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Fall 2008 Workshops

Conference club and individual members, as well as non-members, who are interested in acquiring or upgrading a working knowledge of basic trail maintenance or construction and restoration, are welcome. There will be lectures indoors and field work on hiking trails. Advance registration is required and class size is limited. Take-home materials will be provided and an information packet will be sent to all registrants shortly before the workshop dates. This workshop will be held rain or shine.

Workshop details are:

Advanced skills workshops will be held at Bear Mountain. See overview information on the Bear Mountain Project.

Advanced AT Corridor Monitor and Corridor Maintainer Roundtable
Sunday, September 28
9 am at the RPH Shelter
Coordinator: Regional Representative Christie Ferguson
We will share effective techniques for blazing, tips in locating monuments, and other helpful methods of dealing with corridor monitoring and maintaining issues. Most activity will take place in the field, so appropriate attire is recommended.

This is designed for current corridor monitors; others who would like to attend should contact Ollie Simpson at 845-298-8379, olliesimpson2005@yahoo.com, or Christie Ferguson at 201-739-4434 ferguson@nynjtc.org 

To register, click the button at the left or phone the office at 201-512-9348, ext. 10.

Trail Maintenance 101, NY
Saturday, October 11
Ellenville Public Library
Coordinator: Regional Representative, Larry Wheelock
Course Instructors: Jakob Franke, Jim Gebhard and Andy Garrison

To register click the Register button at the left or phone the office at 201-512-9348 X10

Trail Maintenance 101, NJ
Saturday, October 25
Location TBA, Western Jersey
Coordinator: Regional Representative, Brenda Holzinger
Course Instructors: Bob Jonas and Estelle Anderson

To register click the Register button at the left or phone the office at 201-512-9348 X10

Trail Construction & Restoration
Saturday, November 1
Weis Ecology Center; field work on the Roomy Mine trail extension , North Jersey
Coordinator: Regional Representative, Brenda Holzinger
Course Instructors: Monica Day and David Day

To register click the Register button at the left or phone the office at 201-512-9348 X10

Learn On the Job With a Trail Crew
Work trips suitable for beginners are planned this fall at:

• Wonder Lake State Park (September & October)
• Minnewaska State Park Preserve (October & November with the West Hudson North crew)
• Bear Mountain State Park (second Saturday of each month)
• West Jersey (September– November)

Please check the crew schedules for details.

All Trail Conference crews train on the job and welcome newcomers. Check the crew schedule to find a project that is right for you.