A few more photos from today's Adopt A Trail Orientation.
After a brief meeting in the parking lot of the Big Bear Discovery Center, Ranger Greg Hoffman took us behind the scenes of the Ranger Station.
Here he explains some the Adopt A Trail Program benefits
Adopt A Trail Xcursion - Feb. 16, 2013
Next, he took us to the area where the Forestry Service cultivates trees and shrubs for re-foresting projects...warm in there!!
Adopt A Trail Xcursion - Feb. 16, 2013
Then we got to check out the equipment shed. Here Christiaan views the tool sign out sheet.
Adopt A Trail Xcursion - Feb. 16, 2013
The inside of the shed revealed hand tools, chain saws, and a full host of trail markers and signs we will use to maintain 2N02.
Adopt A Trail Xcursion - Feb. 16, 2013
Here the group surveys one of the acclimation areas, where plants move outside to climatize to the cooler weather.
Adopt A Trail Xcursion - Feb. 16, 2013
Finally, ON THE TRAIL!
Adopt A Trail Xcursion - Feb. 16, 2013
We spent the rest of the day viewing and learning all aspects of trail maintenance. A very educational and revealing day, to say the least.
Typical litter seen near a legal shooting area within our trails boundaries.
Adopt A Trail Xcursion - Feb. 16, 2013
As well as this huge piece of a shot up refrigerator. We will be removing this soon.
Adopt A Trail Xcursion - Feb. 16, 2013
Another SCCX AAT project.
Adopt A Trail Xcursion - Feb. 16, 2013
Lunch!
Adopt A Trail Xcursion - Feb. 16, 2013
Here Greg reviews our maintenance plan and jots down a few notes for us.
Adopt A Trail Xcursion - Feb. 16, 2013
Finally, the group at the end of the trail.
Adopt A Trail Xcursion - Feb. 16, 2013
Thanks to all who participated...more on AAT to for SCCX very soon!
Stay tuned!