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Boardwalk Workshop
September 16, 2015 @ 8:00 am - September 19, 2015 @ 12:00 pm
Always wanted to know how and why a boardwalk is built? Are you hungry for a hands-on learning experience focused on working with wood? At this event, help build 200 feet of elevated boardwalk on the Jerry Lake Segment in the Chequamegon National Forest and leave with the ability to use this knowledge elsewhere on the Trail.
Attendance is by application only, and space is limited. Please download and submit an application [PDF] by Sept. 4 if you’re interested in attending.
See a map of the project area [PDF]
Schedule:
Work begins on Wednesday, Sept. 16, and concludes Saturday, Sept. 19. Workshop activities begin each day around 8:00 a.m. and typically wrap up between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m. On Saturday, work ends by noon. The IATA provides food, tools, and campsites free to all who volunteer.
What to Bring:
- We recommend a long-sleeve shirt and pants for trail work. Plan for variable weather – bring warm layers and rain gear.
- Sturdy hiking or work boots (no tennis shoes) and leather work gloves.
- Day pack, water bottles, insect repellant, sunscreen and a hat.
- If camping, bring a headlamp, tent, sleeping gear and toiletries. Consider bringing a lawn chair; you’ll appreciate having it to relax around the fire in comfortable clothes at the end of the day.
Special Notes:
We love dogs, but we ask that you not bring them to this event. Woolly mammoths are welcome.