June 17 - Volunteers Needed for Trail-Building Day

A crew of volunteers will come together to clean up and blaze an interpretive pedestrian trail at Riverview Recreation Area in Waterloo on June 17. The trail-building and trash pickup will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

An interpretive pedestrian trail will be developed by clearing brush and linking together existing dirt paths. The trail will wind along recently restored wetlands, creating a scenic viewing area.

The trail will be featured at the 2010 Iowa Trails Summit Family Fun Day at Riverview Recreation Area on June 19. The Fun Day runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature paddling, hiking and biking, as well as horse demonstrations and interpretive trail walks, among other activities.

Volunteers will be in groups and people of all ages and fitness levels are welcome.

The project is being organized by the Iowa DNR AmeriCorps Trails Program. It aims to promote citizen involvement and encourage the sharing of an area by numerous outdoor recreation groups.

Tools will be provided. Volunteers are advised to bring gloves and sturdy shoes.

For further information on these and other events visit: www.iowadot.gov/iowabikes