Join the Green Mountain Club and the Stowe Land Trust for an introductory workshop on trail maintenance of trails in New England. Whatever your interest and experience in trails, this workshop will impart the basics of maintenance techniques and best practices. Topics covered include: an overview of trail tools, safe handling, and care; basic principles of digging, identifying, and clearing drainage structures; using a handsaw to clear blowdowns; monitoring blazes and trail signage; brushing in user trails; repairing tread; identifying and assessing structures on the trail in need of repair. We’ll be learning on the ground using the trail as our class-room.
Come prepared with sturdy hiking footwear, backpack, layers appropriate for the weather, water, and snacks. All participants should be comfortable hiking a few miles, carrying two tools in addition to their own gear, bending, kneeling, and digging in the ground and managing whatever weather we encounter for the day. This workshop is especially recommended for Stowe Land Trust volunteer Land Stewards. Bring your own tools if you would like to (note: Stowe Land Trust will provide a limited number of tools, gloves, and eye protection onsite for participants).
Who: Suitable for ages 12+. Moderate physical activity required, including the use of rakes, hand saws, pruners, and other hand tools, and hiking 2-3 miles.
What: Introduction to trail maintenance clinic with instructors from the Green Mountain Club
Where: Wiessner Woods (Google Maps link)
When: Monday, May 22, 2-5 pm
Why: Be a more effecient volunteer by learning how to better maintain trails on your own and conserved land.
Cost: Free
Cap of 12 participants. Minimum of 5 people for pro-gram to run. RSVP required.