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Roslindale Wetlands Urban Wild – Post-Restoration Project Poll
Thanks for taking our survey!
This survey aims to measure the success of the Roslindale Wetlands Urban Wild capital restoration project. Your participation is appreciated!
1.
How close to the Roslindale Wetlands Urban Wild do you live?
5 minute walk
10 minute walk
20 minute walk
10 minute drive
20 minute drive
Further than a 20 minute drive
2.
How often do you visit the Roslindale Wetlands Urban Wild?
Everyday
Nearly everyday
A few times a week
Once a week
Once a month
Several times a year
Once a year or less
Never
3.
What time of year do you visit the Roslindale Wetland Urban Wild? (Check all that apply).
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
4.
From where do you usually enter the Urban Wild? (Check one or two).
Hazelmere Road
Selwyn Street/ Robken Road
Coniston Road
Weld Street
Walter Street
5.
To where do you usually exit the Urban Wild? (check one or two).
Hazelmere Road
Selwyn Street/Robken Road
Coniston Road
Weld Street
Walter Street
6.
What do you do in the Roslindale Wetland Urban Wild? (Check all that apply).
Enjoy nature, just be outside
Steward the new tree plantings, participate in work-days, remove trash or invasive species
Walk or jog for exercise
Walk the dog
Explore new areas
Birdwatch, observe plants and animals
Take photographs, sketch, or other art-making
Socialize
7.
What is your favorite area of the Urban Wild? (Please describe)
8.
When you visit the Urban Wild, how many other people do you usually see?
No other people
1-2 other people
3-5 other people
More than 5 people
9.
Please rate how the following changes have improved your experience of the Urban Wild.
Has not improved
Has somewhat improved
Has improved
Has greatly improved
A completed loop trail
Has not improved
Has somewhat improved
Has improved
Has greatly improved
Boardwalk and bog bridges over wet trail sections
Has not improved
Has somewhat improved
Has improved
Has greatly improved
Gravel/ stonedust trail surfacing
Has not improved
Has somewhat improved
Has improved
Has greatly improved
Benches
Has not improved
Has somewhat improved
Has improved
Has greatly improved
Interpretive signage
Has not improved
Has somewhat improved
Has improved
Has greatly improved
Invasive species management
Has not improved
Has somewhat improved
Has improved
Has greatly improved
New restoration plantings, including meadow
Has not improved
Has somewhat improved
Has improved
Has greatly improved
Wetland overlooks
Has not improved
Has somewhat improved
Has improved
Has greatly improved
Formal entrances
Has not improved
Has somewhat improved
Has improved
Has greatly improved
Regular public events and programming
Has not improved
Has somewhat improved
Has improved
Has greatly improved
Increased foot traffic/public use of the urban wild
Has not improved
Has somewhat improved
Has improved
Has greatly improved
10.
Do you believe habitat restoration efforts have improved the urban wild for wildlife?
Yes, there is more wildlife in the urban wild now
I’m not sure, but I see more wildlife because it is more accessible to view
I have not observed a change in the quality of wildlife habitat
No, I think the renovations have negatively impacted the wildlife habitat
11.
Did you know that 50% of the Urban Wild is a wetland area?
No, I had no idea!
Yes, I knew that.
I thought so but wasn't sure.
I knew there was a wetland but didn't know how big it was.
12.
Did you know that the Roslindale Wetlands Urban Wild provides flood control, water filtration, and biodiverse habitat?
No, I didn't!
Yes, I did.
I knew that wetlands were ecologically important, but I didn't know the Urban Wild was providing these services here in Roslindale.
13.
Have you or a family member visited the Urban Wild more often because of more accessible trails (select as many as you want).
Yes, because it is wheelchair/walker friendly.
Yes, because the trails are less muddy and more even.
Yes, because trails are clear of vegetation and debris.
Yes, because the entrances are more welcoming.
Yes, because there is an entrance closer to my home now.
No, I don’t find the trails more accessible.
14.
Are you a member of any neighborhood group or association?
Roslindale Wetlands Task Force
Longwood Area Neighborhood Association
Other (please specify)
15.
Have you participated in a volunteering workday, planting day, or clean up in the Roslindale Wetlands Urban Wild?
I volunteered for workdays both before and after the restoration project.
I have volunteered for a workday after the restoration project because of my increased awareness of the Urban Wild.
No, I have not volunteered for a workday.
I have not volunteered yet, but plan to in the future!
16.
What is your age?
Under 18.
18-25
25-35
35-45
45-55
55-65
65-75
Over 75.
I prefer not to say.
17.
Is there anything else you would like to share about the Roslindale Wetlands Urban Wild?