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Trail Workshop – Outdoor Classroom (ABQ Open Space)
March 12, 2021 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Contact Leader(s): Jenny Blackmore, j.blackmore@nmvfo.org; Larry Benson, L.Benson@nmvfo.org with any questions.
RESULTS: Book learning and hands-on practice. Project leader Jenny Blackmore and CABQ Assistant Open Space Superintendent Jim Sattler taught some trail construction basics. Afterwards class participants built 4 drain dips on the Nature Trail at the Elena Gallegos Open Space.
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Description: Come learn some trail-building basics at Elena Gallegos Open Space. Entry fees will be waived for workshop attendees. We’ll meet at the Kiwanis Shelter parking lot at 10:00AM to begin an hour or more of “book learning,” followed by an instructional walk-through on a nearby trail and some hands-on practice building rolling dips (drain dips). Tools will be supplied.
This 101 course will provide an important base of knowledge for anyone who also plans to join our hands-on trail-building Trail Workshop – Field the next day, Saturday March 13th. New volunteers are encouraged to join us for one or both of these March workshops. Anyone who would like a skills refresher is welcome too!
Please bring your own face masks and work gloves, both required. Also required: long pants, sturdy boots or shoes, and eye protection (sunglasses). Highly recommended: Pen and notebook; layered clothing for a chilly start and a warm afternoon; a hat; a day pack with water and snacks.
A reminder that pets are not allowed on NMVFO projects.
Please sign up below if you would like to join us.
Difficulty: 1 Pulaski
Group Size: 10
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.
