Event Series:
Trail Maintenance Training – Western Sessions
Education, Trails & Trail Maintenance, Volunteer Opportunities
Trail volunteers are invited to attend either or both days of a two-day trail building/maintenance workshop with Peter Jensen of Peter Jensen & Associates.
(Note: this event listing is for the two days of training at Canoe Creek; a similar two days follows on April 30/May 1 at French Creek. Please be sure you click the appropriate link for the session(s) you wish to attend below.)
Day 1: Level 1
- Clearing trails
- Proper pruning
- Understanding the herbaceous layer
- Understanding open areas
- Cleaning and maintaining drainage
- Evaluating trail treadway and stormwater flow
- How to report blowdowns
- Use of hand tools
Day 2: Level 2
- Understanding and addressing drainage issues
- Trail assessment—focus on stormwater flow
- Method for categorical exclusion
- Understanding trails with stream crossings
- Looking at opportunities to shift trails
- Building turnpikes
- Root issues
Western PA: Canoe Creek State Park
Level 1 – April 28
Level 2 – April 29
Eastern PA: French Creek State Park
Level 1 – April 30
Level 2 – May 1
The logistics:
- PPFF is subsidizing the majority of the cost. We ask that you assume a $35/day investment.
- The tuition and other costs associated with your attendance is a legitimate expenditure for your Chapter and can be reimbursed from Chapter funds (with receipts in accordance with the standard expense reimbursement process).
- You do NOT need to attend both days. They are meant to build one upon the other with Day 1 being introductory/beginner and Day 2 for experienced trail maintainers. Only you know what your level of expertise is!
- There can be no cancellation (as we have to pay for all slots, whether there is a person in that slot or not) but you are welcome to recruit a replacement if it turns out you cannot keep your reservation. We will activate a wait list and will share a name with you if the need arises.
- We will provide daily snacks but you should plan to bring your own lunch and water (refillable water bottle).
- If you are attending both days, you will need to make your own overnight accommodation arrangements. Canoe Creek may have a few cabins available; French Creek does offer a campground.