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!”
Category Archives: Work Parties
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”
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”
Trail Updates: Borrow Pit to Trail Surface
We enjoyed a most excellent volunteer work party on September 28! We worked on the connector trail for North Bridge, near the Big Rock, mining soil to create a smooth, level, sustainable trail surface. Using native soil has lots of benefits:1. Looks natural2. Low cost (we don’t have to buy it!)3. More convenient (we don’tContinue reading “Trail Updates: Borrow Pit to Trail Surface”
Trail Update: Sept 14 Work Party at Hill Creek Trail
We are looking forward to welcoming our volunteers back on Sept 14! Our plan is to put the finishing touches on Hill Creek Trail and the bonus loop. We will build up the trail tread using mineral soil and concentrate on trail side restoration: We are also happy to share that two of our YouthContinue reading “Trail Update: Sept 14 Work Party at Hill Creek Trail”
Bridge Update: June 28 2024
In 2023, Skagit County approved a proposal to build a pedestrian footbridge that would connect the north end of the Pump House Trail to Hill Creek Trail. The responsibility for the bridge project lies with the County and their contractor, Art Tuftee. The county has purchased steel beams and other materials required for the bridgeContinue reading “Bridge Update: June 28 2024”
Trail Update: Finishing Hill Creek Trail just in time for summer visitors!
June 22 is our last volunteer work party before we take summer break! Our goal is to complete the Hill Creek Loop Trail so that summer visitors enjoy a level and compact surface surrounded by trees, grass, and wild flowers. We’ll also be working on a bonus loop, removing sod and building up the treadContinue reading “Trail Update: Finishing Hill Creek Trail just in time for summer visitors!”
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