We applied for, and received, a grant from the Natural Resources Foundation. We’ll apply the $300 toward hand tools and herbicide that we use to maintain the Rock River Parkway and other trail projects in Rock County.
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RTC Receives Grant
Posted in Workdays & Maintenance on March 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Update on the Hiker’s Bridge along the Rock River Parkway
Posted in Workdays & Maintenance on March 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The hiker’s bridge over Markham Creek was severely damaged during last summer’s flooding. We had a very productive workday on March 14. Volunteers removed all the decking from the bridge. New concrete footings will be used, along with rock fill for erosion control along the embankments on both sides of the creek. We’ll schedule a [...]
Rock Trail Coalition Work Party
Posted in Workdays & Maintenance on February 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
What: Trail Spring Cleaning When: Saturday, April 11 and Wednesday April 15; 9:00 a.m. both days Where: Meet at Eau Claire Road To reach this area, take Afton Road (County D) south from Rockport Road to Eau Claire Rd. Meet at the bridge at 9:00 a.m. There are lots of trees down or partially down [...]
Four-Wheelin’ Fun on the Trail
Posted in Workdays & Maintenance on January 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
RTC purchased a used ATV last year–to help us with big projects and workdays. Well, that’s true, it has been a big help, but you’ll also notice that Dean and Jerry are grinning ear to ear while “working” with the ATV. Seriously though, for anyone who’s been enjoying the clear path down the Rock River [...]
