Champlain Area Trails (CATS), an accredited land trust, announced today that it is increasing opportunities for volunteers to help build and maintain trails in the region. CATS has created over 80 miles of trails, protected 983 acres, and hosted hundreds of hikes, outdoor … [Read more...] about Champlain Area Trails Ramps Up Volunteer Opportunities for Trail Building and Maintenance
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Champlain Area Trails Attracts Dedicated Volunteers from Across North America
Champlain Area Trails (CATS), an accredited land trust, hosted 15 volunteers from as far as Georgia, Virginia, and Illinois during the first week of October to improve trails at the SUNY Plattsburgh’s Twin Valley Outdoor Education Center in Essex/Lewis, New York. The volunteers … [Read more...] about Champlain Area Trails Attracts Dedicated Volunteers from Across North America
Volunteers Move Rocks for CATS Grand Hike
Last Saturday, CATS volunteers led by Trail Steward Bill Amadon, did a fabulous job getting the new Viall’s Crossing Trail ready for the Grand Hike. They moved rocks (literally!) which would get slippery when wet.Thank you to Deirdre, Joe, Evelyn, David, Michael, Ed. Tom, Elise, … [Read more...] about Volunteers Move Rocks for CATS Grand Hike
Volunteer Vacationers Work on CATS Trail Projects
Coming from as far away as California and Arizona, 13 “Volunteer Vacationers” arrived in Westport to spend a week working on Champlain Area Trails (CATS) projects. The American Hiking Society’s Volunteer Vacation program supports people who spend their vacation in diverse … [Read more...] about Volunteer Vacationers Work on CATS Trail Projects
Volunteers Will Prepare Trails for CATS Grand Hike
Next week, a 3-person Volunteer Vacation Crew will work with Bill Amadon and CATS volunteers to prepare the trails for the Grand Hike to the Essex Inn on May 13. It would be great to have your help so if you have any time next week, join the crew and celebrate Spring by working … [Read more...] about Volunteers Will Prepare Trails for CATS Grand Hike