Sun Nov 22 2009
More than 50 volunteers of all ages came out to Towner's Woods Park in Franklin Township to help with the Portage Park District's first year of participation in National Public Lands Day.
Individual volunteers and groups ranging from Cub Scouts to college clubs showed up to trim trails, pick up litter, improve a shelter and help make hiking staffs for the Wild Hikes Challenge program.
"We were really pleased that so many folks wanted to help," said Susan Blair, Park District volunteer coordinator. "They got a lot done, which we really appreciate, since the Park District's resources are so limited."
The Park District is able to leverage its operating dollars with community partnerships and volunteers, which help the Park District provide quality programs and maintain park properties.
National Public Lands Day is the largest volunteer event that benefits America's public lands. In 2008, more than 120,000 Americans volunteered to improve and enhance the nation's parks and other public lands at more than 1,800 sites in every state of the nation.
For more information about how to volunteer to help Portage Parks year-round, contact Susan Blair at 330-297-7728 or sblair@ portageparkdistrict.org.
To learn more about the Park District, visit www.portageparkdistrict.org.
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Boy and Girl Scouts, parents and leaders took part in litter pick-up, as well as the hiking staff work.
Students from Mount Union College in Alliance and Park District Board President Alan Orashan work together to pull out the old timbers.
Donning work gloves, an attentive Scout listens to directions on National Public Land Day.
A Cub Scout takes a water break while sanding hiking staff for the Wild Hikes Challenge.
Park Steward Mick Owen uses the tractor to carry the old railroad ties from the shelter.
Volunteers gathered at the old train switch building at Towner’s Woods Park in Franklin Township to remove the bark and sand the hiking staffs.
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