Please join PACCSA and Yellowjacket Ski Team member Matthew South for a work day at Laurel Ridge on Saturday, August 5th beginning at 9:00 AM.   

Matthew has been a Yellowjacket since he was 4 years old (that's him in the photo).  He's currently a Senior in High School and working towards becoming an Eagle Scout.  To earn the rank of Eagle Scout, Matthew is required to complete a complicated Community Service project.  The project he selected involves building a new Hill Bypass Trail on the Red Loop at the Laurel Ridge Cross Country Ski Center.  Matthew's project is designed to make the Red Loop more accessible for novice, elderly, and recreational skiers by giving them an optional route that avoids one of the most difficult hills on the trail system.   

Please meet up at the Warming Hut at 9:00 AM on Saturday, August 5th for the first work day.  The goal will be to make a "rough cut" for the new Hill Bypass Trail by clearing small trees, brush, debris and removing fallen trees.  Please make sure to wear hiking boots, dress appropriately for the weather, and wear work gloves.  If you have them, please bring loppers, shovels, rakes and/or breaker bars. 

The work site is 1.5 miles up the Red Loop, so you must be able to hike at least 3 miles to participate in this project.  In addition, if you are not already signed up as a DCNR Conservation Volunteer, you must do so in advance by clicking here. 

Matthew will be providing donuts for breakfast, snacks and water at the worksite, and a weinie-roast lunch at 1:00 PM.   If you have any kids who need Community Service Hours, this is a great opportunity!  See you all on August 5th!!

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