REI helping with trail work in Everett

September 01, 2007

28 REI new hires, Tony Barr, Everett High School Special Ed
teacher with 10 of his students, local chainsaw assist from Tom Deremer and Mike Dodson. Other local assistants Tammy Hillegas, John Gracey along with myself worked 3 hours on a windy February REI service project. We met in Tenley Park and assigned 6 groups to complete easy clearing, sawing off blowdowns, and clearing the levy along the MST beside the Juniata River. This is the second enjoyable project that the park, MST, EHS has worked with the REI folks. The day ended with a chocolate toad-a good time was had by all.

Breaking News!!!
REI has asked the MSTA Everett Region for a project for June 7, 2008. REI CEO, Sally Jewell along with some of the board of directors are asking for a project in this area. So pencil in this date and if anyone has a bright idea to use as a project, all ideas are welcomed.