Robinson State Park Trail Work - Saturday October 24th

[TheHare]

On Saturday October 24, 2009, PVNEMBA will be doing trail work at Robinson State Park in Agawam, MA.

Depending on the number of volunteers, we will be working at one or two locations. All locations are accessible from the maingate on North Street. The trail work needed is water/errosion control related.

Here are the details:
Time - 8:30 ~ 12:30
Location - Meet inside the main entrance on North Street at the "entrance shack".
Weather - This event will go off in any reasonable weather. Severe weather will cancel.
Work - Will include "de-berming", creating "rolling-grade-dips", and creating "nics".
Tools - I will have many tools with me, but the main tools needed for this job will be shovels, iron-rakes and regular-rakes. Please bring what ever you can. And be sure to bring Gloves.
Other Stuff - You may like to bring bug spray, food, water, and eye protection.

If you need additional information:
stevenrossi -at- rocketmail -dot- com

Please let me know if you are planning on coming out.
THANKS! Steve

Day of the event contact: 413.241.4942

[Gimpy00Wang]

I'm tentatively in. Just waiting for confirmation from the "boss" that we don't have plans in the morning that day.

- Chris

[Gimpy00Wang]

No plans that day so I'm in!

- Chris

[TheHare]

Event is this Saturday.

With the limited number of organized work events in Robinson and the large number of riders who use the park regularly, it would be great to show the Land Manager our support. The more bodies, the more work we can get done, and the more positive impact our group will have.

If you are limited on time, the first couple hours are most important, but anytime will be great.

Hope everyone can make it out.

Thanks! Steve

[TheHare]

Hello, The trail day is ON.

The weather doesn't look great, but it doesn't look horrible either. It is supposed to rain, but it is not likely to be heavy at all.

Better than missing out on a sunny day of riding!
...and free donuts too!!!!

Hope to see you tomorrow at the main gate on North St at 8:30.
Thanks! Steve

[rbsohad]

Steve

Great job on organizing the work at the Robinson State Park today. I would like to thank you and your family for the ongoing efforts to support cycling. Well done.

[TheHare]

Thanks rbsohad!

And THANKS! to everyone for coming out today. We had 16 folks show and accomplished all that we set out to, and a little more!!! The rain held off, for the most part, and it was a fine day for trail work.

Water/erosion control was the task for the day. We created four grade dips, one knick, de-bermed two minor and two MAJOR spots. Had a great crew that worked great together!

Thanks very much!!! Steve