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, July 5
Time: 9AM-noon
Location:  Berry Acres
Meeting/parking location: Parking lot by The Spoonery (1 Lumber St., #103), across from Independence Place and Freedom Way.
Work to be done: Build new boardwalk, repair existing bridge
Tools: Cordless drill

We'll be building a new boardwalk across a wet stretch of the Berry Acres trail running from West Main St. to the Windsor apartments, and repairing an existing bridge. Wear sturdy footwear and bring gloves (to carry lumber). If you have a cordless drill, bring that as well.