A trail work day for Howard D. Brooks Conservation Area is scheduled for Saturday October 1st (rain date October 8th) from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The work day is organized by the Orange Conservation Commission. We will meet in the parking lot.
The trail is best started from the Wepawaug Conservation area parking lot off Mapledale Road. We will be working on cleaning up trails with fallen branches from the storm. The trail across the bridge leads to the blue and yellow trails which both lead to the end of Riverside Drive. This is the area we would like to clean up too.
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The new bridge was done by contractors and volunteers this past year plus smaller bridge which leads to the blue and yellow trails. There is another smaller bridge at Riverside Drive that also needs to be done. Anyone wishing to make new bridge or donate lumber for it please let us know.
Most of the trails are relatively level. We will have a list of those things that need to be done which will also be marked when you arrive. We will also need volunteers for the Parking Lot to tell workers where to go.
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Please wear sturdy shoes, eye protection, and work gloves. Those hand tools to bring are clippers, loppers, and hand saws. Volunteers are responsible for their own snacks and water.
These trails will then be ready for CT Trail Days in June; mark your calendar.
Those wishing to work on Trail day will meet in the Parking lot. If you could please let me know you are coming so we have a head count would be great. Sharon Ewen Chair sme71@yahoo.com or call 203-799-3769.
