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Long ago, Cordies brother Harry Stanwood carved his initials in a rock off of the red trail for the future to remember him. Following his example various ponds, pools, favorite spots, land acquisitions, gardens, trails, and aviaries have been memorialized bequests honoring loved ones. 1962 - Bown Pond - named after Cordelias maternal family, honors the Stanwood donation of family house and property 1968 - Foster Trail - Honors Representative Ruth, and Pat Fosters support 1970 - McGinley Pond - Dedicated to George McGinley, a State biologist involved in the testing of DDT in Eagle eggs 1972 - Annie Riech Pool - honors the memory of Eva Reich Moise 1976 - Martinland - dedicated to the memory of loyal supporter, naturalist, artist, taxidermist, and writer Al Martin, who use to play his harmonica at McGinley Pond 1980 - Hazel Walker Aviary - Recognizes a close friend and active supporter of Cordelia Stanwood and Birdsacre 1981 - Richmond Pond - a surprise dedication recognizing the extensive efforts of Marion and Chandler Richmond as founders of Birdsacre 1982 - Weinstein XX - celebrates Fredrick and Suzanne Weinsteins aid in saving the 20 acres surrounding the Queens Throne; a favorite place of Cordies 1983 - Mitchell Lot - achieved by 13 anonymous individuals 1984 - Harriets Pond - in honor of Mrs. Bayard Ewing 1985 - Ruth Hanna - remembers the devoted efforts of Ruth Hanna Childrens Acre 1985 - Jones Path and Lot - a 25 year promise made by Mrs. S. Jones, Sr. a girl friend of Cordies and honored by Beatrice Jones 1989 - Jordan Lot - contributed by Robert C. Jordan 1992 - Herpel Pond - - honors Professor Herpel 1997 - Glen Alder Path - honors a shrub, the glen of alders 1998 - Woodland Gardens - created by the Master Gardeners Program and Boardwalk of Ellsworth 2000 - Pinkham Path - remembers Albion and Betty Pinkhams personal and constant involvement 2001 - Memorial Garden - celebrates the Kittredge familys long commitment 2003 - Stevenson Bog - honors the generous soul of Fredrick Weinstein 2005 - Charolotte Kaupfman - in recognition of 10 years of always being there |