The Lickinghole Basin -- hopefully the future destination of the Greenway
February work day- Trail route verification 
February work day-- on the trail west of Western RidgeTuesday, February 22, 2011
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The Lickinghole Basin -- hopefully the future destination of the Greenway February work day- Trail route verification February work day-- on the trail west of Western Ridge
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
This Saturday
We will have a Trail Work day on Saturday, February 26th. Meet at Crozet Park at 9am. Wear good shoes, bring work gloves, and get ready to clear some trail!
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Agenda for Thursday
CROZET TRAILS CREW meeting
Trailside Coffee, Crozet
Thursday, February 10th, 2011
6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Agenda
• Agenda Review (Jessica M.)
• Introductions if new people are present (Name, interest in the Trails Group)
• Updates from “Action Items” from last meeting *
• Discussion of Building (Labor) activities:
o Work at Mint Springs Park (status of “the eastern overlook”, other projects)
o Section of Crozet Connector Trail near Westgate (Jessica M.)
o “Survey” more trail segments (Dan M.)
• Discussion of Planning (Logistics) activities:
o CTC run/bike event (David O.)
o Kids walking/ biking to school (Mike G.)
o Informational booth at Great Valu? (Alex G.)
o T-shirts! Sponsors! And free cups! (Jessica M.)
• Next steps- next Group meeting – Thursday, March 10th (Jessica M.)
• Adjourn
_______________________________
* Action Items (From January meeting):
Jessica M.-Work with Leslie on T-shirt design options
Mike G.- Contact school officials
Dan M.- Flag the trail corridor- Lickinghole to Cory Farms
Trailside Coffee, Crozet
Thursday, February 10th, 2011
6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Agenda
• Agenda Review (Jessica M.)
• Introductions if new people are present (Name, interest in the Trails Group)
• Updates from “Action Items” from last meeting *
• Discussion of Building (Labor) activities:
o Work at Mint Springs Park (status of “the eastern overlook”, other projects)
o Section of Crozet Connector Trail near Westgate (Jessica M.)
o “Survey” more trail segments (Dan M.)
• Discussion of Planning (Logistics) activities:
o CTC run/bike event (David O.)
o Kids walking/ biking to school (Mike G.)
o Informational booth at Great Valu? (Alex G.)
o T-shirts! Sponsors! And free cups! (Jessica M.)
• Next steps- next Group meeting – Thursday, March 10th (Jessica M.)
• Adjourn
_______________________________
* Action Items (From January meeting):
Jessica M.-Work with Leslie on T-shirt design options
Mike G.- Contact school officials
Dan M.- Flag the trail corridor- Lickinghole to Cory Farms
Monday, January 31, 2011
Hello February!
Time to think about ordering seeds for your garden, getting in a final ski day, and keeping weekends open for outdoor activities---Like trail work!
Thanks to those of you who went to check out Byrom Park on Saturday- I hear it was fairly grueling, but Dan assured me that everyone who went up the mountain came back down , so that's good news.
On Sunday, a few of us "surveyed" a portion of the proposed trail from Lickinghole Basin to Cory Farms. I'd like to get back out there this Sunday to talk about trail alignment and overall vision. Weather dependant. Email me (or comment on here) if you are interested in participating.
Our next meeting is coming up! February 10th at Trailside Coffee.
Also, thwere is a Fundraiser Dance for Western Albemarle Rescue Squad (WARS) and Crozet Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) on Saturday evening, February 5th.
The band, Salute to Swing, a 17 piece big band from Albemarle, will provide great dancing and listening music in a fundraiser dance this Saturday, February 5, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PMat the Field School (Old Crozet School) 1408 Crozet Avenue in Crozet. All ages are welcome.
The show features music and songs from the forties and fifties.
$25 for one person and $40 for two.
A free swing dance lesson with Mike Herring and Melissa Pancurak of Swing Cville will begin at 7 pm followed by three hours of music from 8-11 pm.
Guests may reserve in advance or pay at the door.Reservation forms and more information about the band can be found at the contact button at www.salute2swing.com.Leo Mallek, bandleader, can be reached at leomallek@gmail.com
Thanks to those of you who went to check out Byrom Park on Saturday- I hear it was fairly grueling, but Dan assured me that everyone who went up the mountain came back down , so that's good news.
