We are planning to continue brushing as much of the trail as possible.

Event sponsors:

• Northwest Trail Alliance: https://nw-trail.org/
• Washington County Parks: https://washcoparks.org/

Planned agenda:

• 9:00 – 9:15: meet at Eagle Point (34) overflow parking area, check in, welcome, safety talk, and work overview
• 9:15 – 9:30: gather tools, carpool and caravan to location of work
• 9:30 – 9:45: review work plans
• 9:45 – 12:00: trail work
• 12:00 – 12:15: break
• 12:15-2:30: trail work
• 2:30 – 2:45: walk back to worksite trailhead
• 2:45: drinks, treats, and raffle at worksite trailhead 
• 3:00 PM: depart area

Work notes:

• We’ll continue brushing out as much of the trail as possible.
• Equipment we will be using will include, but not be limited to: rakes, McLeods, Pulaskis, hoes, shovels, chainsaws, hand saws, loppers, wheelbarrows, buckets, and others. Tools will be provided; however, if you’d like to bring additional tools, you are welcome and encouraged to do so.
• Equipment needed: helmet (cycling helmets are OK), long pants, sturdy, comfortable footwear, and good work gloves. We can help ensure you have a helmet, if needed. Long sleeve shirts are recommended. If conditions are wet, rain gear is recommended.

Other Notes:

• Drinks, snacks, and swag will be provided at the end of this event. Please bring water and snacks to keep with you at the work site.
• Parking passes will be provided; no parking fee is required.
• Volunteer waivers will be available at the work site. They will need to be signed prior to beginning work. If possible, please sign the online waiver attached with this invitation prior to arrival.
• NWTA volunteer hours will be logged for you.
• Volunteers under age 18 will need a parent or supervising adult with them.
• The nearest restrooms are at: Eagle Point Recreation Area (34), Elks Creek (1), Sain Creek Recreation Area (13), & C-Ramp Recreation area (14).
• The nearest market is 7-Star Convenience Store (formerly Lake Stop Grocery) on Old 47, shortly before the park entrance.
• If you need documents signed proving work completed, we will have staff available to sign them.
• You’re welcome and encouraged to ride the trail after the work party; we can store bikes in a very safe area while working, if needed!
• If you have any questions, please contact me: Dan Werle // (503) 719-3226 // [email protected]
• Thanks!