Hogback Mountain, VT, Wildlife/Ski Work Day (3rd of 4)
ORGANIZATION: Hogback Mountain Conservation Association
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Join us for the third of four planned habitat workdays at the Hogback Mountain Conservation Area this fall as part of our 10-year plan to re-open the five major ski slopes at the former ski area, one every two years. As the slopes regrow, they will provide dense cover and valuable foods for a variety of birds, mammals and other wildlife. For the first year or two, the slope will be open and the skiing will be great. When the shrubbery gets dense, the skiers can move on to the next slope, and the wildlife will move in. Help us make this happen! If you can wield loppers or haul brush, we can use your help. Chain sawyers are particularly welcome, but note that you MUST wear full safety gear (chaps plus head, face and hearing protection) to work on an HMCA project. If you don't have your own gear, get in touch with us at hmca@hogbackvt.org. We have several sets available to loan out.
Meet at 9:00 on Saturday, Oct 21 in the parking lot near the white distillery building on Route 9 in Marlboro near the 100-mile view. From there, it’s an easy 3-minute hike to the work site. Bring your own favorite tool or borrow one of ours. We’ll call it a day by noon. Questions? Email hmca@hogbackvt.org or check the website: hogbackvt.org.More opportunities with Hogback Mountain Conservation Association
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Hogback Mountain Conservation Association
Location:
8238 Route 9, Marlboro, VT 05344, US
Mission Statement
"Preserving a Moutain Treasure" That's the motto of the Hogback Mountain Conservation Association. Our goal is to support low impact human enjoyment of the 591-acre conservation area in Marlboro, Vermont while also protecting the natural environment.
Description
HMCA is a non-profit organization made up entirely of volunteers who strive to help people enjoy the 591-acres of conserved land on Hogback Mountain owned by the town of Marlboro, Vermont, while also supporting the wildlife and natural communities that live on or pass through the site. We maintain the hiking trails and signs, create the trail maps, manage the web page and Facebook page, host hikes and workshops, organize school events, undertake habitat improvement projects, and otherwise assist the town in implementing the town's management plan for the conservation area.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
8238 Route 9Marlboro, VT 05344
DATE POSTED
August 25, 2017
SKILLS
- Outdoor Recreation
- Snow Sports
- Habitat Restoration
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- 3 hours