On Sunday, a few of us "surveyed" a portion of the proposed trail from Lickinghole Basin to Cory Farms. I'd like to get back out there this Sunday to talk about trail alignment and overall vision. Weather dependant. Email me (or comment on here) if you are interested in participating.
Our next meeting is coming up! February 10th at Trailside Coffee.
Also, thwere is a Fundraiser Dance for Western Albemarle Rescue Squad (WARS) and Crozet Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) on Saturday evening, February 5th.
The band, Salute to Swing, a 17 piece big band from Albemarle, will provide great dancing and listening music in a fundraiser dance this Saturday, February 5, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PMat the Field School (Old Crozet School) 1408 Crozet Avenue in Crozet. All ages are welcome.
The show features music and songs from the forties and fifties.
$25 for one person and $40 for two.
A free swing dance lesson with Mike Herring and Melissa Pancurak of Swing Cville will begin at 7 pm followed by three hours of music from 8-11 pm.
Guests may reserve in advance or pay at the door.Reservation forms and more information about the band can be found at the contact button at www.salute2swing.com.Leo Mallek, bandleader, can be reached at leomallek@gmail.com
Friday, January 28, 2011
Byrom Park walk, this Saturday
Hi Folks,
Albemarle County Parks and Recreation is going to host a site visit to the Byrom property on Saturday 1/29. We will be meeting out there at 9am and staying until around 12noon. Come and join us if your schedule is free. Thanks.
6610 Blackwells Hollow Road Crozet, VA 229321.
Follow Garth Road to the Whitehall Store and bear right onto Rt 8102.
Follow Rt 810 for 7.9 miles (construction area will be on the left).
Tucker J. Rollins
Albemarle County Parks and Recreation
Albemarle County Parks and Recreation is going to host a site visit to the Byrom property on Saturday 1/29. We will be meeting out there at 9am and staying until around 12noon. Come and join us if your schedule is free. Thanks.
6610 Blackwells Hollow Road Crozet, VA 229321.
Follow Garth Road to the Whitehall Store and bear right onto Rt 8102.
Follow Rt 810 for 7.9 miles (construction area will be on the left).
Tucker J. Rollins
Albemarle County Parks and Recreation
Monday, January 10, 2011
January agenda
CROZET TRAILS CREW meeting
Trailside Coffee, Crozet
Thursday, January 13th, 2010
6:00 pm-7:30 pm
Agenda
· Agenda Review (Jessica Mauzy)
· Introductions if new people are present (Name, interest in the Trails Group)
· Updates from “Action Items” from last meeting *
· Discussion of Building (Labor) activities:
o Work at Mint Springs Park (status of “the eastern overlook”, other projects)
o Work on the Crozet Connector Trail (Licking Hole to Cory Farms) (!!)
o Assisting the TNT efforts?
· Discussion of Planning (Logistics) activities:
o CTC involvement in lobbying for better bike routes/ paths (bike/walk to schools)
o What happened to the grant for sidewalks and a crosswalk at Crozet Elementary?
o Field-school involvement?
o Is there a crosswalk downtown?
o T-shirts! Sponsors! And free cups!
· Next steps- next Group meeting – Thursday, February 10th (Jessica Mauzy)
· Adjourn
* Action Items (From December meeting):
Dan M.- Get more information on the exact route of the Licking Hole Basin- Cory Farms trail. Determine the feasibility of re-routing existing trail away from houses in Western Ridge.
Dan M.- Send out information about hikes at Byrom Park
Jessica M- Follow up with Melody about T-shirt options
Jessica M.- Write Thank-you letters to Trailside Coffee, Cavalier Window Cleaning, Blue Ridge Mountain Sports, and ACAC.
Jessica M.- Get more information on the possibility of having a Crozet Triathlon.
