Mill Creek advocates push for preservation of Penny Creek Natural Area
MILL CREEK — Stepping into the Penny Creek Natural Area feels like entering another world, Mill Creek resident Jeff Doan said.
Walking along the path in the 60-acre space off of 35th Avenue Southeast, visitors can see trees gnawed down by beavers, unique birds wading in the water and fungi poking out of the ground.
But it’s unclear how much longer the public will have access to Penny Creek due to a lapsed agreement between the city and the property owner. Over the past year, community members have banded together in an effort to preserve the space.
Last year, Doan formed an online community — Friends of the Penny Creek Natural Area — after learning that the area’s future was uncertain. At the time, his goal was 50 members. The group has since grown to more than 350 people.
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