Try Trail Work – Wolfe’s Neck Center

Wolfe’s Neck Center | 9:00–11:30 AM | Meet at the Smith Center parking lot. That would be the lot to the left of the Smith Center greenhouse.

Get hands-on experience with trail maintenance during this 2-1/2 hour demo session! We’ll partner with Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture & the Environment trail stewards to harden a 15-foot section of trail—removing topsoil and using gravel and glacial till to make it more erosion-resistant and durable for high foot traffic.

We’ll cover the basics of:

• Corridor design
• Light drainage tune-ups (cleaning dips and waterbars)
• Tread shaping and bench refresh
• Trail design principles: alignment, grade, and drainage

This is a great opportunity to learn by doing, meet fellow volunteers, and see how sustainable trail design keeps trails safe and enjoyable.

What’s Provided:

• Trained leaders and instruction
• Hand tools (loppers, saws, rakes, hoes)
• Job hazard briefing

What to Bring:

• Boots or sturdy closed-toe shoes suitable for walking off-trail (no sandals or flip-flops).
• Safety glasses or eyewear and work gloves
• Water and snacks
• Weather-appropriate clothing