By the Greenbank’s Hollow Team
Greenbank’s Hollow Historical Park
Precautions triggered by Covid-19 markedly curtailed our planned summer events at The Hollow. Thus, in the interests of public safety, we canceled our annual “Kenducky” Ducky Race (originally scheduled for Aug. 16), and our Bean-Hole Dinner (planned for Sept. 13). Cancellation was a difficult decision as these two events generate the funds we need to maintain and improve this historic site. But, it became clear that it would be too hard for our “crews” to socially distance in preparing for these activities and for the public to do so in participating in them.
Yet, in spite of this, our GBH team of volunteers has been able to clear trails and foundations of encroaching branches and weeds, brush out some great river views, lay down wire on some slippery boardwalks, install a trial step “system”, and retouch the trail and site signs. And, of great importance, and very much appreciated, the Town of Danville contracted for the felling of a large and very hazardous pine tree which was then cleared away by the Town Road Crew.
Interestingly, Covid-19 has resulted in increased visitation—not indicated as much by the sign-in log book (folks are being cautious) as by the numbers of our park brochures that are rapidly disappearing. Replacing these is costly.
As a result of these cancelled fundraising events your generous donations would be welcomed and greatly appreciated. Donations may be mailed to the Danville Historical Society’s office at 121 Hill Street, Danville, Vt., 05828. Please note on the memo line that the donation is for “Greenbank’s Hollow Fund”. Your kind donation will help defray the cost of replacing the educational brochure as well as the ongoing maintenance of the historical site and nature trails.
Please visit the historical Greenbank’s site and nature trails and utilize them for the many remote learning opportunities they offer.
