== This event is open to all Scout-level units ==

Join Walamootkin Lodge for its Spring service weekend. We are partnering with the Tapteal Greenway Association to do some work in the Horn Rapids area. Included will be a sunrise flag ceremony to celebrate America's 250th birthday!

Scouts will be formed into crews based on experience and endurance. Order of the Arrow members and other experienced Scouts will lead crews to complete tasks. We will also have a big multi-unit campfire and campfire program, and (of course) STREET TACOS!!  Check with your unit and sign up for what should be a great fall weekend of service, fellowship, and fun!

When: May 1-3, 2026 (Main work party begins at 8:00am on May 2. Camping is available both Friday and Saturday nights. Just coming for the work Saturday is fine, too.)

Where: Horn Rapids Park (car accessible; toilet facilities)

What: De-brushing, de-trashing and trail clearing operations

Cost: $5 to OA to cover street taco costs (units will sort out other food and transport costs on their own)

Coordinator: Joe Ryan, 814-404-8506, joe.ryan@pnnl.gov

Make sure you wear hiking boots, bring work gloves, dress in layers, and bring some sunscreen!

Food: Saturday dinner will be steak or chicken or vegetarian street tacos!  Aside from that, your unit is responsible for all meals, especially including trail lunches. We are having a potluck dessert Saturday, so win your unit bragging rights by having the best sweet treats!

Other: We will be taking a group photo as we finish Saturday’s brush work.  Please at least stay for that if you can!

FAQ for trip:

1. Do volunteers go there by troop, or meet somewhere and go up together?

>> Travel will be organized by unit.

2. What work is expected?  Will my 11 years old new scouts able to handle it?  Or should I focus on 1st class and high (possible OA candidates)

>> We will have service opportunities for all ages.  Older scouts will work in areas that require significant hikes and heavier clearing activities.  Younger scouts will be assigned closer to the trailhead.  Very young scouts can focus on cleaning and prepping the campgrounds.

3. Do scouts need to camp? Where and when will we be camping?

>> Scouts don’t need to camp, but we would like people to be available at 8:00am on Saturday to join the main work crew. If a crew has special timing needs, that can easily be accommodated.  There will be a large multi-unit dinner and campfire program on Saturday night!

4. What are the plans for meals?

>>  Dinner (street tacos!) will be provided Saturday night and we will have a dessert (dutch oven?) potluck.  All other meals (especially trail lunch) are the responsibility of each unit.

5. Are there water sources at camp and at work site?

>> Yes

6. Bathroom? Shower at camp?

>> Bathrooms are available at Horn Rapids, but no showers.

7.  Do you need adult volunteers at work site?  Campsite?

>> Yes.  It would be best if each crew had at least two adults, although that may not be necessary for all and perhaps there will be two “crews” managed by a set of adult volunteers.  A couple of adults willing to hold down the fort at camp might be nice!

8. What kind of transportation (truck, van, car) do you need for transferring scouts and trail trash ?

>> Tapteal is providing trailers for brush and trash.