Spirit Nest

Hand-built from more than 2000 pounds of eucalyptus, over twenty feet high, the Spirit Nest is a unique, interactive art piece. This experiential sculpture educates about wildfire risk, fire fuel reduction, and ecosystem preservation. Parks collaborated with artist Jayson Fann and community volunteers to create the Spirit Nest, which is open to the public at Stafford Lake Park through spring 2019.

• Educate about wildfire risk,  fire fuel reduction and ecosystem preservation.
• Engage the community in a shared building experience.
• Highlight the connection between nature and creativity.
• Create a destination in the park to draw people outdoors, especially those who have never visited the park before.

• Constructed from over 2,000 pounds of eucalyptus branches harvested during Terra Linda Preserve fire fuel reduction.
• Carefully interwoven branches.
• Large scale–over 20-feet high.
• Mobility-friendly entry mat, cane rail, and interior space make the Nest accessible.
• Designed by world-renowned artist Jayson Fann.

• April–July 2018: Project planning, contract with artist
• Early August 2018: Eucalyptus harvest and transport to Lagoon Park
• Mid August 2018: Lagoon Park community build
• August 19 2018: Lagoon Park opening celebration
• Late August 2018: Move the Nest to Stafford Lake Park
• August 2018–Spring 2019: Nest open to the public at Stafford Lake Park