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The bridge we’re building, over Hill Creek, has been slow going. We hope that better weather will boost volunteer turnout. This trail, when it’s completed, will be a two mile long loop trail. On April 9th fourteen (14) of us worked on three tasks. The trailhead was prepped for seeding grass, an access point forContinue reading “Trail Update: Our Earth Day 2022 Session…”

At the March 12th and 26th sessions a great deal was accomplished. We have work for all ages and abilities. Please join us! We’re excited, we have two things to report: We have a new poster, and they’re up. And next next week we take delivery of our new volunteer tee shirts. Registration is openContinue reading “March 12 & 26, 2022…”

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…”