Trail Volunteers Wanted
Posted January 22, 2015 at 5:33 am by Tim Dustrude
The Land Bank is partnering with the San Juan Island Trails Committee on the development of the American Camp trail – a path linking Friday Harbor with American Camp National Park. We will be hosting work parties in January and February to build just over a quarter mile of new trail along Cattle Point Road thanks to the donation of a recreational trail license from a private property owner.
At the request of the land owner we will spend the first couple of work sessions salvaging native plants from the trail corridor. This will be followed by trail construction, though participants will be encouraged to continue salvaging plants when convenient.
The Land Bank will provide snacks, and tools, but encourages people to bring their own if desired. Please wear weather appropriate clothing.
Meet:
Limited parking is available at 2661 Cattle Point Road – look for the white Land Bank Event sandwich board. Please stay parked on the gravel road and not off to the sides! Additional parking is available at 3043 Cattle Point Road – approximately .4 mile south of the work area. Click here for dates:
Wednesday, January 28th
1pm – 4pm
Plant Salvage
Wear sturdy boots, gloves, and bring a shovel or other tools appropriate for loosening soil and gently removing plants (primarily snowberry, wild rose, and Oregon grape).
Friday, January 30th
1pm – 4pm
Plant Salvage
Wear sturdy boots, gloves, and bring a shovel or other tools appropriate for loosening soil and gently removing plants (primarily snowberry, wild rose, and Oregon grape).
Saturday, January 31st
1pm – 4pm
Trail Construction
Wear sturdy boots, gloves, and weather appropriate clothing. The Land Bank will have some tools available but feel free to bring your favorite grubbing, cutting, and grading trail type tools.
Tuesday, February 3rd
1pm – 4pm
Trail Construction
Wear sturdy boots, gloves, and weather appropriate clothing. The Land Bank will have some tools available but feel free to bring your favorite grubbing, cutting, and grading trail type tools. Split rail fence construction might also be occurring. Extra battery powered drills could be useful!
Thursday, February 5th
1pm – 4pm
Trail Construction
Wear sturdy boots, gloves, and weather appropriate clothing. The Land Bank will have some tools available but feel free to bring your favorite grubbing, cutting, and grading trail type tools. Extra battery powered drills could be useful!
Please RSVP if you are able – it is helpful to anticipate how many people might be participating. Questions? Feel free to shoot them our way!
Hope to see you on the trail,
Doug McCutchen
San Juan County Land Bank
(360)370-7654
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