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National Trails Day - Bartholomew's Cobble

Opportunity Overview:
Bartholomew’s Cobble is named for its two rocky knolls — or “cobbles” — rising above the Housatonic River. Hurlburt’s Hill, the property’s highest point, rises 1,000 feet to a 20-acre upland field on the Massachusetts-Connecticut border that offers panoramic views northward up the Housatonic River Valley. Boasting an enormous variety of woodland flowers and fern species, the Cobble’s amazingly diverse flora earned it a National Natural Landmark designation in 1971. National Trails Day recognizes all the incredible benefits federal, state and local trails provide for recreation and exposure nature. This event helps promote awareness of the wide variety of services the trails systems offer. The day encourages people to discover their local trials, become active concerning trail issues, and share their excitement for the outdoors. Come join our staff and be a part of this volunteer morning!

Reports to: Trustees Staff

Please note: please bring your own work gloves, hand tools, water and snacks. We suggest dressing in layers, wearing long sleeves, long pants and a hat.

Covid-19 Volunteer Safety:
The health and safety of Trustees’ volunteers, staff and visitors is our top priority.
  • If you are not feeling well, please stay home
  • If you have been in contact with someone with Covid-19 or someone displaying symptoms of Covid-19, please stay home
  • Volunteers will be required to wear masks while on property
  • Volunteers will be required to maintain proper social distancing
  • Volunteers will be required to wash hands or use hand sanitizer upon arrival to the property
Responsibilities (may include but are not limited to the following):
  • Communicate effectively with staff and other volunteers
  • Participate in a variety of tasks including litter removal, downed limb removal and trail maintenance
  • Adhere to The Trustees safety and COVID-19 protocols
  • Sign up for the morning
Qualifications:
  • Friendly and outgoing personality
  • Have reliable transportation to the property
  • Ability to walk on a variety of uneven surfaces
  • Ability to bend and lift up to 10 pounds
  • Enjoy working with people
  • Minimum age: 18. Volunteers under 18 years old will require parental or guardian supervision
Time Commitment:
Wednesday, June 16, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

For more information Contact the Volunteer Services Team at volunteer@thetrustees.org

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More about The Trustees
Founded by landscape architect Charles Eliot in 1891, The Trustees has, for more than 125 years, been a catalyst for important ideas, endeavors, and progress in Massachusetts. As a steward of distinctive and dynamic places of both historic and cultural value, The Trustees is the nation’s first preservation and conservation organization, and its landscapes and landmarks continue to inspire discussion, innovation, and action today as they did in the past. We are a nonprofit, supported by members, friends and donors and our 116 sites are destinations for residents, members, and visitors alike, welcoming millions of guests annually. www.thetrustees.org.
 
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