Jackson Pathfinders seeks volunteers for trail work day

JACKSON — The Jackson Pathfinders, a volunteer trail preservation group sponsored by Jackson Township, is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year.

In 1999, a group of concerned citizens started the Pathfinders in an effort to preserve and maintain the beautiful trails of Jackson for multiple recreational uses, according to a press release.

The Pathfinders are having a trail work day 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Silver Stream Trail, 255 Frank Applegate Road, and the Steve Kitay Living Trail, accessed via the Silver Stream Trail.

Volunteers are needed to help with trail maintenance — mainly trimming high grass and brush — and replacing missing trail markers. Volunteers should meet at 10 a.m. at the gravel parking lot off Frank Applegate Road.

It is recommended that volunteers wear long pants with work shoes and bring work gloves, drinking water and insect repellent. Tools will be provided; however, if possible, bring a pruning saw, lopping shears or clippers.

In case of rain that day, visit the Pathfinders website before leaving home to determine if the event has been canceled.

For more information, visit www.jacksonpathfinders.org or email [email protected].