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The February 26th session went well, all the planned work was completed. We had four (4) new volunteers; Amy, Cayden, Le Ola and Trina – and Ken earned his STB volunteer tee shirt. Thanks team! Registration is open for the March 12th session. For photos, videos and details on what’s next, please check us outContinue reading “February 26th, 2022…”

Adam in the last few years has become one of our leaders. He arrives early, stays late, comes rain or shine, and runs equipment. He has been with us volunteering for over ten (10) years. For volunteer organizations to have a future they MUST attract a next generation of volunteers. See “5 Reasons Teens ShouldContinue reading “Our “Guest Group” Program…”

On December 11th we finished the big rock wall. Fourteen (14) hearty volunteers attended. Roger and Leslie Estep provided lunch again. Jerry and I, below, are dishing up seconds. Additionally, it was great to have the Slabodnik family back; Ellie, Robert and Zoe. After the holidays and winter break we hope you’ll get involved. It’sContinue reading “December 11th, 2021…”

On November 13th we made real progress at the new bridge. Nineteen (19) volunteers attended, putting in one hundred and thirty hours. Roger and Leslie Estep provided lunch, and the BE Kiwanis Club attended as our Guest Group. It was a great, and nearly everyone is returning for the upcoming December 11th session. Going intoContinue reading “November 13th, 2021…”

A recent Skagit Valley Herald article our new trail project is explained. On November 13th at 9:00 am work on a REALLY BIG rock wall will begin. We are excited! Roger and Leslie Estep are providing lunch, and the BE Kiwanis Club will be our Guest Group.

At the October 23rd session work to connect the new bridge and Pump-house Trail began. With nine (9) of us working we got the build site ready for the November 13th session. Now we hope YOU will get involved… Our next session is November 13th. Roger and Leslie Estep will be providing one of theirContinue reading “October 23rd, 2021…”

On October 20th Jerry, Art and I got together, doing some planning – and taking photos. The top photo is where we’ll be parking, on Port of Skagit property — near to the Dovetail Bridge. Above Art and Jerry are planning rock walls and an elevated viewing area. It will be fun, we hope you’llContinue reading “October 20th, 2021…”

Art Tuftee, Concept Construction LLC, and a small team of volunteers built the bridge. Now the rest of us are getting involved, building rock walls, railings and trail tread. The BE Kiwanis recently signed up to become a guest group. We hope this interests others! Please email us to signup, or click on get involvedContinue reading “Next Session, Oct. 23rd…”

September 25th was another great session. Bret Turner shot a video we call “Before, During and After,” that shows us doing restoration work. For another session our two teams will work separately. Art Tuftee, Concept Construction LLC, and his team are building the Hill Creek Bridge – as we’re finishing up at the pond. WeContinue reading “September 25th, 2021…”

On September 11th fourteen (14) volunteers completed all the work that was planned for the session by lunchtime. It was great! The worst ivy and holy was removed, then 20-30 yards of chips (seen in a prior post) was spread over low growing vegetation. This Saturday, September 25th, United General District #304 is our GuestContinue reading “September 11th, 2021…”