Fall Trail Clearing & Building with East Greenwich Land Trust

This event is posted on behalf of the East Greenwich Land Trust. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED OUTSIDE OF MEETUP. [Please register here.](https://www.facebook.com/events/4438512729743048/?rdid=G0C3dRK3Rgw6NCRK&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1DqrkYsUvo%2F#) The Land Trust has been working on an exciting project for our community: a \~2-mile trail system on the 120-acre parcel donated to the Town of East Greenwich by Mary Clark in 2020. We are in the process of preparing new trails on the parcel that will be open to the public. Important Note on Event Scope & Safety: Keep in mind that this trail system is currently in development: the trails are unmarked, uneven, and not handicap-accessible. This event will be an active workday focused on trail clearing and prep work, and is not suitable for pets, young children, the elderly or those with mobility challenges. This community trail-building event will start with a group hike of the main loop trail we cleared this summer. We'll then begin clearing a new spur loop off the southwestern section of the main loop. The new spur loop has already been flagged, and Land Trust members will be on-site to provide instruction and oversee the work. ### Event Details Program Timing The program will begin promptly at 10:00 AM and is expected to run approximately 3-4 hours. The first \~30 minutes will include a group hike & tour of the main loop trail (already cleared). The remaining time will be devoted to clearing the new spur loop in the southwestern section of the trail system. Attendees are welcome to depart after the group hike or stay for as much trail-clearing as they have time. Plan to arrive a few minutes early to gather at the meeting point and prepare to carry your gear. Late arrivals: although we plan to flag the path from the parking area to our worksite, late arrivals are responsible for navigating themselves to it. Keep in mind that the trails are not blazed and can be somewhat…