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about the Park' s natural and historical significance. There, visitors may also pick up and read information regarding both the Buffer Preserve and the City Park's environmental outdoor recreational benefits . Section VI in this Report identifies the Time Schedule estimated to be required to obtain the funds , design and construct each of the Park ' s elements and their estimated construction and maintenance cost. Education Program At least 12 environmental and/or historical education classes or programs will be taught per year at the project site. The classes will be held at the proposed Trailhead/Welcome Station, the nature trails, Observation Tower and raised boardwalks . The City will manage the Programs and is reviewing the optional benefits for conducting classes by either trained educator(s) or resource professionals . The programs shall be scheduled to begin within one year after construction of the Trailhead facility. Museum and Nature Center The Park' s "Old Florida Style" Welcome Station/Museum, Nature Center and Trailhead building will contain approximately 1 ,000 to 4 ,000 square feet of air conditioned area. Artifacts , graphics , photos and brochures will be displayed and used to describe : • The area 's existing Pine flat wood natural flora, and fauna • Description and information on the adjacent Buffer Preserve 's, and the St. Sebastian River. • Historical significance of the Trans Florida Central Railroad 's ability to bring visitors and home owners to the City of Fellsmere after reaching the St. Sebastian Inlet by boats • Passive recreational activities , the natural Native vegetative species, and artifacts found on the project site will be displayed in the museum. The museum will be scheduled to provide year round educational classes or programming. The building will also include a "Nature Center" for visitors to receive resource and informational Maps of the area and natural resources . Native fruit, juices , etc. will be provided to visitors. All funds received from sale of materials will directly assist in the maintenance and upkeep of the Center. The Nature Center will initially be staffed during the weekends from 9 : 00 AM to 5 : 00 PM . After several years in operation, as visitors grow in numbers , the facility' s hours of operation will be expanded to the full week. Permits The City anticipates permits for the Project Site 's proposed improvements will be required to be issued from the St. John Water Management District, ACOE, Florida DEP, FWC , Indian River County. Easements, Concessions, and Leases A 100 ' wide abandoned Railroad ROW transverse through the site east to west. The Park will utilize this space to construct and link a multi-use Greenway trail into the adjacent Buffer Preserve . A 75 ' wide Gas Transmission Easement transverses the site from north to south. The Park intends to utilize the stabilized surface for motorized and non motorized, emergency and service vehicles and horse trailers to travel from CR 512 north to reach the primitive campground located adjacent to the Buffer Preserve and the County's Regional Greenway Corridor. The adjacent Owner of an eight ( 8) acre commercial shopping center site has agreed to donate a 1 . 5 acre Conservation Easement to the Town that abuts the southeastern section of the project site at no cost. The donation represents over $ 100,000 savings to the overall project's purchase price. 19