Spring Trail Building on Tom's Run Nature Preserve - April & May Shifts

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Description

This Spring, WV Land Trust will be building and maintaining a system of hiking trails at the Elizabeth's Woods tract of the new 325-acre Tom's Run Nature Preserve on several dates in APril & May (see below) and eager volunteers are needed to develop this public recreation asset.
 
Sat 4.20.19 10am-4pm
Sun 4.28.19 10am-4pm
Sat 5.4.19 10am-4pm
Sun 5.12.19 10am-4pm
Sun 5.19.19 10am-4pm
 
A guaranteed enjoyable experience for all ages, and a great season to be out in the forest before it gets too hot. It's rewarding, physical work with hand tools (shovels and rakes), but not overly difficult, and you will be provided instruction in conservation trail building techniques by WVLT senior staff.
 
Spend an afternoon discovering and contributing to an ever-growing system of walking trails on a beautiful forested preserve just outside Morgantown, where you are welcome to recreate in the future.
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We'll meet at the Goshen Road Park and Ride lot off of I-79. Please call or e-mail with questions. If you don't have transportation, we may be able to arrange carpools.
 
Wear layers, and clothing that is suitable for fieldwork (durable, can get dirty). Boots are required, long pants are recommended.  Bring gloves if you own a pair. Bring water, lunch/snacks, field guides (optional but nice to have for wildflower/bird/tree ID), and anything else that you'd normally bring for a day in the woods.
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The West Virginia Land Trust is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to protecting West Virginia’s natural lands, scenic areas, water quality, and recreational access forever. Since 1995, the organization has permanently protected more than 9,000 acres of land statewide.

Details

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Inclement Weather Plan: Chance of showers or light drizzle are okay, as we will be working under the cover of trees. Bring a rain jacket and wear layers. Thunderstorms or rain with temps below 50F will require cancellation.
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Get Connected Icon WEAR CLOSE-TOED SHOES/BOOTS AND WEAR WORK CLOTHES. BRING A JACKET, SNACKS, WATER, AND WORK GLOVES IF DESIRED

Location

Location Dot Shift Meet at Park-N-Ride off the Goshen Road Exit off I-79
Work site is on Little Falls Road, off Smithtown rd near the Pilot Station
Morgantown, WV  26508

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