Alder Creek Farm new trail construction - North Coast (2 days)

Project Information:

Join us for one or both days to continue work on a new trail being built at Alder Creek Farm in Nehalem in partnership with the Lower Nehalem Community Trust. This trail was started last year, and now that spring has arrived, we are ready to get back to it! Camping is available on site (see details below).

Work Site Hiking information:

The hike is not very long or steep, but there is plenty of brush. We will cut our way through the brush and then focus on putting in trail tread.

Event details:

Some tread surface was partially completed in the previous trail parties. The area that still needs development is very brushy. We will be evaluating the tread to see how it has fared over the winter, and breaking ground for new trail through the brush.

We have not seen the area since the last work done in the fall. We plan to go to the coast on Wednesday (June 5th) and look at the site in order to make the best use of the time we have on Friday and Saturday.

Detailed event information, including directions to the meeting location, will be provided to registrants via email 48 hours prior to the event. If you’re volunteering for the first time, read this blog by a volunteer to know what to expect at your first trail party.

Camping Details:

For those who would rather stay outside, camping will still be provided for all volunteers starting at 5 PM Thursday, June 5th , to the afternoon of Saturday, June 7th, courtesy of Lower Nehalem Community Trust, at our work site of Alder Creek Farms.

All volunteers choosing to camp must be self-sufficient campers with all of their own food and gear. Alder Creek Farms is very close to the towns of Manzanita and Nehalem with grocery stores and restaurants available. Water and a portable toilet are available on site.

If you need gear, please email dm9sdW50ZWVycyB8IHRyYWlsa2VlcGVyc29mb3JlZ29uICEgb3Jn at least one week in advance of this event to arrange gear checkout.

What to bring:

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• Plenty of water (there is potable water on the property)
  
• Snacks/lunch
  
• Work gloves if you have them (loaner gloves available)
  
• Any medications or emergency supplies you may need
  
• Sunscreen + insect repellent
  
• A pack to bring all of this with you on trail
  
• All the necessary food, camping gear, and supplies you need for the weekend.
  
• TKO provides all tools and personal protective equipment (hard hats, gloves, glasses)
  
• Need gear? TKO has clothes, boots, camping gear, and more available for loan. Reach out to dm9sdW50ZWVycyB8IHRyYWlsa2VlcGVyc29mb3JlZ29uICEgb3Jn to let us know how we can help!
  

What to wear:

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• Boots (Please wear something sturdy that will protect your toes from sharp tools. Tennis shoes are not recommended. Open-toed shoes will not be allowed.)
  
• Long sleeved shirts and pants
  
• Rain gear, insulating layers, sun protection, etc. as appropriate for the weather
  

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: TKO recognizes that the trails we work on travel through the traditional lands of many Indigenous tribes and communities. We are the most recent in a long line of stewards to this land, and it is our responsibility to do so with humility and respect. We are grateful to these tribes and their descendants for being the original and continuing stewards of these spaces, and encourage everyone to go beyond a land acknowledgment by supporting Indigenous communities and organizations in your area.

ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS: TKO seeks to make our events inclusive of people of all backgrounds and abilities. If you would like to discuss potential accommodations to allow for your participation in this event, please click here to complete a short Google survey. TKO staff will then contact you to discuss options. Please note: available accommodations will vary by event and typically need to be requested a minimum of two weeks in advance. If you have any questions, please contact TKO Stewardship Manager Lindsay McIntosh-Tolle at bGluZHNheSAhIG1jaW50b3NoIHwgdHJhaWxrZWVwZXJzb2ZvcmVnb24gISBvcmc=.

EQUITY & INCLUSION: TKO seeks to make Oregon’s trails a place where people can go to connect with nature & one another. Not everyone feels safe or welcome in the outdoors due to issues like racism, bias, and hate. We commit to being part of the solution to this problem and to enact change. Conduct, speech, or expressions that target any individual or group will not be tolerated by TKO.

PERSONAL SAFETY: Your physical and emotional safety is our number one priority. If a person’s actions or comments make you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, you may: interrupt directly, tell a crew leader, and/or inform TKO staff via the post-event survey.

While TKO no longer requires masking/vaccination for our events, we do support those who choose to mask for their own safety. We ask participants to respect the health of folks who wear masks by distancing or wearing a mask while in close proximity.

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