February 1, 2017 | 
Author It’s a GO!
We’ll head north from Brockdale to clear fallen trees and inspect culverts. Please RSVP to Duke Monson, 214-422-2929, if you plan to attend.
When – Saturday, Feb 4, 2017, 830am
Where – Brockdale Park trailhead
What to bring – water, gloves, long sleeves.
We’ll be meeting at Brockdale to pick up trash and inspect culverts. Please RSVP to Duke Monson – 214-422-2929.
When – Thursday, Feb 2, 2017, sometime after 2pm
Where – Brockdale Park trailhead
What to bring – water, gloves, long sleeves
We’ll meet at the East Fork Campground (not the trailhead) and weed-whack and mow the equine camping area.
When – 10am, Thursday, Dec 15, 2016
Where – East Fork Campground, Wylie. Tell the campground gate guard you are there with TTPA to work on the equine camping spots. Follow the camp roads to the left to get to the equine area.
What to bring – Weed-whackers, loppers, gloves and water.
Afterwards, some of us may go to Collin Park to mow and weed-whack along the fence line by their entrance gate.
We’ll paint the new picnic table at the White Rock Creek crossing, and then head south, trimming back the encroaching cedar branches.
When – 9am, Saturday, Nov 5, 2016
Where – We’ll park at the intersection of Natha Ct and Snider Lane (just west of where Snider Lane crosses White Rock Creek) and use the gate there to access the trail.
What to bring – Water, gloves, long sleeves, loppers. We’ll supply the paint and brushes.
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
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.
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
