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    Default Illiniwek Storm Cleanup - Thursday 8/13 @ 530pm

    Big thanks to the crew of trail runners who were out today cleaning up the trails at Illiniwek! FYI, there's a running race at Illiniwek on Saturday and we're going to try to get the big trees cleared and trails repaired before that.

    Meeting Thursday evening at 5:30pm in the main trailhead parking lot (go left at the Y after the main entrance off IL-84).

    Work Scope:
    Cutting out downed trees/branches with chainsaws. Rerouting a section of trail around an uprooted tree.

    Tools Needed:
    Rakes, handsaws, loppers, flat shovels, rogue hoes.

    We'll have a few club tools to loan out if you don't have your own. I'll also have a backpack blower to help with clearing the small stuff.

    Note About Chainsaws:
    If you bring a chainsaw, you must also have protective chaps and a sawyers helmet (park policy). Clearing storm damaged trees/branches is the most dangerous type of chainsaw operation and not something for the inexperienced.

    If you've never volunteered for a trail day before, read this: Things to Know Before Volunteering for Trailwork
    Last edited by DH001; 08-12-2020 at 05:57 PM.
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