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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170304T080000
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SUMMARY:Piedra Lisa Trail
DESCRIPTION:We will be working with the Friends of Piedra Lisa on their adopted trail in the Sandia Mountain Wilderness. They maintain a protected species closure area that needs to be re-signed for the public. \nWork will include postings and installation of new signs where old ones have been vandalized or stolen. We will also be doing general trail maintenance along the upper half of the trail. This will primarily involve water bar clean out/repair and check dam construction/repair in areas of severe water damage. \nBecause the posting of the signs is required for enforcement of the closure\, this project will take place regardless of weather conditions. So bring your lunch\, plenty of water\, lots of sunscreen and dress in layers. \nWe will meet at the trailhead at 08:30 AM and begin our hike to the work area. We will be working much of the two miles of the trail\, but be advised that the grade is steep with an elevation gain of 1200’ in those two miles\, so come prepared for a good work out that will help you lose some of that Christmas pudding and Mardi Gras gumbo you smeared on yourself!   There are plenty of great places to stop and rest on your way up while enjoying some spectacular views. \nFor more information about this trail – visit this link: \nhttp://www.backpacker.com/trips/new-mexico/albuquerque/albuquerque-nm-piedra-lisa-south/#bp=0/img1 \nDue to limitations placed on use by the USFS\, space is limited to 10 volunteers. You must also be a US Citizen per USFS requirements.  This is a hard hat project\, so bring yours or one will be provided for you. Due to the space limitations it is mandatory that you contact the project leader to register for this project or you could be turned away at the trailhead. We appreciate your understanding.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/2017-piedra-lisa-trail/
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Velasquez":MAILTO:nmvfo@live.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170316T180000
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SUMMARY:Trail Workshop Class
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Trail Construction and Maintenance \nLeaders: Larry Benson\, 505-821-7999\, LawRBenson@aol.com and Chris Fritzche\, 505-504-3768\, fritzsche.christopher@gmail.com. \nIn partnership with REI and the Albuquerque Open Space Division\, the New Mexico Volunteers for the Outdoors is conducting its annual 2-part Trail Construction and Maintenance Workshop on Thursday March 16 and Saturday March 18. The first session will be held in the Albuquerque REI store and the second at the City of Albuquerque’s Elena Gallegos Open Space in the foothills of the Sandia Mountains. Experienced trail workers are invited to come to the outdoors session and help train those who attended the classroom session. \nStarting at 6:00 pm on Thursday March 16\, the indoor workshop will be offered courtesy of the REI Store\, 1550 Mercantile NE (near the intersection of I-25 and Montgomery). Two experienced NMVFO project leaders\, will discuss the fundamentals of trail work with an illustrated presentation featuring recent projects on public lands throughout New Mexico. Two U.S. Forest Service videos will also help show how volunteers safely refurbish and improve trails. The presenters will answer questions and provide a list of NMVFO projects scheduled in 2017. Those who want to attend the March 16 classroom session need to sign up no later than March 14 at the Albuquerque REI web site! https://www.rei.com/stores/albuquerque.html. \nOn Saturday\, March 18\, the attendees at the REI store will have the chance to get some practical OJT by improving a trail in the Elena Gallegos Open Space. Albuquerque Open Space employees and experienced NMVFO volunteers will help demonstrate trail work techniques. Everyone will need to wear sturdy boots (no soft shoes!)\, work gloves\, long pants\, long-sleeved shirts\, and other appropriate protection from the predicted weather. Also bring a day pack with snacks\, water\, and personal items. \nWe’ll meet not later than 8:00 am in the Kiwanis Group Shelter. To get there\, turn east on Simms Park Road (located along Tramway between Academy Road and San Rafael Ave.) and drive about 1.3 miles to the park’s entrance. Tell the attendant you are a volunteer worker (to avoid the entrance fee)\, make a hard left turn immediately in back of the visitors center\, and drive a half mile north to the parking lot for the group picnic shelter. Starbucks coffee\, fruit\, and snacks will be available to those who arrive early enough. We’ll then carpool to one of the park’s trailheads and hike to the work site\, where experienced Open Space workers will help supervise the volunteers in how to enhance and re-route trail segments. NMVFO members and other experienced trail workers are also invited to help demonstrate proper techniques. Depending on attendance\, we’ll probably finish work no later than mid-afternoon\, but volunteers are welcome to leave early if needed. To sign up contact Larry at LawRBenson@aol.com.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/2017-trail-workshop-class/
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Fritzsche":MAILTO:fritzsche.christopher@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170318T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170318T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T124652
CREATED:20170118T230457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170119T042744Z
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SUMMARY:Trail Workshop Practical
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Trail Construction and Maintenance \nLeaders: Larry Benson\, 505-821-7999\, LawRBenson@aol.com and Chris Fritzche\, 505-504-3768\, fritzsche.christopher@gmail.com. \nIn partnership with REI and the Albuquerque Open Space Division\, the New Mexico Volunteers for the Outdoors is conducting its annual 2-part Trail Construction and Maintenance Workshop on Thursday March 16 and Saturday March 18. The first session will be held in the Albuquerque REI store and the second at the City of Albuquerque’s Elena Gallegos Open Space in the foothills of the Sandia Mountains. Experienced trail workers are invited to come to the outdoors session and help train those who attended the classroom session. \nStarting at 6:00 pm on Thursday March 16\, the indoor workshop will be offered courtesy of the REI Store\, 1550 Mercantile NE (near the intersection of I-25 and Montgomery). Two experienced NMVFO project leaders\, will discuss the fundamentals of trail work with an illustrated presentation featuring recent projects on public lands throughout New Mexico. Two U.S. Forest Service videos will also help show how volunteers safely refurbish and improve trails. The presenters will answer questions and provide a list of NMVFO projects scheduled in 2017. Those who want to attend the March 16 classroom session need to sign up no later than March 14 at the Albuquerque REI web site! https://www.rei.com/stores/albuquerque.html. \nOn Saturday\, March 18\, the attendees at the REI store will have the chance to get some practical OJT by improving a trail in the Elena Gallegos Open Space. Albuquerque Open Space employees and experienced NMVFO volunteers will help demonstrate trail work techniques. Everyone will need to wear sturdy boots (no soft shoes!)\, work gloves\, long pants\, long-sleeved shirts\, and other appropriate protection from the predicted weather. Also bring a day pack with snacks\, water\, and personal items. \nWe’ll meet not later than 8:00 am in the Kiwanis Group Shelter. To get there\, turn east on Simms Park Road (located along Tramway between Academy Road and San Rafael Ave.) and drive about 1.3 miles to the park’s entrance. Tell the attendant you are a volunteer worker (to avoid the entrance fee)\, make a hard left turn immediately in back of the visitors center\, and drive a half mile north to the parking lot for the group picnic shelter. Starbucks coffee\, fruit\, and snacks will be available to those who arrive early enough. We’ll then carpool to one of the park’s trailheads and hike to the work site\, where experienced Open Space workers will help supervise the volunteers in how to enhance and re-route trail segments. NMVFO members and other experienced trail workers are also invited to help demonstrate proper techniques. Depending on attendance\, we’ll probably finish work no later than mid-afternoon\, but volunteers are welcome to leave early if needed. To sign up contact Larry at LawRBenson@aol.com.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/2017-trail-workshop-practical/
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Fritzsche":MAILTO:fritzsche.christopher@gmail.com
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