Milestones: Year End Report 2024. An overview of volunteer and project metrics.
Category Archives: Hill Creek Trail
Trail Update: Volunteers bring’n the good vibes to our last work party of 2024!
Honestly, folks, we couldn’t have asked for a better crew on this blustery December day. We talked, joked, laughed, and got a TON done! On Saturday Dec 14, 2024, twenty-four volunteers joined us for a day of rock work and community connection. We had three teams in play: The restoration crew cleared briars by theContinue reading “Trail Update: Volunteers bring’n the good vibes to our last work party of 2024!”
Video: Salmon Spawning in Hill Creek
Spawning Coho Salmon are visible from the Pump House Bridge and other high points along Hill Creek Trail. A tip for salmon spotting: Watch for clear, shallow water with a gravel bottom. Stop and listen. (Have patience, it can take a few minutes). When you hear a rhythmic “splash splash splash” – that’s a salmon,Continue reading “Video: Salmon Spawning in Hill Creek”
Trail Update: Work Party Plan for Dec 14, 2024
It’s our last work party of 2024. Join us for a fun day of rock work and restoration. Hey! Don’t forget it’s winter time! We expect rainy weather, so wear layers, a raincoat, and sturdy shoes. Bring your own lunch and water. We’ll have treats at the trail head. Schedule 8:45 am: Meet us atContinue reading “Trail Update: Work Party Plan for Dec 14, 2024”
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: 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”
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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