Martin house and feeders appeal to our sense of hearing by welcoming songbirds, while purple coneflower and clementis appeal to our sight with vivid colors. Five Senses Garden continued from page 7 are not the only contributors to the garden’s appeal. Bird feeders stocked with seed attract Goldfinches, Cardinals and other colorful songbirds. Migratory Purple Martins dart and swoop overhead to the collection of Martin houses perched atop poles high above the garden. Fortunate visitors may even be treated to a glimpse of new hatchlings as park staff lower the houses to observe and monitor the birds. Although officially a project of Culpeper County Parks and Recreations, Barrett acknowledges that the park was brought life through the collaborative efforts of the community. Building materials, paving services, and other contributions were generously provided by Lowe’s Home Improvement Store, Cedar Mountain Stone, Chemung Contracting Corps., Atler B. Stanley and Sons, Mullen’s Marking, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative, and the Town of Culpeper. Barrett also hopes that the park will continue to evolve, possibly to include additional elements such as a water feature for further sensory appeal. Local volunteers are currently being sought to maintain and improve the garden. The Five Senses Garden is located at the Culpeper Sports Complex, at the corner of Greens Corner Road and Jonas Road in Culpeper. For more information on the park, or to volunteer, contact John Barrett at (540) 727-3444 ext 157 or Tabitha at (540) 7273412, ext 5. Heather MacMahon is an avid cook and gardener with a special interesting organic, sustainable agriculture. She lives on a small farm with her husband, children, and a menagerie of cats, dogs, rabbits, ducks, turkeys, and way too many chickens. Are You Ready? Come to a free one-hour College Planning Relief workshop where Luanne Lee with Your College Planning Coach will help you and your student: Luanne Lee is a Certified College Planning Specialist and owner of Your College Planning Coach. YCPC is in the business of helping families through the major life transition of sending their children to college. For many, it will be the most expensive time of their lives, and if not handled properly, could cost them their retirement. If what you thought to be true about college planning turned out not to be when would you want to find out? Give us a call today! Attend one of our free educational workshops or come in for a free one hour consultation. That one hour could help Save Your Life…Savings! (703) 928-9036 • luanne@yourcollegeplanningcoach.com To sign up for a workshop, meet one-on-one, or just ask questions, contact us today at: lease remember this proof must be returned to SouthComm by the date noted to ensure Piedmont Family Magazine 2013 • Issue 4 timely delivery of your Community magazine! Thank You! 8