Greenways
Our neighborhood owned Greenways are one of the most unique features of Walnut Grove. These ~6.7 acres, including just over a mile of paved paths, provide a pleasant sense of open space and add value and desirability to our neighborhood.
The Greenways Committee is responsible for overseeing mowing, tree maintenance, path maintenance and lighting along the four greenways. Please contact the Greenways Chair to report any concerns including lighting outages. When reporting a concern, please include the Greenway description (A,B,C or D) and the nearest light post number or home address.
A group of Greenway Volunteers (you can join in!) regularly attend to maintaining the Greenways. Greenway Volunteers spend many hours annually removing invasive plants, and restoring native plants. Volunteers are always sought for any portion of volunteer workdays. Individual work is also possible with prior consultation.
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While we know homeowners have the best intentions, all homeowners should be aware that the Greenways are not to be changed in any way without collaborating with the Greenways Committee. While some may prefer a manicured look, the Greenway forested areas in particular present a diverse natural look if they are healthy. The Greenways are never to be used to discard plant material or waste. Nothing should be placed into or removed from the Greenways without prior consultation with greenways@walnutgrovemadison.org.
If you would like more information, or are interested in helping keep the greenways safe and beautiful, contact Hayden McCann and Charlie Morgan.
Circles
Resources are available to homeowners to maintain the 14 circles in our neighborhood. The Greenways Committee is responsible for large tree removal and replacements within the Circles. Homeowners are responsible for Circle mowing, weeding, and general maintenance. Each Block Captain is available to assist in coordination of maintenance for each Circle.
Every year, one $50 reimbursement is available for each Circle for maintenance. This reimbursement should be coordinated through your Block Captain and emailed to blockcaptains@walnutgrovemadison.org.
$500 Circle Grants are available on a rotating basis to allow for larger Circle maintenance projects. These grants must be approved by the Board. A plan detailing improvements and associated costs should be sent to the Block Captains Chair for presentation at an upcoming Board Meeting. Budget dependent, up to three grants may be approved each year. These will be granted on a rotating basis, with criteria for approval determined by the Board.