Before the upper steps/ erosion control measures were installed:
After:
Before the upper steps/ erosion control measures were installed:
After:
Don’t forget to come out this Saturday to Mint Springs Park (9-12) for an introduction to the trails and also to learn more about the tools we use, what types of trail work we do, and what we will be working on at Mint Springs this season.
Next Thursday, the monthly meeting will be held at the Crozet Mudhouse, 6-7:30pm.
· Agenda Review (Jessica Mauzy)
· Introductions if new people are present (Name, interest in the Trails Group)
· Updates from “Action Items” from last meeting *
· Discussion of Building (Labor) activities:
o Review of work done at Grayrock, Mint Springs, and Henley Hornets Trails
o Status of Byrom Park—when will trial construction begin
o Mint Springs projects
o Trails near Crozet Elem/ Field School
· Discussion of Planning (Logistics) activities:
o Follow-up from Crozet Trails Day, WAHS and Cubscout workdays, and Crozet Business meeting
o CTC involvement in lobbying for better bike routes/ paths
o Writing The Letter- discuss timing and language
o CTC and Albemarle County- How we work together.
· Next steps- next Group meeting – Thursday, December 9th (Jessica Mauzy)
· Adjourn
Hello Crew!
With October coming to a close, we also conclude the “marketing and outreach” bonanza for the fall season. The Crozet Trails Day event (photos coming later)was a success and there are already plans forming for next year. Thank you to everyone who bought raffle tickets (and thanks to Relay Foods and Blue Ridge Mountain Sports for donating items!!). The items have now gone to the winners– Congratulations to Ann, Tim, James, and Elizabeth!
The week prior to Crozet Trails Day, the CTC worked with two youth groups: WAHS 9th grade workday at Mint Springs (photos coming later) and Cub Scout Pack 114 workday at the Henley Hornets Trail (photos below). Both events were helpful and enjoyable and we hope to engage in more events like this in the future.
The upper section of the Grayrock Ponds Trail entrance is finished. If you are in the area, especially during a rain event, please go by and see how we did. If you notice any issues with erosion, please let me know.
There is a workday at Preddy Creek this Saturday (see previous post for details). This is a good chance for new Crew volunteers to learn more about how the County builds new trail systems. If you are interested in going and would like to carpool, let me know (either by comment on here or send me an email).
The next trail event in Crozet (as currently scheduled) will be a trail walk and trail work introduction on November 6th at Mint Springs Park. This walk will be led by Tucker or Dan from Albemarle County and will aim to orient everyone to the Mint Springs trail system, point out potential work day projects, and introduce new Crew members to trail work techniques and standards. Come on out and bring your family.
Our next Monthly Meeting will be held on November 11th (Thursday) at 6pm at the Crozet Mudhouse. Hope to see all of you there!
Photos from Cub Scout pack 114 workday (thank you Brandon for coordinating and leading this workday):
Trailside Coffee, Crozet
Monday, October 11th, 2010
6:00 pm-7:30 pm
Agenda
· Agenda Review (Jessica Mauzy)
· Introductions if new people are present (Name, interest in the Trails Group)
· Updates from “Action Items” from last meeting *
· Discussion of Building (Labor) activities:
o Neighborhood workday at Grayrock- September 16, 9am
o WAHS 9th grade volunteer day- Wednesday, October 13th
o Boyscout volunteer day- Sunday, October 17th
o Upcoming trail building projects for the Fall
· Discussion of Planning (Logistics) activities:
o Crozet Trails Day Celebration- October 16, 2-7pm
o T-shirts?
o CTC and Albemarle County- How we work together.
· Next steps- next Group meeting – Thursday, November 11th (Jessica Mauzy)
· Adjourn
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* Action Items (From August 12th meeting): make a map which will go on one side of the flier (Dan M.).
Create Flier (Jessica)
The CTC mission statement and info on the partnership :CTC — County (?who wants this piece??)
A brief narrative on the CTC/ County vision for the Crozet Trails and Greenway system (Elizabeth)
Tim T. is going to talk to the CCA about donations for the CTC going through the CCA.
Tim, Dan M., and Jessica will work on the letter in support of corridor acquisition.
Dan M. will print 3-4 Crozet Master Plan Greenways maps at 11×17 format (laminated?)
Dan M. will select a day in the fall as a potential Crozet Trails Day, with the approval of the CTC and CCA.
Put together a booth set-up for Music Festival and other events (Jessica)
Pay Pal account? (Dan J.)