A SusanvilleStuff Photofeature
by Jessie Diermier with photos by Marisa Williams, Joel Rathje and Jeremy Couso
Students in Lassen County from 7th to 12th grade are invited to participate in the Modoc Line Rail Trail Service Project on March 21st, from 9:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. The project, hosted by the Lassen County Environmental Education Collaborative, will be led by Amy Holmen, Land Manager for Lassen Land and Trails Trust.
Activities will include hiking, wildlife observation and providing trail maintenance in Snowstorm Canyon.
Youth will also have opportunities to learn about the historical aspects of the Modoc Line (including a view of the 1968 train wreck) and the columnar basalt cliffs that rise above the trail.
In addition to providing a service to the larger community, this project is focused on giving youth a chance to get outside, have fun and learn about recreation management from a professional. Participants are asked to dress for the outdoors (with sturdy shoes) and to bring a large refillable water bottle, snacks and a lunch for the day.
Youth groups are encouraged to participate. The project meets many service and badge requirements for youth programs. Please contact Jessie Diermier for details before March 19th at (530) 257-3252.
This event is a program of the Lassen County Environmental Education Collaborative, a partnership between the BLM Eagle Lake Field Office, Lassen National Forest, the Lassen County Office of Education and Lassen Land and Trails Trust. For more information about the Collaborative, the Trust, their work or about trails to enjoy, please visit www.lassenlandandtrailstrust.org.
