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The Trails/YIPS! Crew (YIPS! = Yachats Invasive Plants Subcommittee) normally meets on the first and third Saturdays of every month for two hours of work, weather permitting. Work on the first Saturday normally focuses mainly on trail* maintenance, repair and upgrades. On the third Saturday the emphasis is more on removing invasive weeds**. However we try always to accommodate everyone's interests and abilities by planning a variety of tasks on every work day. We normally meet at the north end of the Commons at about 9:55 am for orientation and instructions, and disperse from there. The actual starting times may vary between 9:30 and 10:00 am, but will always be specified in the e-mail announcement of the work session.
COVID-19: Currently (early 2021) our activities are carefully designed and controlled in order to ensure the health and safety of our volunteers and compliance with all Covid-19-related regulations and guidelines. We all wear masks and maintain social distancing when we assemble prior to getting our work assignments. Work activities are limited those that can be done without having people in close proximity to each other. In the past we used to enjoy refreshments at the Drift Inn following our work sessions; these are now indefinitely suspended.
Details of the planned activities are sent out by e-mail a few days ahead of time. If you would like to get on the mailing list, contact Loren Dickinson. After work we adjourn to the Drift Inn for complimentary drinks and snacks.
* We work on the Ya Xaik trail, the Amanda trail, the Prospect trail, the Gerdemann public trail, and the trail system in the Commons Wetland Park.
** YIPS! work includes all trails, the Whale Tail Park, the Prospect Garden and the Commons Wetland Park.
Annual Events
Holiday Party The Trails Crew traditionally holds a holiday party in December every year. The 2020 Holiday Party was cancelled, due to Covid-19.
New Year's Day Peace Hike, January 1. Click on the Peace Hike tab to read more...
Earth Day, April 18. The 2020 version of this event was cancelled on account of the Covid-19 pandemic.
National Trails Day. The 2020 version of this event was cancelled on account of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The annual 804 Trail Ivy Pull for 2019 was held on Saturday, August 24. Over 40 people showed up at the Overleaf Lodge, enjoying perfect weather as we pulled a mountain of ivy. The total weight was 1500 pounds - yet another great haul, helping to beautify the 804 Trail. And then we had a wonderful BBQ over at the Fireside. As always, Drew Roslund was a gracious and generous host - there were free spa passes for all, plus a couple of valuable spa gift certificates. Thank you Drew and the Overleaf/Fireside staff who helped you. The 2020 version of this event was cancelled on account of the Covid-19 pandemic.
La De Da parade, held every year on July 4. The 2020 version of this event was cancelled on account of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Trails Crew Picnic. The 2020 version of this event was cancelled on account of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Trails/YIPS! Crew (YIPS! = Yachats Invasive Plants Subcommittee) normally meets on the first and third Saturdays of every month for two hours of work, weather permitting. Work on the first Saturday normally focuses mainly on trail* maintenance, repair and upgrades. On the third Saturday the emphasis is more on removing invasive weeds**. However we try always to accommodate everyone's interests and abilities by planning a variety of tasks on every work day. We normally meet at the north end of the Commons at about 9:55 am for orientation and instructions, and disperse from there. The actual starting times may vary between 9:30 and 10:00 am, but will always be specified in the e-mail announcement of the work session.
COVID-19: Currently (early 2021) our activities are carefully designed and controlled in order to ensure the health and safety of our volunteers and compliance with all Covid-19-related regulations and guidelines. We all wear masks and maintain social distancing when we assemble prior to getting our work assignments. Work activities are limited those that can be done without having people in close proximity to each other. In the past we used to enjoy refreshments at the Drift Inn following our work sessions; these are now indefinitely suspended.
Details of the planned activities are sent out by e-mail a few days ahead of time. If you would like to get on the mailing list, contact Loren Dickinson. After work we adjourn to the Drift Inn for complimentary drinks and snacks.
* We work on the Ya Xaik trail, the Amanda trail, the Prospect trail, the Gerdemann public trail, and the trail system in the Commons Wetland Park.
** YIPS! work includes all trails, the Whale Tail Park, the Prospect Garden and the Commons Wetland Park.
Annual Events
Holiday Party The Trails Crew traditionally holds a holiday party in December every year. The 2020 Holiday Party was cancelled, due to Covid-19.
New Year's Day Peace Hike, January 1. Click on the Peace Hike tab to read more...
Earth Day, April 18. The 2020 version of this event was cancelled on account of the Covid-19 pandemic.
National Trails Day. The 2020 version of this event was cancelled on account of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The annual 804 Trail Ivy Pull for 2019 was held on Saturday, August 24. Over 40 people showed up at the Overleaf Lodge, enjoying perfect weather as we pulled a mountain of ivy. The total weight was 1500 pounds - yet another great haul, helping to beautify the 804 Trail. And then we had a wonderful BBQ over at the Fireside. As always, Drew Roslund was a gracious and generous host - there were free spa passes for all, plus a couple of valuable spa gift certificates. Thank you Drew and the Overleaf/Fireside staff who helped you. The 2020 version of this event was cancelled on account of the Covid-19 pandemic.
La De Da parade, held every year on July 4. The 2020 version of this event was cancelled on account of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Trails Crew Picnic. The 2020 version of this event was cancelled on account of the Covid-19 pandemic.