SMC Trail Work in South Mountain Reservation

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ORGANIZATION: South Mountain Conservancy

Trail Work Crew
Sunday 9AM-Noon

Location: (TENTATIVE; check on meetup.com for more up-to date information) Meet at county maintenance area off South Orange Avenue. This is the compost area for the county.

We will be working on the creation of a new trail running parallel to Brookside Drive to be called the Dogwood Hill trail.

This work is strenuous, but rewarding. For ages 15 and above. Wear solid shoes and layers. We provide water, tools, and gloves (though bring your own for the best fit). For information, contact info@somocon.org, or call John Verzani, 973-223-3529, or Dennis Percher, 973-868-6994.

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About South Mountain Conservancy

Location:

PO BOX 273, SOUTH ORANGE, NJ 07079, US

Mission Statement

Preserve and enhance the 2,110-acre South Mountain Reservation (SMR) in Essex County, New Jersey, including its trails, infrastructure and natural beauty. Promote the responsible use of the Reservation and environmental awareness through free hikes, activities, educational programs and public service efforts, including advising local government agencies, and channeling public opinion to them, and overseeing projects. Partners with the Essex County Park System and allied organizations in support of the above objectives.

Description

The Conservancy depends entirely on volunteers to achieve its mission of preserving, enhancing, and promoting the Reservation. Our volunteers come from all walks of life, and are of all ages, skills and abilities. What we share in common is an appreciation for the treasure of the Reservation, and a willingness to insure it's healthy survival. The Conservancy plans, organizes and runs several group and individual volunteer efforts that involve planting and forest regeneration, hiking trail maintenance and construction, and litter removal.

CAUSE AREAS

Environment
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WHEN

Sun Jun 07, 2020
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

WHERE

Meet at County Maintenance AreaSouth Orange Avenue near Brookside DriveShort Hills, NJ 07040

DATE POSTED

February 8, 2020

SKILLS

  • Landscaping

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 15
  • 3 hours
  • Strong back

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