Mission & Vision
Mission:
Mission Statement: The purpose of the Friends of O.S. Gray Natural Area is to promote, support, enhance, and help manage the O.S. Gray Natural Area.
Our Vision:
To fulfill our mission we will
• Promote conservation of natural resources within OS Gray Natural Area
• Encourage proven organic landscaping practices that include:
– Lowering irrigation requirements
– Mowing limited to appropriate areas and times
– Encouraging selection of native plants in all plantings
• Cooperate with the Arlington Parks Department to promote mutual interests
• Seek joint projects with other groups and organizations where there are mutual interests
• Provide educational opportunities about the natural areas
• Create awareness of the history of OS Gray Natural Area
• Restore native grasses, trees, and other herbaceous species
• Remove invasive species
• Promote enjoyment of the outdoors in a natural setting
• Enhance the “nursery feel” of the nursery area
• Provide trails for access to the park in order to encourage wildlife, to maintain the integrity of the natural areas, and to discourage off-trail activities
• Seek public and private funds
• Plan and carry out regularly scheduled community days