Trail Maintenance Workshop: Hughes Tree Farm

Calendar Happens On Mar 12, 2021
Time 10 am- 12 pm
Expired

Description

Volunteers assist park staff in maintaining trails at the Hughes Tree Farm in Prince Frederick. 

Duties include:

  • Remove debris and obstacles from trails
  • Divert trails around vernal pools

Schedule: March 12, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. subject to change. After this workshop, volunteers can sign up to be a regular Trail Monitor. https://calvertstewards.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=400213

Time Commitment: 2 hours

NOTE: There are no restroom or water facilities available at the park.

Materials and Equipment: Hand tools will be provided. Volunteers should bring work gloves, water bottles and any necessary lunch or trail snacks.

Special Skills: Most work will be performed outside under varying weather conditions. Frequent exposure to weather and temperature extremes, noise, dust, and dirt should be expected. Work performed requires the exertion of moderate to heavy physical effort and may involve lifting and moving objects up to 50 pounds.

Work also includes: exposure to poison ivy, ticks, mosquitos, snakes, spiders and other wildlife.

For any additional information, please contact Karyn Molines at Karyn.Molines@calvertcountymd.gov

Details

Get Connected Icon 13 and older
Get Connected Icon Is Not Family Friendly
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Inclement Weather Plan: Volunteers will be notified by 5 pm the day before if we will postpone.
Get Connected Icon Is Not Wheelchair Accessible
Get Connected Icon Hand tools will be provided
Get Connected Icon Volunteers provide their own gloves
Get Connected Icon Bring water, lunch and trail snacks
Get Connected Icon No Restrooms or Water Available at this park

Location

Location Dot Shift 1320 Clay Hammond Road
Prince Frederick, MD  20678