Join the Alliance for a Sustainable Trails Workshop at Lake James State Park! This event is free of charge. Pre-registration is required, and attendance is limited.
The focus of the event will be sustainable trail basics, and particularly trail maintenance. This program will be two parts: the morning session will be a classroom setup and the afternoon will be out on the trails. Attendees are welcome to sign up for one or both of these options on the registration form.
To reserve a spot for the workshop use the Google form here: Workshop Registration. For questions about the event, email info@rideNWNCtrails.com.
Schedule
- 9-12:00 – Inside session at Lake James State Park Visitors Center
- 12:00-1:00 – Lunch on your own
- 1:00-4:00 – Field Work outside on the trails at Lake James State Park
Instructor
This workshop will be led by Tim Johnson of Destination by Design. He has previously worked in several positions including the Rockingham Community College TRAILS Program, and as the Western Region Trails Specialist of the N.C. Trails Program. Tim also provided oversight to the Fonta Flora State Trail though the Burke County Community Development Office.
This second-annual event will have a work & ride on Saturday morning and several organized rides on surrounding trails. Free camping will be available for members of the Alliance and other SORBA chapters. Details on this event are still being finalized, but the goal is keep it simple, safe, and fun. If you are interested in attending any portion of the weekend, fill out the following form: LINK. RSVP’s are mandatory since we must be mindful of the group sizes for working and riding.
Join the Alliance for National Trails Day at Kerr Scott. We will meet at the Visitors Assistance Center at the main OVT trailhead. Work will begin at 9 am; please arrive a few minutes early if possible. Work will end around noon. Bring sturdy footwear and work gloves, plus water and snacks to take with you on the trail. Tools will be provided. A group ride is scheduled at 1pm.
Dates and work detail subject to change; this post may be revised. Any day-of cancellations will be posted on Facebook, so check there if weather looks questionable.
Join the Alliance for National Public Lands Day at Kerr Scott. We will be meeting at the Visitors Assistance Center near the main OVT trailhead at 9am. From there we will divide into groups and cover several maintenance items along the OVT and adjacent trails. Bring sturdy footwear, work gloves, and water. Tools will be provided. Lunch will be provided by USACE, so please fill out the Trail Volunteer RSVP form so we can plan ahead. A group ride is scheduled shortly after lunch, at 12pm.