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Trail Workshop – Classroom

March 12, 2020 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Contact Leader(s): Larry Benson, L.Benson@nmvfo.org; Jenny Blackmore, j.blackmore@nmvfo.org with any questions.

Description: Two experienced project leaders from New Mexico Volunteers for the Outdoors will give members of this class an introduction to trail work. After demonstrating the types of tools used, there will be a PowerPoint slideshow on how trails are built and maintained, as well examples of other NMVFO projects throughout New Mexico. Several short videos will further highlight trail work techniques in both desert and mountain terrain. Advance registration required. Please click on the link below to register. Attendees are also invited for some on-the-job training, rerouting a trail on Saturday, March 14, near the Indian School trailhead in the Sandia Foothills with Albuquerque Open Space Division.

Group Size: Up to 45

For more information:  If this is your first NMVFO project, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at https://nmvfo.org/volunteer/volunteer-faq, or email the project leader.

To register for this class please click here

Details

Date:
March 12, 2020
Time:
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Event Category:

Organizers

Larry Benson
Jenny Blackmore

Venue

REI Albuquerque
1550 Mercantile Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107 United States + Google Map