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    Default Dorrance - National Trails Day - Clear & Build - Sat. 6/2 @ 9am

    This work day is part of the larger National Trails Day campaign. Similar events will be happing around the country where volunteers get involved by building, maintaining, and improving local trails. The Forest Preserve District is also participating/promoting this so we might have a bigger group of people than usual; I could use a few experienced builders to help manage if that's the case. Please RSVP since we're trying to line up refreshments and a headcount would be helpful.

    Plan for the Day:
    Finish corridor clearing and start building trail.

    Meeting Location/Time:
    Meeting in the inner parking lot (directions here) at Dorrance on Saturday 6/2 at 9:00 am; by the brick shed on the south side of the lot.

    Tools Needed:
    - Pruning Saws
    - Loppers
    - Rogue Hoes or other grubbing tools (for digging out small stumps and brush)
    - Flat shovels (sharpen those edges).

    I'll have about a dozen rogue hoes, shovels, and a few folding saws to loan out. Bring your own tools if you have them in case turnout exceeds the club supply.

    Work area map:


    More Info:
    If you've never volunteered for a trail work session check this out: Things to Know Before Volunteering for Trail Work
    Last edited by DH001; 05-29-2018 at 02:44 PM.
    ⚒ Trails don't build themselves. ⚒

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    Deb and I will be there.
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    Huge thanks to everyone who made it out today! We got a ton of work done. 380yds of new trail was benched or about 15% of the total black loop distance. Also, 45 volunteer hours were logged by 17 people making it the biggest turnout and most productive day we've ever had at Dorrance! We'll do it again soon.
    ⚒ Trails don't build themselves. ⚒

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