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Join us at our next Trail Council Meeting on Monday June 2 at 7:00 pm at the Community Meeting Room, Kings Family Restaraunt, Rt 356, Sarver, Pa. Read our Trail Council April Minutes and our latest trail Newsletter May 17, 2008 Butler Freeport Trail Work Day 9:00 - 12:00 Second work day to spruce up the trail and for the Groundbreaking/Community Walk. Parking will be on the trail off Loco Lane (next to Etzel Masonry, 119 Herman Rd just East of Father Marinaro Park) Please do not park on the lane. If you pull up the drive and we back in on the trail we will be out of everyone's way and Jim Meyer won't have to walk a mile carrying his chainsaw. I will also get permission to park overflow (hopefully) on his lot out of the way. We will be clearing brush again, so you know the tools you need and don't forget the safety glasses. Medicine Shoppe has donated a first aid kit (THANK YOU!!!) Hope to see you there. We are looking for donations of perennial plants through the end of May, drop off Sheetz Dr. trailhead by the bench. We are also looking for help to organize the Groundbreaking/Community Walk on June 7th, 10-1 starting at Franklin Field, Herman Rd.--next committee meeting date is April 29th 7 pm. King's Restaurant Rt. 356 Sarver, or email email president@butlerfreeporttrail.org May 18, 2008 Wissahickon Nature Club Walk 10:00am Meet at the Buffalo Fire Hall on Sarver Road. Everyone is welcome. Wear a hat. Bring your binoculars and field guides, lunch and beverages. Call Susanne at 412.771.4737 to let us know your're coming. May 18, 2008 Buffalo Twp. Community Days 10:00am to 5:00pm at Lernerville Speedway, Sarver. Activities include Crafts, Food Booths, pony, hay and train rides, petting zoo, children's games, Chinese auction, Pittsburgh Kite Flyers 724-295-3653 May 31, 2008 Freeport Flash 5K Run / Walk on our trail along scenic Buffalo Creek. June 7, 2008 Butler Freeport Trail Groundbreaking and Community Walk 10:00am - 1:00pm starting at Franklin Field, Herman Rd. Join us and help celebrate National Trails Day 2008. 
Trail Projects Worksheet Fill out and submit a Project Worksheet before beginning any projects on the trail This will allow the trail council to approve and ensure your project meets our trail standards. New Major Fundraising Campaign Our trail is in the early stages of a major $250,000 fundraising campaign. We have raised $88,200 including a $40,000 grant so far and need your support. These funds will be used to construct the final 4 miles of the trail into Butler, which also includes a bridge over Coal Run into Father Marinaro Park. You may make a one time contribution or finance your contribution over a 3 year period. Remit checks to Butler-Freeport Trail Council PO Box 533, Saxonburg, Pa. 16056. The Butler Freeport Community Trail Council, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. All donations are tax-deductible. A copy of the Butler-Freeport Trail Council's official registration and financial information can be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling (toll free within Pennsylvania) 800-732-0999. |
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Butler-Freeport Trail Council PO Box 533, Saxonburg, Pa. 16056 |