April 4-6, 2025
Grove Lodge @ Camp Nawakwa
Biglersville, PA (Adams County)
Are you ready to take your trail maintenance skills to the next level? Keystone Trails Association is pleased to announce we're holding a trail maintenance workshop this April. For new and returning volunteers, KTA Trail Care volunteers, hiking club members, etc., --there will be something for everyone.
Tools, personal protective equipment, meals, and lodging will be provided. Participation is limited to 14 people. Participants must bring their own leather boots, long pants, water bottle, and, if available, shatterproof safety glasses and work gloves. The session begins Friday evening at 7:00 PM. and concludes Sunday afternoon by 5:00 PM.
Instructors include Mike Powell and Lauren Kennedy-Little as well as KTA staff.
Grove Lodge @ Camp Nawakwa
Biglersville, PA (Adams County)
Are you ready to take your trail maintenance skills to the next level? Keystone Trails Association is pleased to announce we're holding a trail maintenance workshop this April. For new and returning volunteers, KTA Trail Care volunteers, hiking club members, etc., --there will be something for everyone.
Tools, personal protective equipment, meals, and lodging will be provided. Participation is limited to 14 people. Participants must bring their own leather boots, long pants, water bottle, and, if available, shatterproof safety glasses and work gloves. The session begins Friday evening at 7:00 PM. and concludes Sunday afternoon by 5:00 PM.
Instructors include Mike Powell and Lauren Kennedy-Little as well as KTA staff.
DETAILS:
Where: Grove Lodge at Camp Nawakwa, 1033 Nawakwa Rd, Biglersville PA 17307. Google Maps link
When: Friday evening through Sunday 5:00 PM
-Arrive by 7:00 PM Friday for Orientation
Where: Grove Lodge at Camp Nawakwa, 1033 Nawakwa Rd, Biglersville PA 17307. Google Maps link
When: Friday evening through Sunday 5:00 PM
-Arrive by 7:00 PM Friday for Orientation
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Some FAQs:
Q: Does the chainsaw training include certification?
A: No. This is not chainsaw certification for work on the A.T., but is similar to that required by Pennsylvania Parks and Forest Foundation for their volunteers. Chainsaw safety training is not just for saw operators; swampers and any trail volunteer working near a sawyer will receive vital information on safety, communication, etc.
Q: Can I share a room with another participant?
A: Certainly! The event is capped at 14 people due to the number of rooms (to ensure single-occupancy if desired), and per instructors' preferred class sizes. But you may share a room if you'd like.
Q: Does the chainsaw training include certification?
A: No. This is not chainsaw certification for work on the A.T., but is similar to that required by Pennsylvania Parks and Forest Foundation for their volunteers. Chainsaw safety training is not just for saw operators; swampers and any trail volunteer working near a sawyer will receive vital information on safety, communication, etc.
Q: Can I share a room with another participant?
A: Certainly! The event is capped at 14 people due to the number of rooms (to ensure single-occupancy if desired), and per instructors' preferred class sizes. But you may share a room if you'd like.
Trail Workshop Schedule (subject to change):
FRIDAY:
4-7 pm: Participants arrive, get room assignments, mingle. Dinner on your own.
7-8 pm: Introduction to KTA, Trail Care Program. Expectations for weekend.
SATURDAY:
8:30-11:30 AM: Trail Maintenance Sessions
12:30-5 PM: Sawyer/Swamper Training
SUNDAY:
8:30-10:30 AM: Trail Maintenance Sessions
11 AM- 4 PM: Sawyer/Swamper Training
Trail Maintenance Sessions will include trail construction basics and best practices, water diversion, and risk management. There will be a mix of indoor and outdoor sessions; final schedule will be emailed to participants.
FRIDAY:
4-7 pm: Participants arrive, get room assignments, mingle. Dinner on your own.
7-8 pm: Introduction to KTA, Trail Care Program. Expectations for weekend.
SATURDAY:
8:30-11:30 AM: Trail Maintenance Sessions
12:30-5 PM: Sawyer/Swamper Training
SUNDAY:
8:30-10:30 AM: Trail Maintenance Sessions
11 AM- 4 PM: Sawyer/Swamper Training
Trail Maintenance Sessions will include trail construction basics and best practices, water diversion, and risk management. There will be a mix of indoor and outdoor sessions; final schedule will be emailed to participants.
Pricing:
$150: KTA Trail Care Volunteer
$175: KTA Member Club or Partner Member
$200: KTA Member
$225: Non-Member/Public
If interested in becoming a member, and saving on this training, you can do so here.
Any questions? Contact KTA Manager of Trail Maintenance: Jenn Ulmer at [email protected] / 570-854-8316.
$150: KTA Trail Care Volunteer
$175: KTA Member Club or Partner Member
$200: KTA Member
$225: Non-Member/Public
If interested in becoming a member, and saving on this training, you can do so here.
Any questions? Contact KTA Manager of Trail Maintenance: Jenn Ulmer at [email protected] / 570-854-8316.
- Registration closes 03/24/25. No refunds will be issued after this date.
- When KTA receives your payment, you will receive a confirmation email describing your completed reservation. More details will be sent to registrants closer to the training.
- Thanks again, and we look forward to seeing you in April!
