2014-Cairn Oct. 2014: Balarat Outdoor Education Center

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Start Date-End Date: 10/18/2014-10/19/2014 Land Manager Office: Land Manager Contact: Patrick Emery Funding Partner: Programmatic Partner: Summary: Students will perform post-flood trail repairs. Description: Students will perform post-flood trail repairs. Latitude/Longitude: 1057014851457, 130957105971 Additional Information: Camping Available: Yes Physical Difficulty: Moderate High Altitude Project: No Desired Number of Volunteers: 35 Total Adult Volunteers Attended: 10 Total Youth Volunteers Attended: 42 Total Volunteer Days: 52 Total Unique Volunteers: 26 Total Volunteer Hours: 404 Staff Hours: 31.5 Stipend Hours: 0 Project Summary: Successes and Challenges: Lessons Learned: Special Notes: Stewardship Education: In return for the work performed, Balarat generously gave Cairn use of it's facilities. The group stayed at the center's Elk Lodge, taking part in team building and leadership activites, including Balarat's challenge course on Sunday. Key Concerns or Comments from Staff or Volunteers: Description of Accidents/Incidents: Description of Work Completed: Students and mentors spent the weekend at Balrat Outdoor Education Center near Jamestown. The center was hit hard by the 2013 floods, including damage to their extensive trail system. To help in post-flood restoration, Cairn built 450 feet of new trail, including a 10 foot turnpike and 3 rock steps.

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