Trailside Coffee, Crozet
Thursday, January 13th, 2010
6:00 pm-7:30 pm
Agenda
· Agenda Review (Jessica Mauzy)
· Introductions if new people are present (Name, interest in the Trails Group)
· Updates from “Action Items” from last meeting *
· Discussion of Building (Labor) activities:
o Work at Mint Springs Park (status of “the eastern overlook”, other projects)
o Work on the Crozet Connector Trail (Licking Hole to Cory Farms) (!!)
o Assisting the TNT efforts?
· Discussion of Planning (Logistics) activities:
o CTC involvement in lobbying for better bike routes/ paths (bike/walk to schools)
o What happened to the grant for sidewalks and a crosswalk at Crozet Elementary?
o Field-school involvement?
o Is there a crosswalk downtown?
o T-shirts! Sponsors! And free cups!
· Next steps- next Group meeting – Thursday, February 10th (Jessica Mauzy)
· Adjourn
* Action Items (From December meeting):
Dan M.- Get more information on the exact route of the Licking Hole Basin- Cory Farms trail. Determine the feasibility of re-routing existing trail away from houses in Western Ridge.
Dan M.- Send out information about hikes at Byrom Park
Jessica M- Follow up with Melody about T-shirt options
Jessica M.- Write Thank-you letters to Trailside Coffee, Cavalier Window Cleaning, Blue Ridge Mountain Sports, and ACAC.
Jessica M.- Get more information on the possibility of having a Crozet Triathlon.
Monday, December 13, 2010
The CTC year in review
We had a great meeting last Thursday-- a lot of energy and good discussion. If all goes well, we will start the spring by taking a tour of a major in-town connector trail and begin construction soon after. Hooray!
As 2010 comes to a close, I want to take a moment to remind you all how far we have come over the last year:
It was November, 2009 when Dan Mahon and I held our first meeting and trail tour. The tour took place near Crozet Park and there were 4 people present. Dan and I continued to talk and get the word out over the winter and then in April of 2010 (just 8 months ago!), the Crozet Trails Crew was formed. We didn't have a name yet (that didn't get decided until the May meeting) but we were excited to start building trails. In the spring months to follow, we spent several weekends at the Beaver Creek reservoir working on the Henley Hornets Trail. In June, we began work on the Greyrock Ponds Trail, clearing vegetation and discussing drainage problems. We worked through the summer and into September and by the end of October, we had designed and constructed a set of long steps leading to the Greyrock Ponds that would both control the erosion problems and provide an attractive entrance to the trail. By the end of October, we had also designed a banner, business cards, brochure, and an informational booth; we had marched in the Crozet Parade and worked with several volunteer groups; we had set up a booth at the 2-day Crozet Music Festival; and, quite impressively, we had organized and launched the First Annual Crozet Trails Day event. October was a phenominal month for us! Soon after that, we began working on the trails at Mint Springs and discussing opportunities for new projects for 2011.
It has been an amazing year and I want to thank every volunteer, sponsor, supporter, and event attendee. You all are influential and so motivating-- and I am confident that the CTC will flourish in the years to come with such a fantastic community behind us.
Happy Holidays to you all and I'll see you in 2011!!
Jessica Mauzy
As 2010 comes to a close, I want to take a moment to remind you all how far we have come over the last year:
It was November, 2009 when Dan Mahon and I held our first meeting and trail tour. The tour took place near Crozet Park and there were 4 people present. Dan and I continued to talk and get the word out over the winter and then in April of 2010 (just 8 months ago!), the Crozet Trails Crew was formed. We didn't have a name yet (that didn't get decided until the May meeting) but we were excited to start building trails. In the spring months to follow, we spent several weekends at the Beaver Creek reservoir working on the Henley Hornets Trail. In June, we began work on the Greyrock Ponds Trail, clearing vegetation and discussing drainage problems. We worked through the summer and into September and by the end of October, we had designed and constructed a set of long steps leading to the Greyrock Ponds that would both control the erosion problems and provide an attractive entrance to the trail. By the end of October, we had also designed a banner, business cards, brochure, and an informational booth; we had marched in the Crozet Parade and worked with several volunteer groups; we had set up a booth at the 2-day Crozet Music Festival; and, quite impressively, we had organized and launched the First Annual Crozet Trails Day event. October was a phenominal month for us! Soon after that, we began working on the trails at Mint Springs and discussing opportunities for new projects for 2011.
