Friends of Libby Hill (FLH) is a group of volunteers who seek to help with a wide variety of projects on Libby Hill Forest Trails. This group which assists the Gray Community Endowment improve it’s Libby Hill Trail system has existed informally for years and sprung from the original Libby Hill Trails committee started in 1999. Since 2010 a six member board now governs the organization to better communicate and coordinate volunteer efforts. Whether you can contribute an hour or 100’s of hours, we want you to become a ‘friend’ of Libby Hill Trails. Email libbyhilltrails@gmail.com and learn how to get involved with the trails.
So if you are looking to find a fun, local, civic organization with a minimum of indoor committee time, Friends of Libby Hill Trails is for you!
Here is a sampling of the types of volunteer opportunities that are available:
Trail Swat Team | ½ day trail repair and construction work bees, occurs few days a year, volunteers contacted a week or so in advance |
Event Coordination | Help find or coordinate one our many events on Libby Hill. Requires a few hours of work depending on the nature of the event. This is our most critical role for volunteers. |
Grant Application | We can always use help applying for grants. |
Historical Research | Continue research on early 1800s farming in Gray and do research with Historical Society on Libby Hill, posting research on web site and maybe a sign at the old homestead. Increase information on website. |
Writers |
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Tree and Plant Identification | Create an enhanced plant identification map beyond or tree ID signs with links to info areas on the web |
Photography |
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Event help | We need folks to work the day of and to help plan the 10 K Race. Volunteers are needed to manage the Event Booth |