Rivendell Trails Association / Cross Rivendell Trail
Events for 2012

To view the CRT / RTA Event Calendar click here

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Next RTA Event

Rivendell Trails Association's
Annual Meeting, Auction, and Dinner
Sunday, April 1st @ 4:00pm
Hulbert Outdoor Center (The Aloha Foundation)
Fairlee, Vermont

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Events from 2011

RTA Membership Appreciation Day
at Chapman's Store in Fairlee, VT
Saturday, November 26th

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7th Annual RIVENDELL RAMBLE
Saturday, September 24th

10K Trail Run ~ Morning Hikes ~ FREE Lunch ~
Prizes for Runners and Hikers!

You helped us raise over $3,000 at the RAMBLE with 25% ($950) to be donated to the
Hurricane Irene Disaster Relief Fund
www.vermont211.org

2011 Rivendell RAMBLE RECAP (click here)

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Sunday, July 10th @ 3pm
Wildlife Habitat Walk in West Fairlee with Chuck Eaton

 The walk will begin at Elmwood Farm located 3.5 miles up Middlebrook Road from Rt 244 on the right.  The walk will start at 3 PM on Sunday, July 10th.  You can't miss his steel Griffin out front.  Pull in and park in the back yard.  His farm is 475 acres and the walk could take any amount of time up to 2 hours, depending on the interest.  He will discuss a wildlife habitat management plan, restoration of apple orchards, and how to encourage wildlife habitat.

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Saturday, June 25th
RTA Member Apprecaition Day at Farm-Way in Bradford (VT)

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Saturday, June 18th
Forestry Walk to Bald Top Moutain with Mike Scott, Redstart Forestry
Meet at the CRT trailhead crossing on Bloodbrook Rd in West Fairlee, VT (off of Route 244) at 9am.  Join Mike Scott of Redstart Forestry on a moderate hike (4.0 miles round-trip) to Bald Top Mountain. Learn about the forested landscape and tree identification.  Please contact Andy Boyce at aboyce@rivendellschool.org for any questions or more information..

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National Trails Day 2011
4 Towns, 4 Work Events, 40+ Volunteers,
5+ miles of trail maintenance and repair, 2 lunch locations,
and wonderful weather!  THANK YOU

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Sunday, May 8th Wildflower Walk in Vershire (9am to 12pm)
Meet at the Westshire Elementary School in West Fairlee, VT (off of Route 113).
Join Peggy Willey and Val Stori on a moderate hike through the fields and forests of Vershire on the CRT to learn about wildflower identification.

We'll be looking for spring treasures such as trout lilies, marsh marigolds, spring beauties, blue cohosh, and much more. Participants should wear sturdy shoes, and carry water and warm clothes. Bring a camera or sketch pad if you wish.

Registration required: Click Here

Please contact Val Stori at valstori@yahoo.com
or Peggy Willey at (802) 333-4155 for questions.

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Past Events from 2010

6th Annual Cross Rivendell Ramble
Hike-A-Thon Fundraiser to Support the Trail
Saturday, October 2nd

We had a great Ramble in Orford - our sixth annual.  Thanks to the many of you who came out and hiked, and/or sent in donations. We've had great support from many individuals and businesses, in sponsorships and prizes. In all 45 people hiked a total of close to 200 miles!

Rivendell Trails Association
Annual Meeting and Dinner
Thursday, April 1st ~ 5:30pm at Rivendell Academy

Thank you to all those who attended our 10th Spring Meeting
and supported the trail with the Fundraising Raffle!

Many great prizes were generously donated by local merchants
Click Here to view the merchant and prize list - THANK YOU

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Spring Wildflower Walk on the Cross Rivendell Trail
Sunday, 2 May, 9am to noon

Register by contacting Val Stori at (802)522.0017 or valstori@yahoo.com by Friday, 30 April

Join Peggy Willey and Val Stori for an exploration of spring's first blossoms.  We'll be walking on the Cross Rivendell Trail off of Middlebrook Road through fields and hardwood forests in search of spring wildflowers.  Come share your enthusiasm and knowledge of plants as we help you identify things we find.  Please wear sturdy shoes and appropriate clothing for spring weather hiking. 
Bring a plant ID book if you've got one and a notebook if you are so inclined. 

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National Trails Day
Saturday, 5 June 2010
Picnic on Patterson Mountain
(Sally Drew Trail, Vershire)

Each year RTA celebrates National Trails Day with a  reception and a variety of morning hikes for all ages and abilities.  This year we will celebrate in Vershire on the Sally Drew Trail to Patterson Mountain. This is Vershire's Patterson Mountain Forest, donated by the Drew Family in 1985.

The day will include 3 different hiking / work options:
1) 0.6 mile hike to the meadow outlook on Patterson Mountain and a pot-luck lunch. Meet at the Vershire Center Rd parking area (directions, see below) at 10:30am.  A relaxing family hike – please bring a pot-luck item to share.  A necessary napkins, small plates, utensils, cups, etc to be provided.

2) Leave from Taylor Valley Road at 9:00am and cover the 3.3 miles over Hawkins Mountain to reach the meadow for lunch.  Meet at the Vershire Center Rd parking area (directions, see below) at 8:30am.  We will carpool to the Taylor Valley Rd / Chelsea Rd trailhead.

3) Finally, the morning will include nearby trail clearing from Parker Rd to Vershire Center Rd.  Meet at the Vershire Center Rd parking area (directions, see below) at 8:30am.  Gloves and work clothes recommended for trail clearing and brushing.  Any volunteers with sawyer certification would be of great help with tree work for this event and all other trail work days (TBD).

Vershire Center Rd (Chamberlain Hill Rd) Trailhead. From VT Route 113 in Vershire Village, take Vershire Center Rd, follow past The Mountain School and look for the blue Cross Rivendell Trail signs where the trail crosses the road.  The parking area and information kiosk are located up the private driveway (see signs).  Please do not continue beyond parking area.

Questions: Contact Us and be sure to renew your Membership with the RTA

For more information or to volunteer please contact Andy Boyce, Trail Coordinator
( aboyce@rivendellschool.org, 603-353-4321 Middle School x108)

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RTA Membership Appreciation Day at
Farm-Way in Bradford, VT
Saturday, 26 June 2010

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Listing of Past Events - 2009