We still need volunteers Saturday, November 17th
to finish the Fall Branch Bridge Project!
We need your help again on the Trace down at Fall Branch Bridge. Over 30 volunteers worked extremely hard to get the timber out for the first 40 foot section of the bridge. But despite our best efforts, we still need to return again to move the materials for the other bridge out to the bridge site and the materials from the old bridge back out to Leatherwood Ford. So, on Saturday November 17th we are asking you to volunteer to help us as we return to Leatherwood Ford and work to get the remaining materials in place so the Big South Fork staff can get the second span built.
WHEN: 8:30 am, Saturday November 17th
WHERE: Leatherwood Ford Parking
WHAT: Carrying supplies in order to build a new bridge on the Trace. There is a 2.0 mile hike into the work site.
Free overnight camping on Friday night but you must preregister. Showers and restrooms are available.
Volunteers are responsible for their own food and drinks. Individuals should bring a water bottle or camelback. A small daypack is helpful to carry your food and water. Water available on site.
Volunteers need to be able to hike at least 2 miles and carry at least 10 lbs on your shoulder with the assistance of a second person.
The STA will provide tools as needed. We are looking for garden wagons with removable sides and wheel barrels which we hope to use transporting the old materials out to the staging area. Participants should bring their own gloves - a limited supply will be available from the STA. Hard hats are required in the immediate vicinity of the bridge. The STA will provide them. Some type of shoulder pad is helpful - like one of those foam seats you buy to sit on at a football game. Gloves are a must.
Youth 11 & up accompanied by a parent are eligible to participate. Dogs are welcome but MUST be on a leash.
SIGN UP - REGISTRATION - RELEASE FORMS: If you have participated in the first two work days and have completed the forms, you do not need to complete them again. Each participant is required to complete. If you worked on the Rock Creek Bridge project and completed the National Park Service Volunteer Agreement and the STA Release of Liability, you do not have to complete them again. Each volunteer is required to complete the online "Event Registration Form" which you can access HERE.
The Big South Fork Volunteer Registration form (Word Format) (CLICK HERE)
(PDF Format) (CLICK HERE)
The STA requires all volunteers to sign a Release of Liability.
Download (Adult Word Format) (CLICK HERE)
Download (Adult PDF Format) (CLICK HERE)
Download (Minor PDF Format) (Click HERE)
Copies of these forms will be available at the work site.
Any other questions: please email Steve: director@sheltoweetrace.org
WHEN: 8:30 am, Saturday November 17th
WHERE: Leatherwood Ford Parking
WHAT: Carrying supplies in order to build a new bridge on the Trace. There is a 2.0 mile hike into the work site.
Free overnight camping on Friday night but you must preregister. Showers and restrooms are available.
Volunteers are responsible for their own food and drinks. Individuals should bring a water bottle or camelback. A small daypack is helpful to carry your food and water. Water available on site.
Volunteers need to be able to hike at least 2 miles and carry at least 10 lbs on your shoulder with the assistance of a second person.
The STA will provide tools as needed. We are looking for garden wagons with removable sides and wheel barrels which we hope to use transporting the old materials out to the staging area. Participants should bring their own gloves - a limited supply will be available from the STA. Hard hats are required in the immediate vicinity of the bridge. The STA will provide them. Some type of shoulder pad is helpful - like one of those foam seats you buy to sit on at a football game. Gloves are a must.
Youth 11 & up accompanied by a parent are eligible to participate. Dogs are welcome but MUST be on a leash.
SIGN UP - REGISTRATION - RELEASE FORMS: If you have participated in the first two work days and have completed the forms, you do not need to complete them again. Each participant is required to complete. If you worked on the Rock Creek Bridge project and completed the National Park Service Volunteer Agreement and the STA Release of Liability, you do not have to complete them again. Each volunteer is required to complete the online "Event Registration Form" which you can access HERE.
The Big South Fork Volunteer Registration form (Word Format) (CLICK HERE)
(PDF Format) (CLICK HERE)
The STA requires all volunteers to sign a Release of Liability.
Download (Adult Word Format) (CLICK HERE)
Download (Adult PDF Format) (CLICK HERE)
Download (Minor PDF Format) (Click HERE)
Copies of these forms will be available at the work site.
Any other questions: please email Steve: director@sheltoweetrace.org
