Learn about sustainable trails in Athens-Clarke County

From the Athens-Clarke County Department of Leisure Services:

Interested in how to site, build, and maintain a pedestrian natural surface trail? Curious about the tools and techniques used to build the trails you enjoy? Just want to get your hands dirty in the woods on a Saturday? Join Trails and Open Space staff for Introduction to Sustainable Trails.

Learn all the basics of safe tool usage and trail construction in this fun, hands-on two hour session.  Those younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Bring a water bottle and wear shoes and clothes for dirt work.

The program is set for Saturday, October 19 from 10:00 a.m. - noon at Sandy Creek Nature Center.  The free workshop is for ages 10 years and older.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.  Online registration is underway.

For more information, please call 706-613-3620.