3-2-07 Chico Beat Tom

Published in the Chico Beat, March 2, 2007

Tom’s 5 Cents

The City of Chico is blessed with the natural wonders that surround our great community. Bidwell Park is often referred to as Chico’s “crown jewel.” This legacy of our founding family personifies for many what makes Chico the special place it is. Now essential to the Bidwell Park experience and located in the park, the Chico Creek Nature Center has provided interpretive and educational programs and much more for the park and our community for over 25 years. It is an independently operated non-profit organization, founded by caring citizens like you and me.

The Chico Creek Nature Center has embarked on an ambitious endeavor to expand their facilities and services. They’ve made great progress toward their goal but now they need our help. Please join me in sponsoring a brick to be placed on the new walkway of their expanded facility. This is an exceptionally good way to support a very important park of Bidwell Park’s great presence and bright future. For details, call the Chico Creek Nature Center, at 891-4671 or visit the website bidwellpark.org to learn how to purchase a brick.

Tom Nickell, Chico City Council