Saucon Rail Trail Clean-Up Planned for March 24

Want to help make sure that the is clean and green this spring? Then consider volunteering for a Spring Trail Clean-Up that's been scheduled for March 24 at 9am (rain date: March 31).

Volunteers are needed for the clean-up, which will begin with a short briefing at in Hellertown. Carpools will then transport volunteers to various points along the trail.

According to a press release about the clean-up, "duties will include cutting back of invasive vines, cutting fallen trees and limbs into smaller pieces...and piling (debris) by the side of the trail for disposal by the public works folks."

"All volunteers who value this great recreational resource are welcome to help out," it adds.

The use of power tools will not be permitted, but volunteers should bring along their own bow and pruning saws, lopping shears, hand shears, and the like. Gloves and eye protection should also be worn, if needed.

For additional information, call Chuck Hampton at 610-248-0247 or email him at charles.hampton@rcn.com.