Sat 9/25: Community Trails Event

kerribeth

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Please see the info below on the community trails event hosted by the MCPC on Sat, 9/25 at Tourne.

National Public Lands Day Volunteer Event​

National Public Lands Day Volunteer Event


Come out and celebrate National Public Lands Day by volunteering at Tourne County Park. Be among thousands of people nationwide who volunteer their time during this annual recognition day to benefit public lands. Work with Morris Count Park Commission staff, New York/New Jersey Trail Conference, and JORBA on trail maintenance/ construction and invasive removal. You will also have the opportunity to spend time developing your outdoor skills with REI.

Register here.

Brush & Blaze Trail Maintenance
Hike our natural surface trails and perform general maintenance such as pruning vegetation and repainting existing trail blazes.
Ages 16 & up.
9:30 am – 11:30 am or 12 pm – 2 pm

Invasive Strike Force
Join our knowledgeable staff and volunteers in invasive vegetation management throughout our wooded area in the park.
All ages.
9:30 am – 11:30 am or 12 pm – 2 pm

Trail Construction
Expect to get dirty and have a ton of fun learning hands-on trail building techniques for a brand-new trails at Tourne County Park.
Ages 16 & up.
9:30 am – 11:30 am or 12 pm – 2 pm

  • Date: Saturday, September 25
  • Time: Multiple time options.
  • Location: Tourne County Park, McCaffrey Lane & Old Boonton Road, Denville New Jersey 07834.
  • Cost: FREE.
  • Contact: Preregistration is required.
 
Had a lot of fun volunteering with some friends from work on the trail build. We helped to complete the final segment and open part of the new trail on The Tourne proper.
Here’s a pic where it connects to the road to the top. Already some fun features on the new trail!
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