The Red Trail Wanderers maintain trails and organize hiking activities at Onteora Scout Reservation, Livingston Manor NY. (Theodore Roosevelt Council)

As part of the Onterora Alumni Association, we run several trail work weeks a year and welcome all scouts, scouters and friends of Scouting who would like to help.

Each Spring and Fall we have a very special week devoted to one thing, and one thing only- - the trails at Onteora.

And your help is needed, for as you know, trails need regular maintenance, from painting blazes to pruning back undergrowth.

The spring weekend of May 17-21 will concentrate on removing dead trees between water tank and Trading Post, removing beech trees along Long House loop and trails, clearing trails and re-painting blaze marks, and planting trees along the trails.

There are now 20 miles of marked trails at OSR so it will require plenty of help to make sure they are in good shape, not just for summer campers, but for the troops that come up in late spring and the fall to enjoy a good hike.

So, if you're up for a week of work (or any part or the week), and the camaraderie of like-minded souls, then register and come for the weekend.

Bring a day pack, and any of the following: loppers, shears, bow saws, hand clippers, shovels, and pinch bars.

Oh, and did we mention:

Meals will be provided, under the direction of Chef Steve Shull, with all meal expenses covered by the Onteora Alumni Organization.

To register CLICK HERE