Monthly Workday

In partnership with Hopkinton's Trails Committee, the Trails Club runs a trail maintenance workday on the first Saturday of each month. The work will vary depending upon the needs at each site: everything from removing invasive plants to building trail bridges. Participants will need gloves and sturdy footwear, and tools appropriate for the work to be done.

This is a great opportunity to give back to the trails you love. Each workday lasts just a few hours, and you'll be with a fun group of people. By the way, if you're a student or Scout in need of community service hours, this qualifies!

Curious about the projects being considered? There's a spreadsheet with the info. If you have a suggestion for a trail that needs work, or know of a specific issue to be addressed, send us an email.

Note: The date & time for each workday is always the first Saturday of the month at 9AM, but the location and work to be done are often not set until a week or two before the workday. If you see "TBD", check back later for the details.

2nd note: We've begun holding somewhat impromtu mid-week trail workdays for folks who available to come out during the week. We've built a couple of boardwalks and brushed back the Echo Trail. If you're available mid-week and would like to be notified of these opportunities, send us an email.

Next workday

Date: Saturday, August 2
Time: 9AM-noon
Location:  Berry Acres
Meeting/parking location: West Main Marketplace parking (by The Spoonery, off Independence Place, opposite Freedom Way)
Work to be done: Build bridges over a wet area
Tools: Cordless drill, hammer, digging tools, hand saw, loppers

This is the second of three planned bridge projects in the Berry Acres property. It will reopen access to a trail that's been unused for several years.