Baltimore Woods Monthly Stewardship Work Days

Join a new community, learn new skills, spend time outside, and give back as a volunteer through stewarding the preserve for all to enjoy!

Stewardship project team at Baltimore Woods.

Stewardship Work Nights
The 1st Wednesday of Every Month
March-October from 5-7pm

Click to sign up for Wednesday, October 2

Stewardship Work Days
The 1st Saturday of Every Month
March-November from 9am-12pm

Click to sign up for Saturday, October 5
Click to sign up for Saturday, November 2

October Projects: Trail Maintenance

Wednesday, October 2 – Trail maintenance: Brushing and trailside pruning and blazing
By the end of a growing season, trees and shrubs have moved into the trail and can make trails more difficult to follow and less interesting to walk on. This evening, we will be walking a trail to clean up the trail for winter and make sure it is easy to follow by cutting back vegetation and checking trail blazes. We will discuss how far we should be clearing, what cuts to make, and what tools can be used to do it.

 

Saturday, October 5 – Trail maintenance: Waterbar and rolling dip cleanout

Water management is the most important part of keeping trails stable and usable. Part of controlling water is installing water diversion structures like water bars and rolling dips. These structures require periodic maintenance of removing silt and organics that have built up over the summer and fall. Today, we will be maintaining these important structures to make sure trails are in good condition going into winter.

Details: Participants should wear long pants, close-toed shoes, work gloves, bring an appropriate amount of water, and be prepared to work. Work days can be somewhat strenuous at times. Heavy rain will postpone the work day. These volunteer projects are for ages 14 and up. Participants 14-18 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Participants should plan to meet the Land Steward in the main parking lot at the start of the work day.

The Benefits of Joining in on Work Days:

  • Get some fresh air and exercise
  • Meet new people who share similar hobbies and passions
  • Build new skills and learn more about the environment
  • Help Baltimore Woods continue to provide the high quality hiking and programs you love and enjoy!
Want to join our stewardship volunteer listserve and get all the updates on projects and ongoing restoration at Baltimore Woods? Use the link in the upper right to email the Land Steward directly!