09/10/2021
Encouraging news from Andrew LaPlant, Conservation Biologist and project manager for the UWGB Arboretum trails. We have an opportunity to assist in upgrading the trails. Here is his note: "Join Cofrin Center for Biodiversity staff for a volunteer workday, working on refreshing sections of bark trails on the outer loop of the Arboretum trail in the escarpment (eastern part of the Arboretum) on Wednesday, September 15th. Work will be occurring from 8:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m. with a half hour break starting at noon. Any and all time will be appreciated and there are not any requirements on the length of time you put in. The work will primarily be raking out wood chips as they are dumped on the trail via utility vehicles. I would encourage you to wear long pants, long sleeves and sturdy shoes. Work gloves, safety glasses and a brief orientation will be provided. Volunteers will also be asked to sign a liability release. Meet at 8 a.m. at the gravel soccer field parking lot on the east side of East Circle Drive. Late arrivals can navigate to the bark trail using the crusher dust trail north of the parking lot. Any questions, including directions to work site for late arrivals, can be directed to Andrew LaPlant, Conservation Biologist via email at [email protected]."
