My project is to improve the grounds surrounding Cranbrook's "Senior Cabin", on the
Rouge River. This is a two story, predominately wood building, which serves as a social
gathering site. It is used approximately once a month for sports team banquets, school
wide homecomming parties and various other activities. The state of the grounds
surrounding the cabin is one of neglect. Frequent vehicle traffic has left large  barren
patches in the lawn. Brush and trees surround the structure, making passage around the
perimeter impossible in places, not to mention being a fire hazard. The soil around the
foundation has eroded (in some places, up to a foot), and the adjoining river bank has
likewise eroded in places. The present fire ring is poorly defined and evidence of previous
burn sites is obvious. Through this project, I will establish an official fire pit, re-inforce the
soil around the foundation of the cabin as well as stabilize the riverbank. The overgrown
branches will be cut back, and the barren patches in the lawn surrounding the cabin will be
re-turfed. My start date is to be August 29, 2000; the official end date of the project will
be September 23, 2000.