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Pickin’ at the Point — POSTPONED

Geoffrey — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 19:30:23 +0000

A Memorial Day weekend electrical fire in the ranger station at Salt Point State Park burned down the structure and has forced the postponement of the REI/Sonoma County Trails Council’ s National Trails Day event. We had planned for a weekend of trail and campground cleanup, but due to the fire damage, this event will be rescheduled later in the year. We’re sorry that we won’t be able to get to work at the park, but we will announce a new date as soon as possible.

Spring Trails Council Stewardship Projects

Geoffrey — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:42:23 +0000

Trail stewardship season is here! We have several projects in the works for spring and into summer.

May

Saturday, May 1 & 8: Creekside Trail maintenance, Shiloh Regional Park. In the first part of this two-day project, we’ll rebuild a steep and entrenched section, as well as several other problem areas. On our second day at Shiloh, we plan to build a causeway on the upper approach to the bridge to reduce erosion and make the trail more usable year round. Workday will be from 9am to 2pm. Meet at Shiloh parking lot, 5750 Faught Road, Windsor, CA. Contact Tim Mayer for more information or to sign up.
Saturday, May 15: Helen Putnam Regional Park. Tread maintenance and improvements on Savannah Trail (or other trail TBD). Workday will be from 9am to 2pm. Meet at the parking lot on Chileno Valley Rd. Contact Tim Mayer for more information or to sign up.
Sunday, May 16: Little Black Mountain Celebration: Save the date for a hike and trail celebration on Little Black Mountain, a Sonoma Land Trust property near Cazadero. Be one of the first to explore the trail (recently upgraded by SCTC) to the “Lone Antler Lookout” and experience the unfolding panoramic vista of Sonoma County’s beyond. This is special event open to SCTC and SLT members — a perk since this property is generally not open to the public. For more information or to sign-up, please email Sonoma Land Trust

June

Saturday & Sunday, June 6 & 7: Pickin’ at the Point 2010. We return to Salt Point for a weekend project. We expect to work on the Stump Beach Trail and more. Free camping available for all volunteers — additional details TBA. Contact Rob Helms to sign up or for more info.
Sunday, June 12: Americorp Trail, Sebastopol’s Laguna de Santa Rosa Preserve. Clear blackberries, willow and debris to reopen this trail near downtown Sebastopol. Details TBA. Contact Geoffrey Skinner to sign up for more info.

Pickin’ at the Point- A Success

Geoffrey — Fri, 15 May 2009 21:02:47 +0000

We had another successful weekend of trail work at Salt Point State Park for National Trails Day. A big thanks to parks employee Beth Robinson for coordinating the project with the Trails Council and her excellent leadership. Parks employee Karen Broderick for preparing all the excellent food. And of course, our volunteers and crew leaders who repaired steps, brushed and cleared 15 miles of trail, and repaired 30 hike and bike campsites!