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Trail Workshop – Field (ABQ Open Space)

March 13, 2021 @ 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

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

RESULTS: Eleven volunteers and 6 CABQ OSD staff built a new (rerouted) trail at Route 66 Open Space.

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Description: This workshop builds on skills learned in our March 12th “Outdoor Classroom” Workshop, but anyone is welcome to attend!

This trail work training project with the Albuquerque Open Space Division follows the introductory session held at Elena Gallegos Open Space on March 12. Volunteers are welcome to sign up for either project, or for both. During the Field Workshop, experienced Open Space and NMVFO trail workers will help mentor new volunteers as we re-route an eroding trail at the Route 66 Open Space. This year the project is a little more rock-work-based than usual, but there will be lighter work too, something for everyone. Tasks will include building new trail, seeking out and moving large rocks, building rock structures to buttress new trail, harvesting cactus, and closing eroded trail segments with check dams and transplanted cactus. The hike to the work site is roughly half a mile. All tools will be provided.

Please bring your own face mask and work gloves, both required. Eye protection is also required (sunglasses okay). Participants should wear hiking boots or sturdy shoes (no soft shoes or sandals!), long pants, long-sleeved shirts, and other apparel appropriate for the predicted weather. A hat is recommended. Please bring a daypack with a rain jacket, snacks, lunch, water, sunscreen, and other personal items. We’ll meet at 8:30 AM at Route 66 Open Space parking, where a staff member will be on hand to open the gate into the property (directions to follow for those who sign up). We will likely finish work by mid-afternoon, but volunteers are welcome to leave earlier if necessary.

A reminder that pets are not allowed on NMVFO projects.

Difficulty: 1 Pulaski

Group Size: 15

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.

Please read our volunteer guidelines before signing up for this project.

Details

Date:
March 13, 2021
Time:
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Event Category:

Organizers

Jenny Blackmore
Larry Benson