National Trails Day - Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve

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National Trails Day - Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve

The Basics:

Event Type:

Volunteer

Event Location:

Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jun 7 2014 8:00 am >> Sat, Jun 7 2014 2:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, May 8 2014 12:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jun 6 2014 9:00 pm

Event Duration:

6 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Paula Schubert

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

National Trails Day is June 7th!!

I'm gathering a group again this year to join forces with REI's National Trails Day Event. This year the event is being held at Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve. I hope you can join me because volunteering is not only rewarding and a great way to give back to the outdoors, but we have a fun time too.

Please note:
If you register for this event on the AOC website, you will also need to register for the official event on REI's website: Click here for the link to the official event.

REI's Event Description:

Description: Each year REI participates in the American Hiking Society's National Trails Day event by helping to beautify local parks and trails. For 2014, we'll be participating with the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area which includes the Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve and Panola Mountain State Park. We will need a lot of hands to cut limbs, dig in the dirt and spread mulch. There will be ample work for all ages and abilities.

The first 200 registered participants will receive a wicking REI Volunteer t-shirt as well as an REI coupon.(remember to register on the REI event link)

A small lunch will be provided after the project. Some snacks will be available, but you may want to bring some of your own along with water and a reusable water bottle.

Volunteers should bring work gloves and wear long pants as well as closed toed shoes.

Required Items to Bring:

Work Gloves
Wear long pants and closed toe shoes
Water

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Small day pack/fanny pack for snacks
Hat
sunscreen
bug spray
If you have bee sting allergies, you should bring your Epipen.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

3787 Klondike Rd, Lithonia GA

Directions to Davidson - Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve:

· Take I-20 east to exit 74 for Lithonia Industrial Blvd.

· Continue towards Evans Mill Rd/Lithonia.

· Take a slight right towards the first Evans Mill Rd exit

· Turn left onto Evans Mill Rd.

· Turn right onto Woodrow Rd.

· Turn right onto Klondike Rd

· At the roundabout, continue straight on Klondike Rd.

· The visitor's center/parking area will be on your right soon after.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

91Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $36.40 using a reimbursement rate guideline of $0.400 per mile. The total amount should be divided by the number of people in the vehicle, including the driver. This is a guideline, not a rule, for drivers but the cost should not be higher unless there are extenuating circumstances.

Notes:

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.