Volunteer Day at Arcadia! The dedicated crew leaders and members from the Career Catalyst program returned to Arcadia Management Area, along with some newly registered apprentices, for a day of heavy lifting and comradery, helping Jeff Arnold, District Resource Manager for the RI Department of Environmental Management and Growing Future’s “Golden Eagle”, to build a much needed pedestrian bridge. This opportunity had eluded us during this year’s winter training due to inclement weather, but was a welcomed summer task. A crew of 8 apprentices along with Jeff and RINLA staff members Christie and Jordan managed to construct a 12’x4’ wooden bridge, featuring a 6”x6”x12’ beam, in one hour! Of course, we are not accounting for the hours also spent on preparation, hiking, and clean up. Go team!
Written by Mason Billings
Photographs by Jordan Miller