National Trails Day 2009
Saturday June 6th, 2009
8am-2pm
Morris Meadows Trailhead
645 E 18th Avenue, Salt Lake City
Sorry this event is full! You can still sign up for the Nature Walk but we cannot accept
any more volunteers. Please consider signing
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volunteer opportunities.
Also consider volunteering at one of these additional National Trails Day events in Ogden, Kaysville, Parley's Nature Park and Sandy.
Activities
Guided Nature Walks
Learn about wildflowers, invasive weeds, wildlife, geology and the foothill ecosystem. Led by scientists from the Utah Museum of Natural History, nature walks will explore the secrets of our backdoor wilderness.
Trail Work
All necessary tools and supervision will be provided, as well as a light breakfast, lunch and a free REI T-shirt to all participants. We will meet for a light breakfast and training session, and will work until 12:00 to remove rocks, widen & grade the trail, and install erosion barriers. Long pants and closed toe sturdy boots or shoes are required. Limited quantities of work gloves, please bring your own if possible. Water will be available, please bring your own water bottle. Participants must be over the age of 16 and in good physical health to participate in trail maintenance. Volunteers 12 years of age and older can participate in invasive weed removal. Please arrive early for mandatory safety training.
Invasive Plant Removal
Join the fight against invasive weeds in City Creek Canyon and the Salt Lake foothills. Invasive weeds are a threat to the ecosystem health for a myriad of reasons. Spend the morning pulling weeds in the beautiful hills. Organize a group of coworkers, friends, your community group or just come on your own! Training and tools are provided. Please dress appropriately for the weed pull, in work clothing you do not mind getting dirty. Be sure to bring water, sunscreen and get ready to have fun! Volunteers 12 years of age and older can participate in invasive weed removal. Please arrive early for mandatory safety training.
