Hidden Valley Nature Center Master Planning Underway

You may have noticed some of our regular activities at Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) have been paused, which is allowing staff to plan for the future! Our recently adopted Strategic Plan calls for the creation of an HVNC Master Plan and we are excited to begin that process, part of which is spending time conducting a comprehensive assessment of our trail system, community and educational programming, hut rentals, and more.  

While this work is being done, the hut and yurt rentals have been paused, canoes are being used for guided programs and with staff supervision only, and our trail system is being maintained differently than in the past. Signage at HVNC indicates which trails are currently being actively maintained and which ones we are letting remain more natural. 

Thank you for your patience as we make room, by temporarily pausing some of these activities, to dive into a comprehensive and robust planning process for this well-loved preserve. We will be looking for public involvement and input once we get further into the process, so please stay tuned!