TRAIL WORK + CAMPING WEEKEND!

TRAIL WORK + CAMPING WEEKEND!

Bell Springs • Little Shoals • Big Shoals

November 7th & 8th — Come spend the weekend outside, get some trail work done, and have a great time with fellow volunteers!
We're heading back out for another two-day trail work weekend, and we'd love to have a big crew join us!
No trail-work experience? No problem! We'll work together, show you what needs to be done, and get everyone involved.

!🥾 THE WORK

Saturday, November 7 — Bell Springs → Little Shoals

Meet at Bell Springs Trailhead at 9:00 AM
Work our way from Bell Springs toward Little Shoals
Vehicles will be staged at Little Shoals for the return shuttle

Sunday, November 8 — Big Shoals

Meet at Bell Springs Trailhead at 9:00 AM
Work toward Big Shoals and return

!🚫 NO POWER TOOLS OR MOWERS!
We're going old-school again this year — hand tools, teamwork, and plenty of sweat!

!🧤 WHAT TO BRING

Bring the basics for a day outside:

!💧 Plenty of water
!🥪 Lunch and snacks
!🥾 Enclosed shoes or boots
!🧤 Work gloves — especially if you have your own
!✂️ Loppers, if you have them
!👕 Work clothes appropriate for the weather
!☀️ Anything else you normally like to have for a day on the trail

We have some loppers available, although the North Section trailer doesn't have a huge supply. I also have some personal loppers to share.
Hard hats and other safety equipment should be available.
And remember: you don't need any experience! If you've never done trail work before, come out and learn with us.

!⛺ MAKE IT A WEEKEND!

Why just come for the work?
Weather permitting, we're offering camping Friday and Saturday nights so everyone can hang out, relax around the fire, and build some camaraderie after a day on the trail. More information about location will be shared only with those interested in camping.

!🌙 FRIDAY ARRIVAL

Want to come Friday night? Great!
Please plan to arrive no later than approximately 8:00–9:00 PM. We don't want to be trying to direct people to the camping area late at night.
The camping address will be provided only to people who sign up for camping. Please don't share the address publicly.

!🔥 CAMPING AMENITIES

You'll need to bring your own food and camping gear, but we'll have plenty of the basics available:

!🚿 Showers after returning from trail work
!🚽 Bathroom access during the evening
!🌲 Privy available overnight and anytime
!🍳 Kitchen access until approximately 8:00–9:00 PM
!🔥 Grill
!🔥 Fire pit
!🪑 Picnic tables and additional tables
!💡 Outdoor lighting
!🔌 Power for charging phones and small electronics

Please bring your own towel, soap, chair, and camping supplies.
And please help us keep the kitchen and bathroom clean. We're happy to share our space — just don't make us regret it! !😄
House bathroom and shower access will close around 9:00 PM.

!🚙 SHUTTLES & OTHER DETAILS

We'll have vehicles at Little Shoals to help with the shuttle, and Gloria will be helping with transportation as well.
I won't be doing quite as much pre-work as last year, so there should be plenty for us to tackle together.

!👥 ONLY 20 SPOTS TO START!

We're going to cap the event at 20 volunteers initially.
If there's enough interest, we may increase the number.
So if you've been thinking about coming out — sign up!
Come for a day. Come for both days. Come camp with us. Bring a friend.
Let's get outside, improve the trails, enjoy some good company, and have a great weekend!

!🌲 SEE YOU ON THE TRAIL!

Saturday & Sunday • 9:00 AM • Bell Springs Trailhead
No experience required. No fancy equipment required. Just come ready to work and have a good time!