. thought this might interest some people on the list.
I think that the trail being constructed will ulimately be the link
between
the upper end of Stevens Creek Blvd (west of Foothill) into San Antonio
Park.
The closest link to the park presently is Cristo Rey Drive over by the
280
interchange with Foothill. There is a non-motor vehicle entrance
under 280 in
one or two locations as well.
---------------------- Forwarded Message:
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From: Friends of Stevens Creek Trail
<exec-dir@stevenscreektrail.org>
To: friends@stevenscreektrail.org
Subject: Trail building opportunities
Date: Mon, 19 May 2003 12:43:13 -0700
Dear Trail Supporters and Volunteers,
Great News! Trail construction to begin in Cupertino!
Please read the email below from Santa Clara County Trail Planner, Kelly
Gibson for an update and details regarding volunteer opportunities.
The County needs volunteers to help build a section of Stevens Creek
Trail
near Rancho San Antonio. A Sweco trail doser will start the rough trail
work on Tuesday, May 20th.
On June 14th at 7.00 AM the County Parks Volunteer Crew Leads will meet
and
offer trailing to other volunteers who wish to be crew leaders. (Meeting
place TBA).
Greg Bringelson is coordinating this training and can be reached at
408-629-9347 or Greg.Bringelson@mail.PRK.CO.Santa-Clara.CA.US
If you just wish to volunteer as part of a trail work day team please
contact County Parks Volunteer Coordinator, Beeny Sander at
408-355-2254 or
Beeny.Sander@mail.PRK.CO.Santa-Clara.CA.US
This is a great opportunity to get involved and see the fruits of your
labors for all to enjoy. Families are encouraged to volunteer (anyone
under
12 years must have direct supervision, and anyone under 18 must have
written consent from their parents).
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and fun experience
please contact Beeny ASAP. Don't forget to mention you heard about this
through the Friends of Stevens Creek Trail when you sign up!
Thanks,
-Susie Brain-
Executive Director
Friends of Stevens Creek Trail
22221 McClellan Road,
Cupertino, CA 95014
408-255-5780
P.S. Apologies for cross-postings.
>Delivered-To: exec-dir@stevenscreektrail.org
>From: Kelly Gibson
<Kelly.Gibson@mail.PRK.CO.Santa-Clara.CA.US>
>To: "Susie Brain (E-mail)" <exec-dir@stevenscreektrail.org>
>Subject: Diocese trail construction
>Date: Wed, 14 May 2003 15:39:34 -0700
>
>
>Hi Susie~
>This is such exciting news! Here is a recap of what we discussed on
the
>phone earlier today to pass on to your email group for the Friends
of
>Stevens Creek Trail:
>
>The County Parks Department plans to begin construction on the
trail located
>on the former Diocese property (as identified in the Stevens Creek
Trail
>Feasibility Study- Study Area A) in the next few weeks, once the
land is
>officially transferred to County Parks ownership. Parks staff will
do some
>of the prep work and initial trail construction, but we are looking
for
>volunteers to help do some finishing work on the trail. This would
entail
>using hand tools to work the soil, define the trail edges and
grade, and
>tamp/pack it down, etc. Tools and basic training will be provided
on the day
>of each event. Although we do not have specific dates for
construction to
>begin, we anticipate the need for volunteer help on a few Saturdays
in June
>and/or July.
>
>Anyone who is interested in being a volunteer should contact the
County
>Parks Volunteer Coordinator, Beeny Sander. She will put their name
on a list
>and contact them once we have specific work dates selected. Beeny
can be
>reached at 355.2254 or beeny.sander@mail.prk.co.santa-clara.ca.us
>All necessary paperwork to become a volunteer will be provided on
the day of
>the event(s).
>
>Please note that this land is still in private ownership, and even
once it
>is transferred to County ownership, it is not open to the public
until trail
>construction is complete and the Parks Department officially opens
the
>trail. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
>
>If you have any additional questions regarding this project, please
feel
>free to contact me.
>Kelly Gibson
>355.2230