Boundary Marking: Hughes Tree Farm

Get Connected Icon Happens On Aug 24, 2024
Get Connected Icon 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Expired

Description

Volunteers will assist park staff in marking the safety zones for the upcoming hunting season at the Hughes Tree Farm in Prince Frederick. 

Duties include:

  • Attach Safety Zone signs
  • Paint boundary blazes 
  • Clear trails

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.
  • It is recommended to bring tick/insect repellent.

Clothing: Volunteers should wear long pants and sturdy hiking shoes. Long sleeves can protect from briars and insects. Volunteers may be exposed to poison ivy, ticks, mosquitos, snakes, spiders and other wildlife.

We will be walking in the forest, off-trails. Work performed requires the exertion of moderate to heavy physical effort and may involve climbing over fallen trees, up and down hills, and lifting and moving objects up to 50 pounds.

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
Get Connected Icon Is Outdoors
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

Get Connected Icon 1320 Clay Hammond Road
Prince Frederick, MD  20678