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Widewater State Park Beaver Dam Trail Maintenance, November 21st

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Photo: Courtesy of the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation

November 21
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Join volunteers at Widewater State Park on November 21 for a Beaver Dam Trail maintenance day! Help care for the park’s trails and preserve its natural beauty while supporting outdoor recreation and conservation efforts. This is a great opportunity to give back to the park, enjoy time outdoors, and help keep trails accessible for future visitors.

Additional details and registration information can be found on the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation website.

 

Trail Care Academy: In-Person Maintenance Workshop, July 12th (Registration mid June)

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Photo: Ly Le, National Park Service

Saturday, July 12th, 2025
8:30 am – 12:30 PM

Location: Turkey Run Park, George Washington Memorial Parkway
*Exact location details will be provided following registration

 

Please keep a lookout for registration details for the in-person, half-day workshop event on Saturday, July 12th in mid-June.

Announcing  Trail Care Academy‘s in-person, half-day workshop on Saturday, July 12th from 8:30 am – 12:30 PM at Turkey Run Park, George Washington Memorial Parkway. This event will guide participants on tools and techniques for key maintenance topics, including:
  • Trail safety
  • Vegetation management
  • Tread drainage and water dynamics
  • Blazing
  • Blowdown reporting

Further details, including materials to bring and final workshop agendas, will be provided following registration confirmation and closer to the workshop dates. Please note that signing a waiver will be required, as is the use of a supplied hard hat and eye protection. Registration opening in mid-June! Check website page.

Please feel free to contact Rebecca Murphy if you have any questions regarding the workshops or broader Trail Care Academy programming.

Rebecca Murphy
Coastal Program Manager
Northern Virginia Regional Commission 

Phone: 703 – 642 – 4625