Spring has sprung and so have all the trees, weeds, and bushes on Folsom’s parkways. The Friends of Folsom Parkways need volunteers willing to roll up their sleeves and help remove hazardous fuel ladder buildups. Fuel ladders include dead branches, brush and other along trails.
You don’t need any special skills, just a willingness to get involved! You’ll want to wear long pants, close-toed shoes, gloves, and weather-appropriate clothing. All tools will be provided but you may bring your own.
There have three upcoming volunteer opportunities this month. Pre-registration is required.
Willow Creek Trail Projects
Saturday, April 12 9am-12pm – Humbug-Willow Creek Trail | CLICK TO SIGN UP
Wednesday, April 16 4:30-6:30pm – Humbug-Willow Creek Trail | CLICK SIGN UP
These two events will be at Humbug- Willow Creek Trail between Parkway Dr. and E Natoma St. Meet on the trail between Morganite Ct. and Bayer Ct. To get there, go N. on Blue Ravine from E. Bidwell, R on Parkway Dr., R on Morganite Ct. All participants must complete waivers online or at the event.
Multiple locations
Saturday, April 26 8-11am – City of Folsom Earth Day Cleanup
Join Friends of Folsom Parkways for another trail maintenance event we’ll be hosting during the City’s Earth Day Celebration. Register here and select “Fire Fuel Removal”. 24 spots currently remain.
The Friends of Folsom Parkways is a non-profit organization founded in 1991 to serve as a steward of the parkways in Folsom. Over the years the Friends has provided assistance in determining areas to be included in the parkway system, financial assistance to improve the parkway, and worked with over 2,000 volunteers planting trees, building bridges, removing invasive plants, and other beautification efforts. To learn more about the Adopt-a-Trail program, volunteer opportunities, and membership, visit www.friendsoffolsomparkways.orgfor more information.