10/19/08

NOTE: When I receive a new project announcement e-mail it will be posted here, until then the previous projects announcement will stay posted to give visitors a little bit of a flavor as to what one can expect as a volunteer.

October 25-28 - New Trail, Devils Staircase, Janesville, Rock County  – Project Announcement

The Rock County Chapter of the Ice Age Park & Trail Foundation, the Rock Trails Coalition, the City of Janesville, and the Friends of Riverside Park… 

We’re doing it again and invite you to

Help Finish the Devil’s Staircase segment!

WHAT: Help build the last few hundred feet of the rugged Devil’s Staircase trail along the Rock River on the north side of Riverside Park.

 WHEN: 8am Thursday, October 25, to Sunday morning, October 28

 WHERE: Meet at the north pavilion in Riverside Park. Riverside Park is just off North Washington Street in Janesville – follow the “Ice Age Trail Event” signs. NOTE: Co E / Washington Street off Hwy 14 may be closed north of Riverside Park; see map and directions for the alternative route.

 BRING: work gloves, sturdy footwear, and layered clothing for the weather. We will supply tools, food and a guaranteed good time!

Please register ahead so we can plan meals and accommodations with you in mind!  Go to:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=4B9AEi0aFeKWIR8I6ZAIzQ_3d_3d

 

A Parental permission slip is required for minors. The form is on the website.

(If you are unable to register online contact: Dean Paynter, dpaynter2002@yahoo.com or call US +1 6087561832 Call .)

 

Camping, breakfast and dinner will be provided at the Austin farm.

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 Thursday 8am through Sunday morning, October 25th > 28th, your invited to a return bout and hootenanny at Devils Staircase in the City of Janesville. If you’re available for a few hours, a day or more, please consider adding this full moon Halloween adventure to your ‘must-do’ list!

 Camp HQ will once again be at the Austin Farm (3702 West Court Street).  The work site meeting location will be the north pavilion off Park Road in Riverside Park.  A map and directions is attached.  Camping is available for early arrivals.

 Thank you for an absolutely magnificent performance in July; when the August deluge struck your work not only held-up beautifully but has improved. The community has responded with unabashed enthusiasm and appreciation.  Lots and lots of feet are on the trail that weren’t before. 

 What’s left to do and why do it now?  Left to do is the upper-end of “Stairway to Heaven”, shoring up the tread at rivers edge with retaining walls, crossing historic Devils Staircase, climbing, climbing to the top, and trail signage.   Why now is for user safety, trail connectivity, and to make good on what we started. 

 Talk about a season closer to the season closer!  Thank you for everything you’ve done for the Ice Age National and State Scenic Trail this trail-building season.


The Devils Staircase IAPTF Mobile Skills Crew Project Team

 
 

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