Chris Shafer and the Appalachian Mountain Club have been helping the Conservancy and its precursors “fix” trails for nearly ten years. Spring and Fall, using materials funded by the Department of Environmental Education, volunteers tackle projects requiring muscle and know-how: staking in logs to line trails in hopes of channeling foot traffic; digging water bars to slow runoff on steep slopes; and building split rail fences to keep people away from the crumbling sand bluffs.
Earlier this year, Chris was honored by the Environment Council of Rhode Island for his work all over the state. The Blackstone Park Conservation District is one of the beneficiaries of his dedication.
