Millcreek Trail Work Day with Service Learning Camps and the Salt Lake Ranger District
On Wednesday, July 24th, 2024, we had a great opportunity to take 15 students from Iowa for their first experiences in the Wasatch. We planned a brushback project with the Salt Lake Ranger District to help maintain the old Red-pine Road, and Little Water trail up Millcreek Canyon.
Event Recap:
Our team of volunteers and partners gathered at the base of Millcreek Canyon to make a plan for the day and tool distribution, ensuring everyone was prepared and informed. By 8:30 am, we were moving up the trail to our first worksite, each student working up the trail to maximize our efficiency. Volunteers worked diligently to identify and remove overgrowth and woody shrubs that were overgrown alongside the trail. After finishing the first section, we moved to the second trail and worked away.
Accomplishments:
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Maintained approximately .75 miles of useable trail, effectively removing overgrowth for multiple seasons' worth of growth.
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Educated volunteers and the community about the importance of managing our systems
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Fostered a sense of community and collective effort toward conservation to a new group of individuals experiencing Utah for the first time.
A Heartfelt Thank You:
We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who participated. Your hard work and dedication are what make events like this possible. Despite the storm, your efforts made a substantial difference in upper Millcreek Canyon.
Looking Forward:
We are excited about the future and look forward to more events like this. Your engagement and commitment to preserving our natural spaces are crucial. Keep an eye out for upcoming events and opportunities to get involved here.
