Work is underway for a walking trail at Brehm Preparatory School. And, by the time students return to Brehm at the end of August, the trail is expected to be completed.
The first phase of the Walking Trail project includes a 1/3- mile track around the Brehm Pond. Future plans include building a longer trail around the 26-acre field on the back part of the Brehm campus.
“The Walking Trail is part of our Healthy Lifestyle Program to give students and staff options for getting exercise on campus,” said Walt Tomczak, chief administrative officer at Brehm. “The Healthy Lifestyle Program gives Brehm students and staff access to nutritional information as well as have the opportunity for physical activity to live an active and healthy lifestyle.”
A five-foot wide trail path has already been cut around the pond, and one layer of crushed gravel has been put down. After that layer is compacted, a topcoat of finer gravel will be added to complete the path.
The Walking Trail begins on the west side of the Brehm pond and wraps around the tranquil waters on the south side of the campus.
Other additions to the Walking Trail are in the works.
“We plan to put ten exercise stations around the trail,” Walt said. “Also, three small bridges need to be built along the trail, and trail signage needs to be installed.”
For more information, or if you would like to contribute toward the construction of one of these projects, or memorialize or honor a loved one in your family – maybe a student, alumni, parent or grandparent – by placing their name on a bronze dedication plaque at the project site, please contact Russell Williams, Coordinator of Development, at (618) 457-0371, ext. 1308 or send an e-mail to rwilliams@brehm.org.
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