Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Bike Ride & Volunteer Workday Planned at Fieldale Trail


The public is invited to join the Henry County Bike Club (HCBC) and the Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) for a joint event to be held at the Fieldale Trail on Saturday, February 28th.

Starting at noon, everyone is encouraged to bring their bicycles and join HCBC for a bike ride. Beginner lessons on the Fieldale Trail will be offered as well as longer road rides that will begin and end at the trailhead. All skill levels are welcome to participate and everyone must wear a helmet.
Following the ride at 1 p.m., DRBA will facilitate a volunteer workday on the trail. Tasks will include litter pick-up, hanging trail marker signs, clearing around the trails benches, and removing fallen limbs & debris from the trail. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Suggested items to bring are work gloves, hammers, rakes, and loppers. Paddlers are also invited to bring their canoes and kayaks so that litter can be picked up along the banks from the river (life jackets must be worn while on the river). DRBA will provide refreshments for all volunteers.

For more information on the event please contact Jennifer Doss, DRBA Rivers & Trails Project Manager at 276-634-2545 or jdoss@danriver.org.
Please pre-register at the following site: http://www.doodle.com/q3k757dsvk69464i

The Fieldale Trail is located in Fieldale, Virginia on South River Road past the water treatment facility. One mile of linear trail is open to the public and an additional 1.5 miles will open later this spring. Ample parking, restroom, river access, and picnic tables are available for your convenience. The Fieldale Trail is funded in part by the Dominion Foundation and operated by Henry County Parks & Recreation.


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