Exciting things are going on at our very own Turtle Park.  Thanks to the continuing efforts of Muriel Martin-Wein, who has pressed on for years, new turtles have been created and are ready for placement in their permanent home at the park.  Visitors to the park know well that the years have taken their toll on the original concrete turtles and that they have been in serious need of repair or replacement for some time.

Ms. Martin-Wein found and commissioned artist, Mr. John Giesecke a Hill resident to create the turtles.  With money raised at a “Save our Turtles” dance held at Market V Gallery and a generous grant from the Capitol Hill Restoration Society, Giesecke has finished the turtle,  are now ready for installation.  The mother turtle will remain and four new “little ones” will be added.  The new additions will also be made of concrete although their appearance will be more realistic and colorful than their predecessors.

Presentation to the District, with acceptance by Councilmember Tommy Wells, is scheduled for June 30, 2008 6:00pm at Turtle Park, 7th & North Carolina Ave., SE.  Open to all.