Wakefield Phase IV - workday Saturday- March 8th

[Trailcreep]

IMBA Trail Solutions, Rich Edwards and Dan Hudson will be returning to Wakefield to begin Phase IV construction. The new phase IV trails will be between the lower wooded section of phase I and the sewer line closer to 236. The trails will ad considerable distance to the race course section of the park and create an even longer loop for the Wakefield Night Rides.

We will need volunteers for our big workday on Saturday, March 8th. There will be two shifts - 1st shift - 9:00am - 12:30pm - catered lunch courtesy of Potomac Velo Club and the W@W race series - 2nd shift - 1:00pm - 4:30pm. You are welcome to work one or both shifts and join us for lunch either before or after. Bring work gloves, work boots and water, meet in the rec center parking lot between the recycle bins and the skate park. We will also be putting out a call for volunteer during the work week prior to the workday on March 8.

Mike Pattisall

Directions....

Audrey Moore RECenter at Wakefield Park
8100 Braddock Road
Annandale, Virginia
703-321-7081

Audrey Moore RECenter may be reached by taking Beltway Exit 54A which is Braddock Road west for one quarter mile to the park entrance on the right.

http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/maps/mooremap.htm

[jvanbrecht]

I suspect a ton of people will show up, that being said, will there be enough tools for everyone to work with, and if not are their any particular tools that people can/should bring?

[tsunayoshi]

Why do trail work days always seem to happen on weekends I am out of town? :(

[Trailcreep]

If you have a favorite tool, feel free to bring it - shovel, rake, pruners, etc. We will be clearing leaves and debris for the new trail as well as armoring existing and new trail.



I suspect a ton of people will show up, that being said, will there be enough tools for everyone to work with, and if not are their any particular tools that people can/should bring?

[dan_hudson]

Any one here work in construction or development and have access to culvert remnants? Lengths that are garbage in typical road work are just right for trails! A number of segments are needed for Phase-4.

Specifics? At least 24" diam. 36" would be great as well. Double-wall with a smooth interior. Plastic only! No metal. No PVC.

(copied in The Pit)

[MyOtherBrotherL]

I know this is a repeat of the PIT post, but here is the schedule for the other trail work days!


Tuesday, March 4th, 2008 through Friday, March 7th, 2008
Stone Delivery - Park Stages initial stone
Saw work in wet woods
Crew Leader Training
Work Hours (Approx): Anytime between 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

We could use a handful of volunteers. PM or E-Mail me if you can make it

Saturday, March 8th, 2008
Official Trail Day
Two Shifts: 9:00 AM to 12:30 and 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
This will be the BIG PUSH day. We need as many people that can make it!!!

Sunday, March 9th, 2008
Unfortunately - This will be a DAY OF REST. IMBA TS offsite until March 12th.......

Monday, March 10th, 2008 to Wednesday March 12th, 2008
Park to Stage 2nd half of Stone

Thursday, March 13th and Friday 14th, 2008
MOBL crew wanted.
Construction resumes. I will be out there by myself (IMBA TS returns Sunday)
Work Hours (Approx): Anytime between 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
PM or E-Mail me if you can make it

Saturday, March 15th, 2008
Going Riding in the morning
Afternoon construction day - 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
PM or E-Mail me if you can make it

Sunday, March 16, 2008 through Thursday, March 20th, 2008
IMBA TS returns and finishes!!!!!
Volunteers wanted
Work Hours (Approx): Anytime between 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
PM or E-Mail me if you can make it

[MyOtherBrotherL]

Hey - If you happen to have an extra Wheel Barrow, we could use them and some shovels on the 8th.

Let me know if you can help out with those two requests......

[Cinlind]

See you Saturday.

Cindy

[tuba_transport]

Hey - If you happen to have an extra Wheel Barrow, we could use them and some shovels on the 8th.

Let me know if you can help out with those two requests......

I have a wheelbarrow I could bring also. You still need it? Only on the 8th?

[MyOtherBrotherL]

I have a wheelbarrow I could bring also. You still need it? Only on the 8th?

Here's the quote from Rich.

"Sat: Rich and Dan Wakefield 8am Vol day. unload boardwalk sections from trailer. Possibly install some sections. Build timber culverts. Run fill all day. Finish and closure crews. Need extra wheel barrows. Many wheelbarrows. "

Also for the folks heading out to help on Friday.

"It would be great if there was somebody else who would be available Friday and Saturday who could lead the timber culvert crew. Very simple carpentry with pre-cut boards. "

Friday will be a big push to trail Crew Leaders. If you can make it - Let me know.

[Trailcreep]

The weather isn’t looking very good for Saturday but the trailwork will go on. Actually working wet trails is good because you can see which areas are going to be problems. Bring work boots, work gloves, water and we may also need additional shovels and wheelbarrows.

1st shift – 9 – 12:30
PVC sponsored lunch - (pizza and soda) - 12:30 – 1:00
2nd shift – 1:00 – 4:30

We will meet in the rec center parking lot near the skate park at 9am and 1pm. If you arrive at another time call me and I’ll let you know where you should go but today it was very difficult to heart the cell phone ring. Basically we are working in the back section of the park closest to 236 between the stream trail, power lines and the sewer line trail.

Mike
703.850.0551 cell