Wildlife Habitat
Interpretive Signage
CLIENT: Village Homes LOcATION: Parker, Colorado STATUS: Signage Installed 2006 HONORS: Best Signage - Home Builders Association Colorado 20052006
SERVIcES PROVIDED: • Interpretive Signage Graphic Design • Signage and Wayfinding Programming, Master Plan, and Design • Signage Construction Observation Services
Nuszer Kopatz conceptualized and graphically designed three
different types of interpretive signs to demonstrate the variety
of ecological species and habitats within the native open spaces surrounding the community of Idyllwilde in Parker, CO. A combination of environmental graphics such as illustrations, photographs and descriptive text in the form of a “nature-journal” provide educational information for the surrounding residents. Working in collaboration with Mary Taylor Young Nature Writing and Richard K.
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Young Fine Art & Illustration, themes for these signs included a focus on a grassland ecosystem, swallow habitat for swallows, and tips for observing wildlife.
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to Watch Wildlife!
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Featured Ecology
Interpretive and Identification Signage CLIENT: Village Homes LOcATION: Parker, Colorado STATUS: Signage Installed 2006 HONORS: Best Signage - Home Builders Association Colorado 20052006
SERVIcES PROVIDED: • Interpretive and Identification Signage Graphic Design • Signage and Wayfinding Programming, Master Plan, and Design • Signage Construction Observation Services
Nuszer Kopatz conceptualized and designed signage that
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highlights the diversity of plants often overlooked in the rolling eastern plains of Colorado. This “featured plant” sign is located along trails and at key nodes of native open spaces and parks, to help trail users
identify the surrounding flora. Environmental graphics for this include an illustration of the plant, the plant’s scientific and common name, and educational information about the plant. Nuszer Kopatz, after collaborating with Mary Taylor Young Nature Writing to develop the themes, graphically designed the sign plaque to incorporate Mary’s interpretive text and the illustrations by Richard K. Young Fine Art & Illustrations. Themes for the educational information varied from sign to sign, providing a diversity of information from typical plant form and blooming patterns to cultural uses of the plant.
Historical & Cultural
Interpretive Signage
CLIENT: Village Homes LOcATION: Parker, Colorado STATUS: Signage Installed 2006 HONORS: Best Signage - Home Builders Association Colorado 20052006
SERVIcES PROVIDED: • Interpretive Signage Graphic Design • Signage and Wayfinding Programming, Master Plan, and Design • Signage Construction Observation Services
Nuszer Kopatz conceptualized and designed a series of educational
signs that provide
information about the cultural history
surrounding the community of Idyllwilde in Parker, CO. In collaboration with Mary Taylor Young Nature Writing, themes were developed that focused on the pioneers who first came to the Town of Parker. Interpretive signs that focused on the play activities of the pioneer children are located near the play areas and parks within Idyllwilde. These signs include instructions on how to play similar games and provide accompanying graphics. Bronze plaque markers are located along trails and provide detailed information about different historical figures
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significant to Parker and to the Idyllwilde site.
Scenic Vista
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Interpretive Signage
CLIENT: Village Homes LOcATION: Parker, Colorado STATUS: Signage Installed 2006 HONORS: Best Signage - Home Builders Association Colorado 2005-
2006
and graphically designed interpretive signs to identify the surrounding natural
SERVIcES PROVIDED: • Interpretive Signage Graphic Design and Illustrations • Signage and Wayfinding Programming, Master Plan, and Design • Signage Construction Observation Services
The Idyllwilde community is surrounded by rolling hills and
180-degree views of the Front Range Mountains. Nuszer Kopatz conceptualized environment, near and far. Nuszer Kopatz created illustrations that identify natural features such as gulches and creeks, various mountain ranges and peaks. Such signs were conceived to be integral
interpretive elements of an observation tower and along trails.
Trailhead
Kiosk and Informational Signage CLIENT: Village Homes LOcATION: Parker, Colorado STATUS: Signage Installed 2006 - 2007 HONORS: Best Signage - Home Builders Association Colorado 20052006
SERVIcES PROVIDED: • Trailhead Graphic Design (Including Map Design) • Signage and Wayfinding Programming, Master Plan, and Design • Signage Construction Observation Services
With over 300 acres of native open space, parks and trails, the
community of Idyllwilde in Parker, CO, offers residents and trail users alike the opportunity to experience a rich natural and cultural environment. Nuszer Kopatz conceptualized and designed trailhead signs and kiosks to provide trail users with an overall understanding of the open space and trail system as well
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as site-specific opportunities. Environmental graphics and maps illustrate the trail
scenic overlooks, unique ecological habitats, and wildlife viewing areas. In addition, the trailhead and open space system,
signs explain trail and open space rules and regulations and include space for events within the community. All trailhead signs were designed as a lockable sign system of separate components, to allow for updates to the map, regulations and events.
Parks, Trails & Open Space Rules and Regulations For your enjoyment and safety
Trail Courtesy Yield To
Stay on Designated Trails When Provided on Property
Put Trash in its Place Pack it out if Needed
Keep Pets on Leash
Motorized Vehicles in Designated Areas Only
Fires in Designated Areas Only
15 MPH
Speed Limit 15 MPH
Prohibited
Any activity that is hazardous to people, animals or property � Damage or removal of any park or open space property, flora, fauna, or artifacts � Disorderly conduct � Harassment of livestock or wildlife � Hunting and discharge of firearms unless otherwise posted � Commercial activities without prior approval � Overnight Camping � Swimming or boating � Glass Containers � Alcohol � Fireworks
Parks, Trails & Open Space areas open 6:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. Authority: Town of Parker Municipal Code, Chapter 12.02 - Park Regulations and Park Rules and Regulations Adopted by: Recreation Director Enforcement: Town of Parker Police Department This is a partial list, Complete Rules and Regulations at www.parkeronline.org 303-841-0353