The Clearing Building & Grounds Committee invites Richmond Meeting members and attenders to join us at The Clearing to prepare for the 2023 season and for our annual RFM Spring Retreat (which will be at The Clearing).  This is a great opportunity to spend some time getting to know folks in Meeting and getting to know The Clearing.  Please mark your calendars and join us if you’re able!  All levels of ability are welcome; families and children encouraged to participate!  The next date is:

Saturday May 10

Each workday will start at 9:00 am and go to about 3:00 pm (give or take an hour), depending on what jobs we have to get done that day.

Some of the things we will be working on include Clearing campsites and trails, replacing some signage around the property, sweeping out the Pavilion (floors, cabinets, cobwebs on the ceiling, etc.), and spreading gravel on the path between the large cabin and the Lodge.

Stuff you might consider bringing:

·         Your lunch!  And maybe some snacks and/or any beverage you want beyond the water that is available at The Clearing

·         Clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty; wear layers that you can put on or take off depending on the temperature.

·         Sturdy shoes or boots

·         A hat

·         Work gloves

·         Bug repellant

·         Sunscreen

·         Tools, if you have them

Although Clearing Buildings & Grounds Committee members will bring our extra tools to share.  The following might be useful: rakes, clippers, loppers or shears for trimming vegetation, a hammer, and tools for digging up roots (very useful for preventing vegetation from growing back in campsites and trails as quickly).

Anyone with questions is welcome to call Al Best or Ted Heck with questions.  Also, please call or email either of us to RSVP so we can plan our work.