September 29, 2016 | 
Author We’ll be working at Brockdale trailhead and north of the trailhead. Another organization may paint the metal fencing at Brockdale for us, so to prepare for them, we’ll clear the trailhead fenceline of overhanging branches and tall grass. Then the trail could use some serious trimming going north from the trailhead to the second Raptor Center gate.
When – 9am till noon, Saturday, Oct 8, 2016
Where – Brockdale Park trailhead
What to bring – Gloves, long sleeves, water, loppers, weed whackers (with replacement string – there’s a lot of thick grass to whack!)
Weather forecast looks good for this morning, so the workday is on.
We’ll go north from Highland Park to inspect the trail, rain forecast permitting. Be sure to check this website for last minute updates on Saturday morning.
When – Saturday, Sept 24, 8am
Where – Highland Park trailhead
What to bring – water, gloves, long sleeves, bug spray
This will be a morning ride from Brockdale, the trails are in great shape so bring a riding friend and come on out!
When – 930am rideout, we’ll cook Hamburgers and Hot Dogs for a noon lunch
Where – Brockdale trailhead
What to bring – horse(s), friends, chairs, Coggins!
We’ll be installing a vehicle gate to close off illegal access to the trail. We’ll meet at Highland Park to pick up the gate, then move to the Lucas Rd Underpass to install it. Also picking up trash and clearing the path to the underpass.
When – 8am, Saturday, Aug 13, 2016
Where – Highland Park trailhead
What to bring – water! bug spray! gloves and long sleeves! Weed whackers or handheld brush/weed cutters.
We’ll work on the leaking faucet at Brockdale and patch the roof leak on the toilet.
When – 830am, Saturday, July 9, 2016
Where – Brockdale
What to Bring – water, work gloves, we’ll bring shovels/ladders etc.
Weather’s too hot and the lake is too high!
Stay cool and practice safe riding and hiking!
We’ll inspect the trail at Highland Park and determine if there is a go-around to bypass the high lake water at the two low points north and south of the trailhead.
When – 8am, Monday June 20, 2016
Where – Highland Park boatramp parking area
What to bring – water, bug spray, gloves, loppers
Schedule conflicts – we’re cancelling this Friday Weekday Workday. However, there is still a Saturday Workday at Collin Park if you are so minded.
We’re going to try a new technique for erosion control on the trail. Our first demo site will be the erosion trench just south of the Brockdale trailhead.
When – 9am, Friday June 10, 2016
Where – Brockdale Trailhead
What to bring – bug spray for chiggers! water, gloves, spade, rake, loppers
We’ll mow and clear the trail through Collin Park and at the picnic table. We’ll meet inside Collin Park, by their maintenance building, so tell the gate guard you are there to work on the Trail and he/she will wave you through.
When – 9am, Saturday, June 11, 2016
Where – Collin Park
What to bring – bug spray for chiggers! water, gloves, loppers, weed-whackers, riding mower if you can bring it on a trailer.
We’ll be having a scavenger hunt trailride on Sunday afternoon, following a member’s meeting and pot-luck lunch. Bring a food for the pot-luck lunch and share it with your fellow members, as we get updates on the Corps Master Plan Update for Lavon Lake and discuss their impact on the trail. After the lunch and meeting, riders will head out to find the scavenger clues.
When – Sunday, May 22, lunch at noon, rideout at 130pm
Where – Brockdale Park
What to bring – chair, food to share, enthusiasm! And don’t forget a Coggins for your horse.
