This is a sign-up for a trail raking work party.
When: Saturday, November 16th, 2024 from 9am-12pm.
Where: Newton Rd Parking Lot, For this location, Google Maps, does not lead you down Newton Road, but directly off Skyline Road will be a Green Gate that will lead you towards the Parking Lot, there should be FPC Volunteer Signage as well Continue Right all the way down. (Parking is limited, carpooling is encouraged!)
Course (28) & (29) 3.0 Miles: This is the Route we will rake -
Start For (28): Wildwood at Fire lane 10
Wildwood S to Germantown Rd (0.74 Miles)
Wildwood N to and including Newton Parking Lot Connector (0.24 Miles)
Wildwood N to Newton Rd Connector (0.33 Miles)
Newton Rd Connector (0.15 Miles)
Start For (29): Wildwood Connector Trail at Newton Rd
Wildwood Connector to Wildwood at Newton Road (1.15 Miles)
Wildwood N to BPA (0.39 Miles)
What: Come join us to rake Forest Park’s trails! When leaves are left on our trails, they hold water, hide tripping hazards, and create mud. Raking leaves off our trails each autumn helps keep them in good shape throughout the winter.
During this raking work party we will spend ~20 minutes at the trailhead talking about the plan for the day and getting to know each other. Then, we’ll each grab a rake and head out on the trail. We’ll leap-frog each other as we go and expect to cover lots of ground. Raking events are great for meeting new people if you’re coming solo; or bring along friends and family of all ages!
No previous experience is necessary. All tools, training, and guidance provided.
Preparation: Please wear closed-toe shoes, long pants, and dress appropriately for the weather. Please also bring a water bottle (we will have a jug for refills). If you usually pack emergency medications such as Epi-Pens to outdoor activities, bring those along just as you normally would.
We provide: Light snacks, water, gloves, tools, training, and fun! If you have any food allergies, please let us know.
Activity info: This activity takes place outdoors. Raking work parties usually involve 3-5 miles of hiking on steep and uneven terrain, but we keep a comfortable pace and encourage breaks. Volunteers should expect to intermittently hike and use a rake for just over two hours and occasionally bend and stoop.
Masks and vaccination are not required for this activity. However, we require volunteers to stay home when feeling any symptoms of illness (regardless of COVID-19 test result) and fully support participants’ choice to wear a mask if desired.
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