More Action to Save Gulf Branch

From Janet Nuzum, who spoke at the County Board meeting Saturday Feb 21:

Please join me in trying to save Gulf Branch Nature Center....

Earlier today, the Arlington County Manager proposed a budget for FY 2010 (that begins on July 1) that includes, the permanent closure of Gulf Branch Nature Center and actual demolition of the building (I'm not kidding.... read the attachment!). This action makes little sense, especially in light of the fact that the GBNC building just went through significant improvements and restoration work over the past year. Not to mention the many valuable programs, activities, and fabulous staff who work there.

We have approximately one month to respond to this threat; the County Board has scheduled public hearings on the budget proposal for March 24 and 25.

To facilitate communication and coordination among friends and supporters of Gulf Branch Nature Center, I have
created a Yahoo group called "Friends_of_Gulf_Branch"..... please join this list-serve if you would like to be kept informed of developments, including meetings to strategize an effective defense of GBNC. Just go to the link below, and then click on "Join this group'.

Friends of Gulf Branch

Please share this message widely. We need to mobilize quickly with as many people as possible.

Many thanks for your help and support,
Janet Nuzum

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Also a Facebook group and an on-line petition:

Link to the Facebook group to Save Gulf Branch Nature Center:

Facebook Group

and the petition:

Petition