East Drake Pondworks

Artist

Lynne Hull

Year

2005

Location

3036 Environmental Dr.

Description

Artist Lynne Hull's interest in wildlife habitat restoration, combined with the diversity of wildlife reported at the project site generated ideas for several small wildlife habitat sculptures and more. The site includes an Entrance Archway, wildlife Observation Screen, Grandmother Tree, Viewing Pipes, sculptural Bird Island, Kingfisher Tower, Water Sluice, Duck and Bird Houses and Toad Tunnels.

View Pipes will point out water sources in the landscape located near the Poudre Trail. Water Sluice is a hand-powered water pump to fill various basins for various non-human species. Grandmother Tree, made of tree snags, will provide cavities and roosting areas for birds. Bird Island offers a safety zone for insects, birds, reptiles, and amphibians to rest or bask in the sun. Come and enjoy the variety of elements at this site.

Photos

Bird Island offers a safety zone for insects, birds, reptiles, and amphibians to rest or bask in the sun.

Water Sluice is a hand-powered water pump to fill various basins for various non-human species.

View Pipes point out water sources in the landscape located near the Poudre Trail

The Wildlife Observation Blind  is a cob structure with natural plaster. It is intended to break down back in to the natural environment .

Kingfisher Tower

Lynne Hull in her studio.