It has been an amazing year and I want to thank every volunteer, sponsor, supporter, and event attendee. You all are influential and so motivating-- and I am confident that the CTC will flourish in the years to come with such a fantastic community behind us.
Happy Holidays to you all and I'll see you in 2011!!
Jessica Mauzy
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Agenda- December 9th meeting
CROZET TRAILS CREW meeting
Trailside Coffee, Crozet
Thursday, December 9th, 2010
6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Agenda
· Agenda Review (Jessica Mauzy)
· Introductions if new people are present (Name, interest in the Trails Group)
· Updates from “Action Items” from last meeting *
· Discussion of Building (Labor) activities:
o Work at Mint Springs Park
o Work on the Crozet Connector Trail (Licking Hole to Cory Farms)
· Discussion of Planning (Logistics) activities:
o CTC involvement in lobbying for better bike routes/ paths (Watch Video, talk about RealCrozet blog entry- bike/walk to schools)
o Ideas for marketing campaign?
o Writing The Letter- discuss timing and language
o Crozet Trails Triathlon? (September 2011?)
· Next steps- next Group meeting – Thursday, January 13th (Jessica Mauzy)
· Adjourn
__________________________________________________________________________________
* Action Items (From November meeting):
Dan M.- Send out some talking points regarding the corridor acquisition letter
Chris L.- Gather information about status of bike lanes in Crozet
Jessica M.- Investigate T-shirt options
Jessica M.- Secure a CTC treasurer and send out reimbursement checks
Trailside Coffee, Crozet
Thursday, December 9th, 2010
6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Agenda
· Agenda Review (Jessica Mauzy)
· Introductions if new people are present (Name, interest in the Trails Group)
· Updates from “Action Items” from last meeting *
· Discussion of Building (Labor) activities:
o Work at Mint Springs Park
o Work on the Crozet Connector Trail (Licking Hole to Cory Farms)
· Discussion of Planning (Logistics) activities:
o CTC involvement in lobbying for better bike routes/ paths (Watch Video, talk about RealCrozet blog entry- bike/walk to schools)
o Ideas for marketing campaign?
o Writing The Letter- discuss timing and language
o Crozet Trails Triathlon? (September 2011?)
· Next steps- next Group meeting – Thursday, January 13th (Jessica Mauzy)
· Adjourn
__________________________________________________________________________________
* Action Items (From November meeting):
Dan M.- Send out some talking points regarding the corridor acquisition letter
Chris L.- Gather information about status of bike lanes in Crozet
Jessica M.- Investigate T-shirt options
Jessica M.- Secure a CTC treasurer and send out reimbursement checks
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Trailwork and meeting
Fa la la la la la lal alalal.
'Tis almost the season for family and food and celebration and holiday functions. Before all that hits, why not come out and do some trail work?
This Saturday, the CTC will be at Mint Springs from 9am-11 or so, working on clearing brush and preparing to build an overlook off the Fire Road trail (looking east).
The bigger the group, the better!
Bring pruners, loppers, and small hand saws if you have them. Gloves would be good too, as there are some briar bushes that need to be eradicated.
On Thursday, we will have our December meeting at Trailside Coffee, from 6pm-8pm. I will post the agenda next week.
I am really excited about some new ideas and developments, so I hope we have a good group at the meeting.
Jessica
'Tis almost the season for family and food and celebration and holiday functions. Before all that hits, why not come out and do some trail work?
This Saturday, the CTC will be at Mint Springs from 9am-11 or so, working on clearing brush and preparing to build an overlook off the Fire Road trail (looking east).
The bigger the group, the better!
Bring pruners, loppers, and small hand saws if you have them. Gloves would be good too, as there are some briar bushes that need to be eradicated.
On Thursday, we will have our December meeting at Trailside Coffee, from 6pm-8pm. I will post the agenda next week.
I am really excited about some new ideas and developments, so I hope we have a good group at the meeting.
Jessica
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Biking in Crozet
Check out this video and come to our December 9th meeting (see calendar) to talk more about creating a bikable Crozet:
http://www.vabike.org/boulder-bike-story/
http://www.vabike.org/boulder-bike-story/
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