Despite involving the word “work,” a workday can actually be pretty fun; it is very gratifying to see how much progress can be made in just a few hours with a group of volunteers.

Volunteers use hand tools to remove smaller obstacles along the river trail. We leave the large logjams for our professional chainsaw crew. We also pick up trash as we go and leave the river cleaner than we found it.

If you’d like to be added to the workday mailing list, please contact Jane Trotter, jane_trotter@hotmail.com, (847) 340-8333.

Please contact the workday leaders listed below if you'd like to join us; we'd love to have you!

2009 Volunteer Workdays:

RAIN DATES WILL BE THE NEXT DAY

UPCOMING WORKDAY DATES:


The Next Pathway Workday is on
Saturday September 12, 2009
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Rain date is September 13

Location: Cr. 380

Directions;
From South Haven M-43 and Blue Star Hwy. : go South/East on M-43 about 4 miles to Cr. 380
Turn East (left) on Cr. 380 go 1 mile to 66th. St. and the Black River.
Parking is on the south/east corner of 380 & 66.

From Bangor: From west side of Bangor, take M-43 about 3 3/4 miles to 66th. St., turn North (right) on 66
and go about 3/4 mile to Cr. 380. River is at this corner.
Parking is on the right before stop sign.

Contact; Don Harrell at 269-637-7032 or email harrellkazoo@verizon.net to sign up.

Please join US!!
There is only ONE more pathway work day after this one
for the this year

Let The River Be Your Guide


Working on the river can be as hard and physical as you desire.
Picking up trash – lopping off small branches – using the hand bow saw to cut small branches over and under the water
Removing small branches from the water – Cutting logs with a bow saw (we only do this up to 6” in dim.) – moving logs that are in the pathway - take apart a log jam - get in the water or stay dry your choice. WE NEED YOUR HELP

Recommended Equipment: BRING IS YOURSELF AND A FRIEND.
• Canoe or Kayak
• Life preserver --- Must be worn at all times on or in the water.
• Long handled pruning shears or loppers
• Handsaw / Bow saw
• Gloves – we will be picking up trash, etc.
• Cell phone in waterproof bag (optional)
• Change of clothes (optional)
• Water and snacks

B/SH HWTA has a two-person canoe that can be used for river workdays.
We must know in advance if the canoe is needed so please call so it can be brought along.
***Please do not bring hatchets, axes, machetes or chainsaws.
*** Chest waders or tall hip boots are a good idea for the springtime cold water.
Most folks wear shorts/ long pants with old tennis shoes or water shoes in warmer weather.

Please call and let us know if you can help. It makes for more timely and efficient planning for work teams.

September 26th tba (Leader: Jane Trotter (847)-340-8333)

What to bring on a workday: a dry change of cloths in a waterproof bag, canoe or kayak, life jacket, sunscreen, insect repellent, snacks, water, work gloves and hand tools like loppers and hand saws (we will have additional hand tools on hand to share).