We got so much done at our April 8 work party! Thanks to our volunteers who came out on Saturday! Gravel capping from the big meadow to the Pump House Bridge has been completed. Cyclists, baby strollers, runners, and walkers now have a solid, sustainable surface to enjoy – no mud, no bumps. It’s takenContinue reading “Trail Update: Gravel capping complete from the big meadow to the bridge!”
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Skagit Trail Builders honored by Skagit County Commissioners
JT, Jerry, and Art were honored by the Skagit County Commissioners for their trail work at Northern State Recreation Area. Pictured left to right: Commissioner Lisa Janicki, recreation volunteers Bob and Fred, trail volunteers Jerry, Art, and JT, Commissioner Ron Wesen. On April 10 the Skagit County Commissioners honored our leadership team for their commitmentContinue reading “Skagit Trail Builders honored by Skagit County Commissioners”
Trail Update: Spring Work Party April 8
Here’s the plan for our work party Saturday, April 8. We will be splitting up into three teams: Sign up through our website (so we know you are coming, it helps us plan!) Work parties are scheduled 9am-4pm. Plan to arrive at the Pump House Trailhead at 8:50 am so you have time to signContinue reading “Trail Update: Spring Work Party April 8”
Trail Update: Trail side restoration and gravel capping
Our March 25, 2023 work party started out gloomy and cold, but by the end of the day many of us were in our shirt sleeves and enjoying the sun! We had two main objectives: The first set of photos shows the trail side restoration team at work. They graded soil, moved broken branches, transplantedContinue reading “Trail Update: Trail side restoration and gravel capping”
Trail Update: Trail side restoration on March 25
Here is a photo of the Pump House Trail in it’s lovely, lush, spring-time glory to remind you that warm sunny days are just around the corner! Our next work party is scheduled for Saturday, March 25. We will be focused on two tasks: We begin every work party with a safety meeting at 9Continue reading “Trail Update: Trail side restoration on March 25”
Trail Update: Video of Hill Creek Trail from the sky
Just a quick video of Hill Creek Trail from the sky! Filmed on March 18, 2023 after a long cold winter. The grass is just starting to green up.
Trail Update: The big meadow is ready for seeding, thanks to our awesome volunteers!
We had 29 volunteers (30, if you count Harper the Dog!) join us at our work party on Saturday, March 11. They worked in two main areas: spreading ballast on muddy trail and prepping the big meadow for spring grass seeding. We enjoyed the company of 8 new human volunteers and Harper the Digger Dog.Continue reading “Trail Update: The big meadow is ready for seeding, thanks to our awesome volunteers!”
Trail Update: Mar 11 work party… let’s get back to it!
We had to cancel our last work party due to extreme cold weather, but the time was used well. We completed repairs and ordered new tools. A big thanks to Skagit County Parks and Recreation for keeping us equipped! Our next work party is scheduled for Saturday, March 11. Here’s the plan: We will haveContinue reading “Trail Update: Mar 11 work party… let’s get back to it!”
Trail Update: Feb 25 work party cancelled!
We seldom cancel a work party, but this time it seems prudent. The ground and stockpiled materials are frozen and it’s just too cold for people to work outside. There’s also a chance of snow. Jerry and JT have decided that tomorrow is a perfect day to stay inside and drink some hot chocolate. OurContinue reading “Trail Update: Feb 25 work party cancelled!”
Trail Update: Welcoming volunteers from WSU on Feb 25, 2022.
This Saturday, Feb 25, we are welcoming a team of volunteers from Washington State University (WSU) Research and Extension Center in Mount Vernon. Thanks to Dr.Lindsey for organizing friends and colleagues for a day of trail building! Here’s our plan for the day: We are anticipating cold (but dry) weather – please dress warmly andContinue reading “Trail Update: Welcoming volunteers from WSU on Feb 25, 2022.”
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