Trail Maintenance

Spending time in nature promotes physical, emotional, and mental wellness. Our Adopt-A-Trail program allows volunteers to choose a Prescott Farm trail to care for, for one-year intervals. This is a great experience for individuals, families, or groups to get outdoors. Walk your adopted trail at least once a month to help maintain it for all visitors to enjoy! Participate in Skills Days to meet other trail adoptees and complete important trail maintenance needs that our volunteers help to identify.

Commitment: At least 1x per month for one season

• Season: Year-round
• Schedule:Flexible, we will work with your schedule

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Walk your adopted trail at least once a month, completing a trail maintenance day and recording information
  • Including corridor management, drainage clearing, removal of litter and small hazards
  • Care for special maintenance needs on your trail
• Identify and report larger trail maintenance projects
• Participate in scheduled Skills Days when available to help complete larger trail maintenance projects
• Create a space on the trails that is welcoming to visitors and wildlife alike

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm to learn more about trail maintenance and basic tool use
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs, bend over, crouch, use basic tools, work outside, and walk on uneven surfaces without assistance

Training: Attend an orientation with the Volunteer Coordinator

Safety: Team members are expected to bring and wear appropriate clothing for the conditions and activities they will be doing; this includes closed-toed shoes, gloves, bug repellent, and sunscreen. Ensure to use safe practices with all tools and equipment.

Special Projects: There will be special projects regarding: repairing structures related to the trails, plant mapping projects, removing invasive species, developing interpretive trails, developing interpretive signage, and sharing information with visitors.