Oh man. What a wet day! We had thirty-two volunteers at our work party on Saturday, February 24, 2024, building trail in the mud and drizzle. In spite of rain, much progress was made on the trail corridor through the big meadow, including digging blackberry crowns, creating drainage, installing rock and a culvert. We wereContinue reading “Trail Update: Oh, man. What a wet day!”
Category Archives: Work Parties
Trail Update: Beams for the North Bridge have been delivered
If you’ve walked past the Elk Trail in the last few days, you may have noticed two gigantic steel beams resting in the grass. Those are the supports for the new bridge we are building this spring. The bridge will span Hill Creek and connect the Pump House Trail with Hill Creek Trail. The designContinue reading “Trail Update: Beams for the North Bridge have been delivered”
In the News: Sedro Woolley High School students help with trail building
Skagit Valley Herald article about Sedro Woolley High School students volunteering at Hill Creek Trail
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Trail Update: A Glorious Day for Trail Work (finally, after all that rain!)
Saturday, Feb 10 was a glorious day to work on the trail!
Trail Update: Swimming in an Atmospheric River…
An atmospheric river released it’s bounty on our work party volunteers on Saturday, January 27, resulting in muddy conditions and a lot of laughter. Many thanks to these troopers who maintained their good humor through the steady rain and standing puddles. We achieved our goal of extending the trail out of the forest into theContinue reading “Trail Update: Swimming in an Atmospheric River…”
Trail Update: New Bridge Approved!
Trail Update: New Bridge Approved. The bridge will connect Hill Creek Trail with the Pump House Trail at the north end of the park.
A year of building trail at Northern State Recreation Area: Review of 2023
Our volunteer crew accomplished a lot in 2023! Here’s a quick list of our progress in numbers: Our goals for 2024 include completing the Hill Creek Trail loop and linking the Pump House and Hill Creek trails with a bridge. (Take a look at our current project map for details.) A supportive community and wonderfulContinue reading “A year of building trail at Northern State Recreation Area: Review of 2023”
Our 2023 Top Group
Sedro Woolley High School & Earth Club Young volunteers really stepped up this year. This team (above) put in 13% of the year’s total volunteer hours. From left to right is Sativia, Mr. Turner, Isabella, RJ and Alex. Together they put in 90% of their team’s hours. Mr. Turner (Bret to some) is our YouthContinue reading “Our 2023 Top Group”
Trail Update: Our Goal for Dec 9 Work Party
Our goal for the Dec 9 work party is to extend Hill Creek Trail to the “Big Meadow”. Volunteers for all ages, sizes, and ability are encouraged to join in helping develop this amazing community part in Sedro Woolley, WA. No experience required. Bring your good humor, willingness to learn and get muddy! Learn moreContinue reading “Trail Update: Our Goal for Dec 9 Work Party”
Trail Update: Photos from our Nov 11, 2023 Work Party
Here’s a few photos from our Nov 11, 2023 work party. Volunteers cleared organic debris and spread mineral soil, helping us achieve our goal of extending the trail to the 1.5 mile mark! It was a wet, but productive day, thanks to the work of our awesome community of folks willing to work rain orContinue reading “Trail Update: Photos from our Nov 11, 2023 Work Party”
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