Adopt-A-Trail is a volunteer program that allows the public to be active participants in preserving the beauty and recreational value of the Buffalo Valley Rail Trail. Volunteers assist with keeping trails safe and looking great so that everyone can enjoy them.
Community organizations, church groups, businesses, families, and individuals are encouraged to get involved. Participants are welcome to select an available section of trail based on volunteer preferences.
Trash bags and gloves can be provided and grabbers can be borrowed. Trails can be adopted year-round and adopters are encouraged to patrol and maintain their section of trail throughout the spring, summer, and fall months.
Duties
Report problems on the trail – if you see something, say something
Pick up and bag litter at least three times between March – October
Preferably pick up litter at least once in the spring months, once in the summer months, and once in the fall months
Trash bags and grabbers can be provided
Inspect the condition of the trail and signs
Remove fallen branches of 6-inch diameter or less
Submit a completed Trail Report form after each work day
Qualifications and Requirements
Volunteers are required to commit to the program for 1 year
If trail work is done as a group, 1 individual 18+ must be designated as the group leader and liaison
All volunteers or volunteer group leaders must sign and submit a Volunteer Agreement form before beginning their duties as trail adopters
Volunteers must complete and submit a Work Report form after each trail work day
Limit work to the designated trail
Restrictions
Do not pick up any hazardous material or unreasonably heavy or large branches; report these items to the Trail Manager (570-524-3840).
Do not reroute or modify trails
Volunteers are responsible for providing their own water and transportation to/from their trail section
Failure to perform Duties, submit Required Forms, or adhere to Restrictions will result in the trail being made available for adoption to other interested parties
