[Moab, UT] – Visitors to Moab, Utah will soon have an opportunity to give back to the community and landscapes they recreate in during the Moab Trail Mix Committee’s annual “Spring Spruce Up” volunteer weekend.
Volunteers will spend the weekend helping with a wide variety of conservation projects that contribute to the preservation of Moab’s beloved recreation areas and trails. Past Spring Spruce Up projects have been led by partner organizations including the Grand County Weeds Department, Backcountry Horsemen of Canyonlands, and Rim to Rim Restoration.
Volunteers can choose which type of service project they are most interested in—such as maintaining hiking or biking trails, or cleaning up a popular rock climbing area—and will then be assigned a project.
What to expect
- A full day of trail maintenance projects, such as weeding, debris removal, rock construction, and trail repair
- Free meals
- Free t-shirt
- Education on Moab trails and maintenance from local experts
- After party with live music, dinner, and drinks
Schedule
- Friday, April 11:
- 6-8 p.m. – Project registration, t-shirt pick up, and dinner
- Saturday, April 12:
- 8 a.m. – Coffee and pack lunches
- 9 a.m. – Shuttle departure
- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Work day! Bring a water bottle and work gloves
- 5 p.m. – After party with live music, dinner, and drinks
Volunteers are expected to come prepared in wearing close-toed shoes, long pants, a t-shirt or long-sleeve shirt, and sun protection; and bring a day pack, at least three liters of water, and snacks. There is no cost to participate!
Sign up online at https://www.grandcountyutah.net/1284/Spring-Spruce-Up.
