Despite involving the word “work,” a workday can actually be pretty fun; it is very gratifying to see how much progress can be made in just a few hours with a group of volunteers.

Volunteers use hand tools to remove smaller obstacles along the river trail. We leave the large logjams for our professional chainsaw crew. We also pick up trash as we go and leave the river cleaner than we found it.

If you’d like to be added to the workday mailing list, please contact Don or Ronnee Harrell at 269-637-7032 or email harrellkazoo@frontier.com

2011 Volunteer Workdays:

During 2011 we are continuing a new approach for the river clearing workdays. We are having a "SPRING CLEAN-UP" on the Saturdays in June. Our hope is to get the entire River Trail open for boaters early in the season so we can all enjoy the route for the summer, (assuming there are no large storms bringing down trees).


Join us on Saturdays in June 2011 to help B/SH HWTA get the Heritage Water Trail ready for summer and fall paddling!

We’re at it again……It’s a “dirty kinda fun”

June 4th 10-4 CANCELED RIVER AT FLOOD STAGE

June 11 10-4 CANCELED RIVER AT FLOOD STAGE

June 18 10-4 CALL NUMBER BELOW FOR DETAILS AND RIVER CONDITION.

June 25 10-4 ** (Location to be announced)

Volunteers need their own kayak or canoe. Life preserver must be worn at all times. Bring a sack lunch and water.
No chainsaws.

Call Ronnee at 269-637-7032 or
harrellkazoo@frontier.com to volunteer


Working on the river can be as hard and physical as you desire.
Picking up trash – lopping off small branches – using the hand bow saw to cut small branches over and under the water
Removing small branches from the water – Cutting logs with a bow saw (we only do this up to 6” in dim.) – moving logs that are in the pathway - take apart a log jam - get in the water or stay dry your choice. WE NEED YOUR HELP

Recommended Equipment: BRING IS YOURSELF AND A FRIEND.
• Canoe or Kayak
• Life preserver --- Must be worn at all times on or in the water.
• Long handled pruning shears or loppers
• Handsaw / Bow saw
• Gloves – we will be picking up trash, etc.
• Cell phone in waterproof bag (optional)
• Change of clothes (optional)
• Water and snacks

***Please do not bring hatchets, axes, machetes or chainsaws.
*** Chest waders or tall hip boots are a good idea for the springtime cold water.
Most folks wear shorts/ long pants with old tennis shoes or water shoes in warmer weather.

Please call and let us know if you can help. It makes for more timely and efficient planning for work teams.

What to bring on a workday: a dry change of cloths in a waterproof bag, canoe or kayak, life jacket, sunscreen, insect repellent, snacks, water, work gloves and hand tools like loppers and hand saws (we will have additional hand tools on hand to share).