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Join CATS Volunteer Day at The Essex Quarry Preserve: Help Improve Local Trails!
December 13, 2025 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Join CATS on Saturday, December 13th, at 9 a.m. for a Saturday Volunteer Day at the Essex Quarry Preserve!
Date: December 13th
Time: 9 AM
Location: Essex Quarry Nature Preserve, Essex, New York
Are you looking for an outdoor adventure while giving back to the community? Join Champlain Area Trails for a Second Saturday Volunteer Project at the Essex Quarry Nature Preserve. This is considered an easy trail. Expect to walk up to 2 miles.
As part of this special two-part project, we will be joining the Adirondack Garden Club in trail maintenance activities focused on the removal of invasive buckthorn and organizing cut buckthorn into burn piles. This is not only a wonderful opportunity to breathe in the fresh air and connect with fellow outdoor enthusiasts, but it’s also a chance to play a vital role in preserving our beloved community trail. Together, let’s help maintain the beauty of our trails and foster a healthy, vibrant outdoor space for everyone to enjoy!
WHAT TO BRING:
– Tools: Champlain Area Trails will provide loppers and hand saws but feel free to bring your own tools if you prefer.
– Safety Gear: Bring gloves
– Hydration: Don’t forget to bring water!
– Snacks: Pack some snacks for energy during the hike.
– Clothing: Dress in layers and footwear that can get muddy.
HOW TO GET THERE:
Meet at the Essex Quarry Preserve parking lot on Lake Shore Road
Click here for Google Maps directions.
REGISTRATION DETAILS:
To participate, please register by 6:00 PM the day before the event by emailing tony@champlainareatrails.com. You are also welcome to join us without prior registration; just meet us at the trailhead at 9:00 AM on Saturday.
Waiver:
Click here to complete our waiver.
Support Our Mission:
Our volunteers play a crucial role in bringing our mission to life by creating and maintaining trails. Our dedicated team cannot accomplish this work alone. Your contributions are essential to our efforts to make and maintain our 100+ miles of trails in New York’s Champlain Valley. If you are able, we would greatly appreciate your donation today!
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