We took the drone camera out last week to capture aerial footage of the Big Meadow on Hill Creek Trail. The new trail will route back through the meadow to create a loop. The roof of an old barn is visible to hikers passing by the Big Meadow. What we saw from the air areContinue reading “Video: Historic Farm on Hill Creek Trail Visible from the Air”
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A year of building trail at Northern State Recreation Area: Review of 2023
Our volunteer crew accomplished a lot in 2023! Here’s a quick list of our progress in numbers: Our goals for 2024 include completing the Hill Creek Trail loop and linking the Pump House and Hill Creek trails with a bridge. (Take a look at our current project map for details.) A supportive community and wonderfulContinue reading “A year of building trail at Northern State Recreation Area: Review of 2023”
Our 2023 Top Group
Sedro Woolley High School & Earth Club Young volunteers really stepped up this year. This team (above) put in 13% of the year’s total volunteer hours. From left to right is Sativia, Mr. Turner, Isabella, RJ and Alex. Together they put in 90% of their team’s hours. Mr. Turner (Bret to some) is our YouthContinue reading “Our 2023 Top Group”
Work Party Cancelled: Saturday, Dec 9
This week’s rain event filled rivers and creeks and saturated the soil. We can’t build new trail when the ground is so wet. Another storm is heading to Northwest Washington on Saturday. 90-100% rain is predicted for Sedro Woolley with wind chill values between 25-33. Miserable weather to work in! This was our last scheduledContinue reading “Work Party Cancelled: Saturday, Dec 9”
Trail Update: Our Goal for Dec 9 Work Party
Our goal for the Dec 9 work party is to extend Hill Creek Trail to the “Big Meadow”. Volunteers for all ages, sizes, and ability are encouraged to join in helping develop this amazing community part in Sedro Woolley, WA. No experience required. Bring your good humor, willingness to learn and get muddy! Learn moreContinue reading “Trail Update: Our Goal for Dec 9 Work Party”
Trail Update: Photos from our Nov 11, 2023 Work Party
Here’s a few photos from our Nov 11, 2023 work party. Volunteers cleared organic debris and spread mineral soil, helping us achieve our goal of extending the trail to the 1.5 mile mark! It was a wet, but productive day, thanks to the work of our awesome community of folks willing to work rain orContinue reading “Trail Update: Photos from our Nov 11, 2023 Work Party”
Trail Update: Trail Goals for Nov 11 Work Party
The year is coming to a close. We’ve got just 2 work parties left in 2023 and boy-o-boy, do we have goals! We have completed over 1.25 miles of Hill Creek Trail. Our goal for our Nov 11 work party is to reach the 1.5 mile mark (more or less). Take a look at theContinue reading “Trail Update: Trail Goals for Nov 11 Work Party”
A few photos from our Oct 28 2023 work party
Thanks to our new interns, RJ and Sativia, for snapping photos during the Oct 28 work party!
Hey! We have interns!
We are so excited to welcome our first ever interns! Sativia and RJ first started volunteering with us through their involvement with Sedro Woolley High School Earth Club. They’ve been reliable volunteers, eager learners, and a lot of fun to work with. It’s been our goal for a while to develop more leaders and growContinue reading “Hey! We have interns!”
Advocacy Alert: Please Support (C23-3 OSRSI) Allowed Uses Amendment on Oct 24, 2023
Skagit Trail Builders asks you Please Support (C23-3 OSRSI) Allowed Uses Amendment! On Skagit County’s 2023 Docket of Proposed Policy, Code, and Map Amendments: “Amend SCC 14.16.500(3) to allow trails to be a permitted use in the OSRSI zone, while trailheads are kept as an administrative special use.” This amendment will remove some of theContinue reading “Advocacy Alert: Please Support (C23-3 OSRSI) Allowed Uses Amendment on Oct 24, 2023”
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