park and inclusive playground