Author Archives: Skagit Trail Builders

Today, on September 7th, we determined that Saturday’s sole focus will be on restoration work at Thompson Pond. Please give us a hand. Travis (above) stands before 20-30 yards of wood chips. They will be spread over “ground growing” ivy, which is the first step of the process. Special sessions, “to build the bridge” areContinue reading “Prepared for Saturday’s session”

The new bridge and trail will double the length of the Pump-house Trail and meander through one of the prettiest places in the park. We’re excited, work building bridge parts is underway… Saturday’s session, on Sept. 11th session – we’ll be working at Thompson Pond. To signup please email us…

On June 26th, due to a solid volunteer turnout, we achieved our session goal by 2:00 pm. While it was CRAZY HOT we managed to clear the concrete pad, see our photos. We removed debris, brush, steel, and overhanging tree limbs. We’re preparing to begin work on our next bridge and trail. Skagit County ParksContinue reading “June 26th, 2021…”

On June 12th, with a light turnout, we had a very productive session. We finished the Brickyard Creek Trail, that’s on Port of Skagit Property. We also worked at the Dovetail Bridge, improving the area at the bridge entrance. Both as the restoration team, at Thompson Pond, removed ivy debris and placed wood chips. ThisContinue reading “June 12th, 2021…”

Our Saturday, May 22nd session went extremely well. Kalin, Jerry and Lindsey (above) worked at Thompson Pond. Kalin and Lindsey spread chips, to suppress ivy growth, as Jerry (center photo) hauled away the ivy debris. As these photos show (Adam’s) other work was being done. Thank you Adam for stepping up, to be trained asContinue reading “May 22nd, 2021…”

Tuesday, May 18th Amos, Jerry, Art (from left to right) and I took on a special project. We moved a Japanese Maple, and a couple shrubs from a house in Sedro-Woolley to the Pump-house Trail. They had outgrown their planters and home. It turned out to be a significant undertaking, as these additional photos show…Continue reading “May 18th, 2021…”

Machine work “to get ready” was required…   We’re ready for the May 22nd session. For more photos click special session photos.   To volunteer please contact us, and follow us on Facebook. Thanks!

Ivy, Ivy and more Ivy – at Thompson Pond…   May 8th most of us worked on Ivy at the pond. Pictured above, Dean Taylor and Jerry Granahan at the dumpster. Others can be seen at work in our May 8th session gallery.   Removing sod to connect the Brickyard Creek Trail to the pondContinue reading “May 8th, 2021…”

Lunchtime, adjacent to Thompson Pond…   May 8th is our next volunteer session, and spots are still open. Last session, April 24th, the trail and restoration groups filled their rosters.   Achieving our Earth Day goal, to fill our rosters, resulted in the most “single session hours” of the year. Please consider volunteering!   ToContinue reading “April 24th, 2021…”