Volunteer and Training Opportunities for 2012:
For more information or to sign up to volunteer, please contact BSP Volunteer Coordinator Laurie Rich at friendsofbaxtervolunteer@gmail.com or by phone at 207-862-6580 or 207-249-5023.
- May 5: Earth Day Litter Patrol
- May 9-14: Volunteer in the Park (VIP) for Campground Opening
- May 12-13: FBSP Chainsaw Crew #1
- May 19-20: FBSP Chainsaw Crew #2
- May 26-28: FBSP Chainsaw Crews #3 & #4
- June 2 (3 rain date): BSP Trail Team #1 National Trails Day*
- June 10-14: BSP Trail Team #2 – Trail Skills Week*
- June 23-24: VIP - project to be announced
- July 8-12: BSP Trail Team #3 – Alpine Trail Reconstruction: Cathedral Trail*
- July 14: Loon Count**
- July 15-19: BSP Trail Team #3 – Alpine Trail Reconstruction: Cathedral Trail*
- July 22-26: BSP Trail Team – Alpine Reconstruction: Cathedral Trail*
- July 28-29: VIP - project to be announced
- July 29-August 2: BSP Trail Team #3 – Alpine Trail Reconstruction: Cathedral Trail*
- August 18-19: VIP - project to be announced
- August 29-September 5: BSP Trail Team #4 – Hunt Trail Erosion control*
- September 15-16: VIP - project to be announced
- October 16-20: VIP for Campground Closing
- * Contact BSP Trail Supervisor Paul Sannicandro at paul.sannicandro@maine.gov
- ** Contact BSP Interpretive Specialist Marcia Williamson at marcia.williamson@maine.gov
Chainsaw Training dates:
Note: Friends of Baxter State Park provides scholarships for those willing to become certified sawyers and volunteer on FBSP chainsaw crews. Training is offered twice a year. Certified sawyers are also eligible for scholarships for re-certification.
- April 21-22: MATC Base Camp property in Skowhegan
- April 28: MATC Base Camp property in Skowhegan – recertification only
- October 6-7: Larry Clark’s tree farm in Windham