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ADOPT-A-TRAIL STEWARDS MEETING
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2009
(Click here for details) |
Please call (908) 527-4900 for more info. |
The Watchung Reservation, Union County's largest park has over 26 miles of bridle & approximately 13 miles of marked hiking trails. Maintaining and repairing these trails can be difficult, but with help from trail users this job can be made easier. |
Hikers, equestrians, nature lovers and other trail users are invited to attend
an Adopt-A-Trail orientation meeting. |
Adopters make a two year commitment to adopt a trail or a section of a trail. The trail needs to be monitored and maintained at least four times a year and a trail report submitted each time. |
EXAMPLES OF
SEASONAL MAINTENANCE |
• Clearing of drainage ditches
• Pruning vegetation along trails as needed
• Picking up litter
• Removing small blow downs (fallen trees)
• Reporting of larger blow downs and water/erosion
• Reblazing (marking) trails
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BENEFITS TO THE
ADOPT-A-TRAIL PROGRAM |
• A sense of self satisfaction and accomplishment
• Learning new skills
• A chance to give back to the trail system you use
• Opportunity to work outdoors in a natural setting
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