Join the Cuyuna Lakes MTB Crew, GRIMBA, and GRIMBA for a large-scale volunteer training workday in partnership with the DNR. This hands-on training prepares volunteers for summer trail workdays and National Trails Day on June 6. Light lunch and snacks will be provided.
FREE Camping made available for registered volunteers only.
Minors 17 & Under: Participants 17 and under may attend only if a parent or guardian is present during the event. Minors cannot attend alone. Participants under 18 are not allowed to use or be trained on power tools.
Participants will learn trail maintenance skills including:
Dirt Work:
Breaking ruts
Grade reversals
Berm repair
Cutting drains/drain work + severity of drains
Operating Cany Com
Ticks, poison ivy mitigation, etc
Corridor Clearing
Best Pruning Practices
Weed Whipping
Leaf Blowing
Hazard Tree Reporting
Difference between handsaw tree & chainsaw tree
How to identify when it's time to remove a tree before it falls
How to properly report
All tools provided. No experience required.
Free camping is available at Croft for volunteers (pit toilets only, no running water). A food vendor will be on-site Saturday. Sunday will wrap up with an optional group ride.
Schedule: TBA
FREE; Registration Required.
What to bring:
Tools (if you have trail tools you prefer)
Full, refillable water bottle
Bug spray
Close-toed shoes
Long pants - no leggings