Second Saturday Stewardship – Trail Maintenance

Lend a helping hand to clear a trail from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 14 at Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge. Volunteers will use hand tools to clear woody plants and will learn about Iowa’s native ecosystems and wildlife. Warm up afterward with hot chocolate and cookies. To register, email nancy_corona@fws.gov or call 515-994-3400.

Volunteers are required to sign a volunteer agreement and a volunteer under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian fill it out and sign the form. Volunteers ages 16 or older are permitted to use hand tools.

Volunteers are required to wear closed shoes suitable for field work, dress appropriate for the weather and bring a refillable water bottle. Please contact Nancy Corona for additional information at nancy_corona@fws.gov or call 515-994-3400.