February 09, 2008 workday
Gus Fruh and Homedale trails
The Greenbelt Guardians are planning another work day on the Barton Creek
greenbelt on Saturday, February 9, from 9:00 1:00. We will be working on
two different trails: Gus Fruh trail, at 2642 Barton Hills Drive, and
Homedale trail, at 2010 Homedale Drive.
For those interested in trail repair and maintenance, please come help at
the Gus Fruh trail. We will be resurfacing eroded portions of the switchback
trail with a new, longer-lasting surface consisting of granite mixed with a
polymer hardening agent. We will need lots of strong hands and backs to
haul the materials down the trail and spread, grade, and pack it. We
anticipate this new surface will last many years without rutting or eroding.
Come prepared with work shoes and gloves, and if you have a wheelbarrow to
share, we need extra ones. Otherwise, we provide all of the work tools.
For those interested in invasive species removal and revegetation planting
and seeding, we need your help at the Homedale trail. We will also be
removing some old barbed wire fencing that snakes through our newly
Ligustrum-cleared area. The wire is a remnant of Texas ranch history, there
so long that it is growing through the middle of a large tree. Bring your
work gloves and wear work shoes for scrambling in vine-tangled areas. We
will provide all of the other tools and supplies.
Please RSVP so we can be properly prepared. When you RSVP, indicate which
trail you want to work on. There will be sign-in tables at both trail heads,
and team leaders to provide guidance. Letıs all think "clear and sunny" for
the work day! IF we have a rainy, cold day on February 9, our back-up work
day will be Saturday, February 16. We look forward to working with you.
Glee Ingram
Greenbelt Guardian Coordinator
glee@greenbeltguardians.org
