Upcoming events

    • 12/13/2025
    • 8:45 AM - 1:00 PM
    • High Falls Access Area
    • 12
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    Date: Saturday, Dec 13, 2025

    Assembly Location: High Falls Access Area

    Assembly Time: 8:45 AM

    Work Location: Three Lakes Trail

     We will carpool from High Falls Access into the forest and park along Conservation Rd at the intersection with Three Lakes closest to the spillway. 

    Type of Work: Drain cleaning and/or rebuilding.  Erosion repair which may include some minor rock armoring.  Corridor clearing

    Finish Time: 1PM

    Physical Requirements:

    - Must be able to hike at least 2 miles, round trip, with approximately 150 feet of ascent and descent while carrying trail tools. 

    -Must be able to excavate and move large quantities of organic matter and dirt OR cut and remove 3" diameter saplings and shrubs.

    Tools: Provided, but don't hesitate to bring your favorite tool. If you do bring a tool be sure you write your name on it. 

    Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Heavy boots, gloves. Safety glasses if doing corridor clearing.   Safety glasses will be provided for those who do not have them.  Bring water. 

    Hunting on Saturday.  Wear blaze orange or something brightly colored if you have it

    Crew Size Limit: 30 people

    Waiver:  Each volunteer must have filled out a 2025 FODF Trail Crew Waiver. Waiver forms will be available on site. 

    Cancellations: Please contact Lyle Burgmann at llbmwb@gmail.com if, after registering, you will be unable to attend.  He will cancel your registration and open your slot for someone else. 

    Contact: Lyle Burgmann at llbmwb@gmail.com.


    • 12/16/2025
    • 8:45 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Guion Farm Access Area
    • 19
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    Date: Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025

    Assembly Location: Guion Farm Access Area

    Assembly Time: 8:45 AM

    Work Location: Isaac Heath Trail

     We will carpool from Guion Farm into the forest and park along Buck Forest Rd at the intersection with Jim Branch Trail. 

    Type of Work: Drain cleaning and/or rebuilding.  Erosion repair which may include some minor rock armoring.  A little bit of corridor clearing.

    Finish Time: Noon

    Physical Requirements:

    - Must be able to hike at least 3 miles, round trip, with approximately 150 feet of ascent and descent while carrying trail tools. 

    -Must be able to excavate and move large quantities of organic matter and dirt OR cut and remove 3" diameter saplings and shrubs.

    Tools: Provided, but don't hesitate to bring your favorite tool. If you do bring a tool be sure you write your name on it. 

    Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Heavy boots, gloves. Safety glasses if doing corridor clearing.   Safety glasses will be provided for those who do not have them.  Bring water. 

    Crew Size Limit: 30 people

    Waiver:  Each volunteer must have filled out a 2025 FODF Trail Crew Waiver. Waiver forms will be available on site. 

    Cancellations: Please contact Lyle Burgmann at llbmwb@gmail.com if, after registering, you will be unable to attend.  He will cancel your registration and open your slot for someone else. 

    Contact: Lyle Burgmann at llbmwb@gmail.com.


    • 12/17/2025
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Fawn Lake Parking Lot
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    Join us for another Beyond the Falls Hike! (rescheduled from November 25th)

    Your host will be Wende Fonvielle, a FODF Board Member with a background in education and leading wilderness exploration.

    This time we will hike the newly rerouted Mine Mountain Trail to Laurel Ridge.  Consider this a moderate hike of nearly 6 miles.

    We will meet at the Fawn Lake Parking Lot.

    Plan to spend up to 3 hours on trails with enough fluids and appropriate apparel/footwear. Hiking poles are recommended.

    In the event of impending inclement weather, you will be notified by email the evening before. 

    This is a member only event.