BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20240928T130000Z DTEND:20240928T160000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Hall Creek Volunteer Restoration at Johnson Hall DESCRIPTION:Join a State Parks biologist at Johnson Hall State Historic Site to restore the banks of Hall Creek using natural restoration techniques. This volunteer event offers the chance to make a positive impact on the local environment while learning about eco-friendly restoration methods!\n\nVolunteers will work alongside park staff to place downed branches and logs along the creek bank to reduce erosion and enhance the natural habitat. The project will take place in challenging terrain along the creek\, and volunteers should be prepared to lift heavy branches and logs. For those unable to lift heavier loads\, there will be other ways to contribute.\n\nParticipants are asked to meet at 8:30 AM in the courtyard behind the mansion for a brief project orientation. After the restoration work\, refreshments will be provided\, followed by a short interpretive tour led by Site Manager Wade Wells. The tour will highlight historical features along the creek\, including the former locations of a blacksmith shop\, wash house\, and trade house that supported Sir William's home farm over 250 years ago.\n\nDue to the rugged terrain and nature of the work\, Volunteers must be 12 years or older\, and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Participants are encouraged to bring gloves and waterproof boots\, preferably at least knee-high.\n\nTo register\, call the Johnson Hall site office at (518) 762-8712\, Monday through Friday\, from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

\nJoin a State Parks biologist at Johnson Hall State Historic Site to restore the banks of Hall Creek using natural restoration techniques. This volunteer event offers the chance to make a positive impact on the local environment while learning about eco-friendly restoration methods!
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Volunteers will work alongside park staff to place downed branches and logs along the creek bank to reduce erosion and enhance the natural habitat. The project will take place in challenging terrain along the creek\, and volunteers should be prepared to lift heavy branches and logs. For those unable to lift heavier loads\, there will be other ways to contribute.
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Participants are asked to meet at 8:30 AM in the courtyard behind the mansion for a brief project orientation. After the restoration work\, refreshments will be provided\, followed by a short interpretive tour led by Site Manager Wade Wells. The tour will highlight historical features along the creek\, including the former locations of a blacksmith shop\, wash house\, and trade house that supported Sir William&rsquo\;s home farm over 250 years ago.
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Due to the rugged terrain and nature of the work\, Volunteers must be 12 years or older\, and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Participants are encouraged to bring gloves and waterproof boots\, preferably at least knee-high.
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To register\, call the Johnson Hall site office at (518) 762-8712\, Monday through Friday\, from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
\n LOCATION:Johnson Hall 139 Hall Ave Johnstown NY UID:e.97.44354 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260523T022504Z URL:https://business.fultonmontgomeryny.org/events/details/hall-creek-volunteer-restoration-at-johnson-hall-44354 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR