Volunteer Work Day for Hiking Trail Revitalization at Avondale Park

Join us for our next volunteer work day this Saturday, November 14th, from 8-10am. Meeting point is Avondale Villa on top of the park, 4220 Woodvale Rd.

We will focus on the Blue Trail, but might be able to tackle the Yellow Trail as well, see attached map.

Our trail work will split in three steps:

1. Clear the brush, kudzu and overgrowth for a 4ft wide trail + 1-2ft wide shoulders.

2. Remove trip hazards and kudzu roots. For kudzu, dig out the crown of the root, where the vines originate and cut it off, then treat immediately with herbicide.

3. Prepare the trail surface by removing the layer of organic soil until reaching the mineralic or clay soil – this will prevent future growth. Then grade the surface, so it’s almost flat but water can run off perpendicular to the trail – this is important, so in rain the trail does not turn into a creek and washes out. Then compact the soil.

Dress warm and comfortably and if you have, bring your tools to help with the project. We will have as well tools, gloves and trash bags available.