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The first work trip of the season will be held on Saturday, April 25th. We will meet up to do trail work at various locations in the South District of Shenandoah National Park.

If you wish to attend, please let us know by completing the sign-up form by 9 PM on Tuesday, April 21th.

Please note, depending on the number of responses we may need to limit the size of the crew. If we do, we will send out a notice and set up a waitlist.

Please read the rest of this email before filling out the form.

Everyone that attends shall fill out their own form. One person per entry. It’s very important to complete the sign-up form. It collects the data we need to eliminate paperwork at the crews’ gathering site.

One question on the form, if you are attending, is your Round-Trip Travel Time (in hours) to the Dundo Picnic Area. Here is a Google Map link for the picnic area that can be used to plan your trip.

All Flying McLeods and other PATC volunteers in SNP are required to submit a Volunteer Service Agreement (VSA) each year. Contact me if you need instructions to file a VSA with the park.

After the trail work, we’ll have an optional Potluck Picnic. We will have the picnic at the Dundo Picnic Area. This month’s theme is Chili Cookoff. The format is bringing your own beverages and a dish of your choice to share with a ten or so people. We need mains, sides, and salads (not just appetizers and desserts). Both homemade and store-bought items are fine.
To avoid duplication, please check the Food List for items that have already been committed. Use the signup form to list what food you are bringing. The list will be updated nightly.

To reduce our environmental impact, please bring your own plates, silverware, serving utensils, etc. Also, don’t forget to bring a chair.

Any crew member is welcome to camp at the Ivy Creek Maintenance Hut on Friday and/or Saturday night. Email me if you need more information or don't have a key.

All participants under the age of 18 must have prior approval to attend. All workers under 18 shall wear hard hats (We can provide them). Everyone else is encouraged to wear one.

We will have some Flying McLeods patches for $2 each. Cash and Venmo only. All while they last.

We’ll send out an email by Thursday, April 23rd to all registered participants that will include more details.

What to Bring for Trail Work

  1. Long pants and sturdy shoes
  2. Gloves and eye protection
  3. Daypack
  4. Sunscreen and bug repellent with DEET
4) Plenty of water, a lunch, and snacks
5) Layers for warmth and rain
  5. Hardhats are recommended and will be provided if needed or requested

You will not be permitted to work if you do not have long pants and sturdy shoes.

Let me know if you have any questions about the work trip or have any issues with the form.

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