Author Archives: Skagit Trail Builders

Video: Documentary by Sedro-Woolley High School Students

A few months ago our trail crew was joined by Sedro-Woolley High School Video Instructor, Jason Dilley, and student Avi, for a day of filming volunteer interviews. They recently shared their finished work. Thanks, Jason and students! Watch the 5-minute documentary, featuring our Youth Leaders, Sativia and RJ, volunteer Robert (pronounced Row-Bear….he’s the French TeacherContinue reading “Video: Documentary by Sedro-Woolley High School Students”

In the News: A New Trail by Jack Hartt

A New Trail Jack Hartt May. 29 2025 Originally published by Hiking Close to Home and Anacortes Now We venture a little east of our islands for this week’s hike… Before white folks, streamside wetlands and rolling hills filled this land above the plains of the Skagit flats. Beavers created ponds; salmon swam the streams;Continue reading “In the News: A New Trail by Jack Hartt”

Trailhead BBQ: June 28, RSVP by June 25

We are celebrating the successful completion of our 2024-2025 build year AND the amazing community of volunteers who made it possible with a trailhead BBQ! Join us Saturday, June 28 for a day of volunteering and wrap party at the trailhead. RSVP by Weds, June 25 by signing up for the work party Menu: Activities:Continue reading “Trailhead BBQ: June 28, RSVP by June 25”

Trail Update: New Map and New Trail Names

Great news for trail users! With our work on the Hill Creek / Pump House trail system nearly complete, the county has done a final survey and produced a new map with mileage notes. And, along with the new map, came refreshed names. Please note the changes: Total mileage….about 3 miles! (We had been guessingContinue reading “Trail Update: New Map and New Trail Names”

Trail Update: Thanks to the Mountaineers Go Hike team for a great day of trail work!

Volunteers from the Mountaineers Go Hike Course joined us for an great day of trail stewardship on May 24 and helped us accomplish sooooooo much! We are VERY confident we will fulfill our Scope of Work on Skagit County Parks and Recreation property before we break for summer (plus a few extra details we’ve identifiedContinue reading “Trail Update: Thanks to the Mountaineers Go Hike team for a great day of trail work!”

Congratulations to our Youth Leaders, Sativa and RJ, for earning a letter in Varsity in Volunteerism!

Congratulations to our Youth Leaders, Sativia and RJ, for earning a letter in Varsity in Volunteerism! Students who complete 100 hours of service are awarded a varsity letter in volunteerism during the spring central celebration ceremony. Sativa received special recognition for logging more than 200 hours during the program year. Skagit Trail Builders is nowContinue reading “Congratulations to our Youth Leaders, Sativa and RJ, for earning a letter in Varsity in Volunteerism!”

2025-2026 Youth Leader positions

Update July 24, 2025 We have an awesome student joining us in September 2025 as one of our new Youth Leaders. We have a second opening to fill for someone great. The deadline has been extended until the role is filled. Read on for more details…. Congratulations to our 2024-2025 Youth Leaders! Sativia, Shylee, Alex,Continue reading “2025-2026 Youth Leader positions”