U.S. Dept. of Agriculture

U.S. Forest Service

Coconino National Forest 

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For Immediate Release 

October 29, 2012 

Contact: 

Brady Smith, Coconino National Forest, 928-527-3490 

Brienne Magee, Flagstaff Ranger District, 928-527-8290 

Connie Birkland, Red Rock Ranger District, 928-203-7505 

Participate in volunteer trail work to “make a difference” 

Sedona, AZ – If you like the outdoors and are interested in volunteering to “make a difference” in the National Forest, come join the Forest Service trail team with several upcoming volunteer trail work days. 

The first volunteer work day is scheduled for Sunday, November 11. Volunteers will organize into several small teams lead by the Forest Service where they will work on a portion of the Slim Shady trail, located west of Yavapai Point Vista. Individuals will learn trail construction techniques and how to safely contribute to a well planned and maintained trail system. 

Interested volunteers are asked to meet at the new Yavapai Vista parking area for the November 11 event at 10 A.M. The parking area is located south of Sedona on State Route 179 and is accessed from the southbound lane.

Volunteers need to come prepared and bring with them: a helmet if available, sun glasses, work gloves, drinking water, sun screen, a hat, long sleeved shirt, long pants, and wear boots with ankle support. 

Additional Red Rock District volunteer trail events are planned for: 

· December 8th and 19th, 2012 

· January 19th and 30th , 2013 

· & February 16th and 27th , 2013 

For more detailed information on locations and to share your interest, please call F. Adrian at 203-7531 or email her at fcadrian@fs.fed.us