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Originally Posted by Sliver
There's absolutely nothing hyperbolic about calling Nosehill ugly. Everything about Nosehill counters our collective sensibility about what is beautiful and acceptable within the city. There's a reason we:
- water our grass
- mow our lawns
- eliminate our weeds
- beautify our natural surroundings
- control pests and bugs
- add creature comforts and leisure activities
Characterizing the people who are open to exploring the minute possibility that Nosehill isn't already perfect as anti-nature is itself a hyperbole. Now, it looks like this thread has likely run its course, but I do think there has been a lot of evidence of close-mindedness by the crowd that is against any form of improvement to the park.
If the grasslands are so important, I think it would also be important to attract people there to learn about them and some of these "extra" activities I've proposed would get more people to the park, and likely lead to more appreciation for it.
I went to junior high and high school less than a kilometer away from Nosehill and not once did we take a field trip there to learn anything about the park. Maybe even an interpretive centre of some sort would be prudent with some stuffed animals from around the park to show people what exactly is in there and why it is important. |
No, it counters yours. This thread is a great indication that your opinion is far from the predominant one in the city.
And don't give me this education garbage, this is the first time you've even raised that point. Up until now it's been water parks and things that run completely counter to the purpose of the park. Something like an interpretive center would be great.