Celebrate National Trails Day with us at Branched Oak State Recreation Area on Saturday, June 6 from 9 a.m. to noon at Area #7 to volunteer and learn about bike-optimized trail maintenance!

We’ll spend the morning clearing debris, trimming back overgrowth, and keeping the trail corridor clear and accessible for all park guests. It’s simple work, but it makes a big difference. Every branch moved, and every section cleared helps keep the trails safe and fun for all users. No experience necessary. We’ll provide guidance throughout the morning including tool safety, basic trimming techniques and what to look for when caring for a natural surface, bike optimized trail system.

What to bring:

-Work gloves (old bike gloves work well)

-Closed-toe shoes (basic tennis shoes work great)

-Lightweight long sleeves and long pants (recommended)

-Safety glasses or sunglasses can be helpful

-Baseball cap

-Water or preferred hydration – a water bottle with nozzle works great for rinsing hands, eyes, etc.

-Loppers, pruners or hand saws (if you have them, we’ll bring extras)

-Bug spray (we’ll have extra on hand)

-Snacks – we will wrap up by noon

A valid Nebraska state park vehicle permit is required for park entry.

If you have questions about this event, please contact Jesse Petersen at [email protected].