![]() Gruner and Nick Bellantoni, Connecticut State Archeologist. Twenty-eight learning stations covering subjects such as rocks and minerals, plants and wildlife, ecology, biology, and Native American and Colonial history were identified and developed by Mr. ![]() Gruner, centered on the theme of “How People and Animals Have Used the Land - Past and Present,” using the highest quality signage and eco-friendly materials. ![]() Private funding was used to develop a comprehensive interpretive trail system with interpretive signs and a self-directed scavenger hunt, created by Mr. The Webb Mountain Discovery Zone was officially opened to the public in October, 2007. A successful field test of two fourth grade classes was conducted in May 2007 by Mr. Gruner, Diane Joy, Assistant Director of Parks, Connecticut DEP, and Monroe Schools Science Coordinator Bonnie Maur, to pilot an outdoor education program that utilizes the natural resources found on the site and conforming to the State of Connecticut’s science curriculum standards. With this information, the Monroe Conservation Commission, led by Tom Ellbogen, worked closely with Mr. Under the guidance of Hank Gruner, Vice President of Programs at the new Connecticut Science Center in Hartford and Project Coordinator of the Connecticut Amphibian Monitoring Project, a second study that examined the wetland resources on the property to determine the extent and quality of the 11 active vernal pools. A comprehensive review of the property identified significant opportunities to leverage the land’s unique biodiversity including vernal pools, wildlife habitats, varietal forestation for educational purposes at several grade levels. In 2004, the Town of Monroe, with help from the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), purchased 171 acres (0.69 km 2) of open space between Webb Mountain Park to the north and Aquarion Water Company property to the south. This bridge was completed by the Monroe Eagle Scouts in 2010. Webb Mountain Park Discovery Zone is on 171 acres.
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