rvaMORE will be holding a Trail Building 101 class on Saturday, October 22nd in Forest Hill Park. Please join us to learn the basics of trail building and why we do things things in the James River Park the way we do. The morning classroom session include discussion about terrain, soil, trail design, construction techniques, user groups, the relationship between rvaMORE and the land manager that we work with and more. Then in the afternoon we’ll have a hands on section where we’ll be rerouting a section of trail in Forest Hill Park.
There is no cost for this class and lunch will be provided, but the class size is limited to 24, so please sign-up early to reserve your spot.
When: 8:30am – 4:00pm Saturday, October 22th 2016
Where: Stone House in Forest Hill Park (note: please allow extra time for parking due to Forest Hill Farmer’s Market)
Bring: Notebook & Pen for classroom notes. Gloves, study shoes and work clothes for hands-on session.
