Upcoming Community Work Days
What is a Community Work Day? The Mount Agamenticus region consists of more than 10,000 acres of forest, wetlands, ponds and streams. It takes a lot of work to care for this land and we are counting on support from volunteers to help protect this great place. The best way to get involved and make a difference is through the Community Work Days program. There’s lots of work to be done to protect the beauty and the environment of Mount Agamenticus. Come and have some fun and join us for the 2024 field season!
Dates: Once a month from April through October, typically on Saturdays.
Timeframe: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
What to Bring: Please bring your daypack, hiking/work boots, water bottle, insect repellent and work gloves (we have spare gloves if you don’t have any). Tools and equipment will be provided. Light snacks and refreshments follow the event.
Youth volunteers are welcome to attend all Community Work Days, but must be accompanied by parent or guardian for the duration of the event.
Spaces are limited and registration is required. To register for a Work Day: e-mail our Conservation Stewardship Coordianator.
Office phone: (207) 361-1102
➤ Dates and work details for 2024 listed below may change. Be sure to follow us on Facebook for updates about Community Work Days and other events! Anyone registered for a Work Day will receive updates via e-mail.
April 20: Earth Day Trash Clean Up –In Honor of Earth Day, volunteers will divide and conquer to remove trash, and restore trails and roadways from the effects of winter. Work will involve cleaning out debris from drainages, raking gravel, removal of downed branches, and placing strategic organic matter to help keep trails single track.
May 4: Big A 50K Trail Race – Volunteers are needed throughout the day to assist with this 31-mile (50K) race. To keep this impressive event safe and successful, Mount A needs help with parking, setup/breakdown, staffing the grill and general race support. Volunteer opportunities are available anytime throughout this ten-hour event. Further details about specific needs are available here (outside link opens in new tab).
June 1: National Trails Day – Celebrate National Trails Day by helping to build a boardwalk, while learning about the Adopt-a-Trail program at Mount A! Volunteers will learn hands-on dimensional lumber construction techniques to replace a 40-foot multiuse boardwalk. Boardwalks and bridges help prevent wet feet, protect trails from erosion, and provide essential search and rescue access. Project location will involve hiking 1.5 miles total. Work will include demolition, moving heavy planking, and installing new decking. No experience necessary!
Photo by Emily Lord
July 13: Invasive Species Management – The focus of the day is invasive plant education and hands-on removal of buckthorn in a sensitive wetland habitat. Volunteers will hand-pull and use tools to uproot small and large plants.
Photo by Emily Lord
September 21: Annual Trail Challenge – Featuring both a 5K and a 1-mile loop, the Trail Challenge is all about promoting personal health and accessible recreation. Mount A is looking for volunteers to help with setup/breakdown, trail marshalling, water tables and general race support.
October 19: Shrubland Management – The focus of the day will be to maintain management of the 15-acre shrubland habitat atop Mount A. Early successional forest in New England is decreasing and certain species, such as the Snowshoe Hare and American Woodcock, need this habitat to thrive. Specific sections of the summit are cut on a five-year rotation. Volunteer work will involve hauling brush to various locations, and stacking for wood chipping. Chips will be saved for future use as mulch in Mount A’s plant beds.
Page last updated March 18, 2024.
