It’s Coho time and the Pump House Bridge is the perfect spot to view them as they make their way from Hansen Creek to Hill Creek, resting in the shallows near the bridge. Every two years Coho Salmon make the long journey from the Pacific Ocean, up the Skagit River, to nesting locations in theContinue reading “Trail Update: Salmon Viewing from the Pump House Bridge”
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Trail Update: Rock work at Pump House Bridge and Elevated Trail, plus Salmon!
On Saturday, Nov 9, it rained, we got dirty, and loved it! But, we also got a ton done….volunteers cleared blackberries at the Pump House Bridge and started work on a second rock wall. In the lower meadow between Hill Creek and Hansen Creek, we trimmed the tall grass and briars back 4 feet fromContinue reading “Trail Update: Rock work at Pump House Bridge and Elevated Trail, plus Salmon!”
Trail Update: Our plan for the Nov 9 Work Party
Hey Volunteers! It’s time for our Nov 9 work party. We’ve got a great session planned. If you haven’t signed up yet, now is the time . Work Party Plan Meet at the Hub Drive parking lot for sign-in at 8:45 am. From there we’ll walk about 1/4 mile to the Pump House Trail Head.Continue reading “Trail Update: Our plan for the Nov 9 Work Party”
Trail Update: Fall Stewardship on Hill Creek Trail
🌿✨ We aren’t just about building new trails; we also care for them. Trail stewardship is vital for maintaining the beauty and safety of our outdoor spaces. Our volunteers have been hard at work clearing seasonal debris and trimming back plants that were encroaching on Hill Creek Trail. The Pump House bridge was collecting fallenContinue reading “Trail Update: Fall Stewardship on Hill Creek Trail”
Trail Update: Rainy weather didn’t stop this crew!
These folks could have spent this rainy Saturday (Oct 26, 2024) snuggled up on the couch with hot cocoa and a movie, but instead, they spent it improving Hill Creek Trail! Thanks to HKP Architects, United General District 304, and our top-notch crew of community volunteers for spending the day with us. Here’s what theyContinue reading “Trail Update: Rainy weather didn’t stop this crew!”
Trail Update: Our work party plan for Oct 26, 2024
Map of Work Party Plan for Oct 26, 2024 We are so excited for our Oct 26 work party. We will be concentrating our efforts on two areas of work essential for a sustainable, beautiful trail…capping and restoration! Along with are amazing crew of dedicated volunteers, we will be joined by staff from HKP ArchitectsContinue reading “Trail Update: Our work party plan for Oct 26, 2024”
Video: A Walk at Hill Creek Trail in October
Blooming mushrooms, silty rushing water, and ferns reaching for the rain. We took time to enjoy the trail we are building at Northern State Recreation in Sedro Woolley, WA this past wet weekend. We get back to work with our wonderful volunteer community on Saturday, Oct 26, rain or shine. Grab your rain gear andContinue reading “Video: A Walk at Hill Creek Trail in October”
Trail Update: Photos from our Oct 12 work party
Gorgeous weather and an amazing team of volunteers made for incredible day of trail building on Oct 12! Our next volunteer work party is Saturday, Oct 26, 2024. We will be continuing the work on Hill Creek Trail at Northern State Recreation Area in Sedro Woolley, WA. All ages, sizes and skill sets are welcome.Continue reading “Trail Update: Photos from our Oct 12 work party”
North Bridge Update
The contractor’s crew is making progress Concrete footings have been installed on each side of the creek. Last week they were able to move the 55′ beams (3,025 lbs each) from the staging area to the bridge site. How did they move the beams? The beams were pulled by the contractor’s mini excavator using cablesContinue reading “North Bridge Update”
Trail Update: Capping Hill Creek Trail on Oct 12
We had an amazingly productive and fun work party on Sept 28! At our next work party, on Oct 12, we are picking up where we left off on final capping of Hill Creek Trail at Northern State Recreation Area in Sedro Woolley, WA. Like last session, we’ll be working at the north end ofContinue reading “Trail Update: Capping Hill Creek Trail on Oct 12”
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