Monday, November 21, 2011

Hunting Reminder...

Morning folks,

Just a quick reminder to everyone that the late hunting season has started. Trillium will be open to deer hunting between November 17th - December 11th. During that time the property is closed to all other users. Thanks to everyone for abiding by our interim rules.

It's cold, rainy, and windy today. Which means I'm going to stay warm in cozy in the office, no field visits for me. The goal for today - finish the draft copy of the permitted uses paper. Wish me luck!

Friday, November 18, 2011

Thanks Backcountry Horsemen!

A big thanks to all the volunteers that came out to help with trails on November 5th. Eleven folks helped to clean up some of the overgrown trails. Always great to partner with organizations that are committed to the continued stewardship of this great forest!

Monday, November 7, 2011

Take a Moment...

One of the great things about daylight savings is that I can now go for morning runs in Trillium! It was a beautiful brisk morning, perfect for a nice woodland run. I spend so much time inspecting and monitoring Trillium for problems that it is so nice to just get a chance to enjoy.


So that's my advice for the day...take a moment and enjoy! Go for a walk on the beach or in the woods and just take a deep breath. We are lucky enough to have so many places to "recharge", lets make use of them.

Now back to the management plan! Good thing I got my run in this morning, I'm a desk jockey today. :)

Enjoy!

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Work Party with the Backcountry Hoarsemen!

The weather is looking good today! Let's hope it holds out for this weekend. On Saturday the Backcountry Horsemen are leading a work party to do some trail maintenance, feel free to join in the fun! - Notice is below...


REMINDER:
Important Work Party in The Trillium Community Forest

WHEN
Sat., Nov 5th at 1:00pm  BEING ON TIME IS IMPORTANT HAVE LOCKED GATES!!!
This Work Party is organized by Island County Chapter -Backcountry Horsemen (others welcome)

WHERE
This is the gate where the sign was mounted showing progress for raising funds, it is South of Classic Rd but North of the turn off Hwy 525 to Mutiny Bay Rd.

WHO: 
I have heard from the following BCH members: Deb R., Becky, Paula and Tim, Ann L.,  Mary C., Linda R., and Diane D.  I could still probably use a couple more helpers, also could use a few 4H kids with rakes to remove what we trim from the trails. Call my cell if lost that day 206-730-2519 and email me if you have questions

WHAT:  We will be cutting down some small trees to remove "knee knockers", cutting branches up high that are "sweepers" for horse riders and LOTS on salal from the middle section of the trail. 

HOW: I have two gas fired hedge trimmers (owned by BCH) that will work great on the salal, need several more people with weekeaters, two small chain saws (I will bring one), a couple of extendable handle pole pruners for high up branches and lots of hands.

We will be let through the two locked gates, one at thehighway and another gate about 1/4 mile in at end of the asphalt road at the "upper road"/trail. We will drive on in with our vehicles and divide into two teams going in at both ENDS of that trail, hoping to "meet in the middle" and do so WITHIN two hours IF we have enough of a crew.