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Designscapes, Inc.

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PARK AND ZOO DESIGN

CHILDREN'S ZOO AT CELEBRATION SQUARE -- New Aquatic Exhibit -- Saginaw
The zoo’s building committee selected Designscapes, Inc. to re-design the zoo pond, creating a "wetlands experience" aquatic habitat appropriate for its central location.  To eliminate past problems, the new half-acre pond was transformed from a stagnant, leaking pool into a functioning ecosystem.  Designscapes, Inc. designed filtration wetlands and rain gardens to improve water quality in the pond.  In addition to the new pond, Designscapes, Inc. designed a waterfall 8 feet high, a biological water filtration system, two pedestrian bridges, boardwalks, ramps, a fish feeding station, and an underwater viewing area.  The zoo’s fundraising campaign included graphic presentation boards created by Designscapes, Inc.   Link to Zoo
Steppers across pond to floating bridge at Saginaw Children's Zoo Waterfall at Saginaw Children's Zoo Floating bridge Planted floating islands on the pond
Steppers across pond to floating bridge 8' Height waterfalls Floating bridge and pond Planted islands floating on the pond
Alligator wallows at Saginaw Children's Zoo Beaver dam at Saginaw Children's Zoo Construction sign for Aquatic Exhibit at Saginaw Children's Zoo Pond liner for pond reconstruction
Alligator wallows Beaver lodge Construction sign Pond reconstruction with liner
CHILDREN'S ZOO AT CELEBRATION SQUARE -- Wolf Exhibit "Extreme Makeover" -- Saginaw
Designscapes, Inc. collaborated with zoo staff, Erth-Con Excavating, Inc., and Falling Waters to rebuild and enhance the wolf exhibit.  In five working days the exhibit was transformed from desolate to fantastic.   More project info    Link to Zoo
Wolf exhibit prior to reconstruction

Construction at Saginaw Children's Zoo wolf exhibit

Liner and boulder placement for wolf exhibit

 Rock placement over liner for stream in wolf exhibit
Before the makeover:
bare dirt and no water 		Placing a log to create the
edge for the north stream 		Large boulders placed on the liner create the waterfalls in the south stream

Covering the liner with rock protects it from digging wolves and naturalizes the stream

Wolf den entrance New pond and mountain stream for wolf exhibit Vegetation fills in at the zoo Wolf enjoys the new water feature at the Saginaw Children's Zoo Wolf Exhibit at Saginaw Children's Zoo
Large boulders and logs create an entry to the new wolf den Exploring the new pond and mountain stream By mid-summer the new plants fill in along the stream The ponds are places to explore and cool off Majestic view at the north stream
REXER-JABLONSKI PARK – Bay City
Designscapes, Inc. was a consultant to Hamilton Anderson Associates during the design and construction of this park.  We participated in this project from initial public meetings to the final installation and punch list.  In addition, our firm was the lead designer for the Fraternal Order of Police monument incorporated into Rexer Jablonski Park.  Designscapes, Inc. was the project manager during park construction.  We were responsible for overseeing the general contractor, stone installer, site work contractor, and landscape contractor.  Designscapes, Inc. also negotiated the burial of SBC phone lines and installation of sleeves for future street lighting at no cost to the City of Bay City.  This project was completed on time and below budget.

KROSSROADS PARK – Kochville Township
 For this new "accessible" playground park, Designscapes, Inc. provided design services for site development, including storm water management, signage, irrigation, and plantings.  We also participated in the park's pavilion design.  During the project installation, we were responsible for placement of plant material and supervision of work by volunteers, landscape and irrigation contractors.

GRATIOT COUNTY ALL WARS MEMORIAL – Ithaca
Monument, plaza, and site amenities on the courthouse lawn were designed to honor those killed in action.   Link to Memorial		 War memorial designed by Designscapes, Inc. Plaza wall incorporates carved stone service emblems
MEMORIAL PARK – City of Frankenmuth
Re-design of the rose garden and Chippewa Indian Memorial. Coordination of work with volunteer groups to install the plants and construction per plan.

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Designscapes, Inc.
Landscape Architecture & Project Management
659 Zehnder Drive
Frankenmuth, Michigan 48734
phone 989-652-4981   fax 989-652-4982
dscapes@dscapes.com