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Clear Debris from the Creek
On Saturday, April 26, at 9:00 a.m. we will be clearing debris from the creek adjacent to the Connector Trail in two locations, one near the trailhead at Fairwinds Lane in Western Ridge, and the other at the bottom of the trail from Nicolet Court in Westhall. There will be some need to wade into the stream, so…
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Two Work Days for Bridge Building
The Trails Crew will be working with County Parks and Recreation to begin construction of three small bridges on the new trail in Western Park on Monday, April 14 and Wednesday, April 16, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Meet at the construction site (directions below). On April 14 we will be digging holes and setting the pilings. On April…
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Recover from Debby! September Work Days
Next Work Day – September 28 We only have one more bridge to finish repairs on the Crozet trails! We have had fantastic participation from our Crozet trail users and lovers, plus help from Albemarle County Parks and Rec, and we’ve made great progress. Please be careful when using the temporary bridges, and pay attention…
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Work Day July 6 at Lickinghole Basin
We will be cleaning up the trail with loppers, pruners, string trimmers, and mowers from Fairwinds Lane in Western Ridge to Lickinghole Basin on Saturday, July 6. Meet at the trailhead at the end of Fairwinds Lane (Use 922 Fairwinds Lane in your GPS) at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 6. Bring your own tools or use…
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Work Day June 1 in Chesterfield Landing
The trail from Oxbow Drive to Lickinghole Creek needs attention. We will trimming back grass, weeds, and overhanging branches, using hand tools and string trimmers, possibly a lawn mower. Our goal is to get it in pristine shape for a guided trail walk that afternoon. Meet at the trailhead in Chesterfield Landing (opposite 5436 Oxbow…
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Build a Bog Bridge in Old Trail
We have been working closely with the county Parks & Recreation department to plan some trail additions in Western Park. Our most recent project was to re-open a trail that goes through an often-swampy area. We will improve the trail by adding a narrow bog bridge. The first phase requires one or two people on Wednesday,…
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Work Day in Old Trail, Saturday, September 16
We will do a good clearing of the Creekside Trail from Wellbourne Lane to Birchwood Hill Road on Saturday, September 16. Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the trailhead at the intersection of Wellbourne Lane and Millstream Drive. We will use string trimmers, hand saws, loppers and pruners to widen the trail and clear away the…
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Work Days Wednesday, August 2 & Saturday, August 5
Trail Clearing in Westhall on Saturday, 8/5 We will meet at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 5, to clear up the southwest section of the Crozet Connector Trail. We will use mowers, string trimmers, pruners and loppers to beat back weeds and vines, with the goal of clearing from Nicolet Court down to Lickinghole Creek,…
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Work Day July 8 to Open Foothill Crossing Trail
Albemarle County Parks and Recreation staff have flagged a new route to connect Park Ridge Drive to the Crozet Connector Trail in Foothill Crossing. The next step is for us to get out there and clear the route. We will be using loppers, pruners, and saws to remove underbrush and obstructing branches. We may also,…
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Work Day on the Crozet Connector Trail, Saturday, June 24
Meet at the end of Fairwinds Lane in Western Ridge at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, June 24 to help clear the early summer growth from the Crozet Connector Trail. We will use hand tools and string trimmers to trim back bushes, vines, and weeds. Long pants and sleeves recommended, as well as work gloves and bug spray;…
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Work Day Saturday, May 27, in Old Trail
Meet at the intersection of Rowcross Street and Golf Drive in Old Trail at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, May 27 to help rebuild and widen a section of the trail along Lickinghole Creek. This is a beautiful, secluded section of trail but its location on a steep hillside continues to challenge us to maintain a safe, accessible…
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Work Day in Old Trail Saturday, January 21
We will be clearing fallen limbs from the trail behind Henley/Brownsville Schools, and pruning shrubs and brambles from the trail parallel to Rowcross and into Western Park. Meet at 9am at the switchback trail at the intersection of Rowcross St and Fielding Run Drive in Old Trail. Dress for the weather – it will be chilly.…
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Work Days