National Trials Day was this week and I biked over to the North side of Valley Forge National
Historical Park, at Betzwood. Betzwood is a popular place for visitors to
kayak, hike the river trial, and bike. This particular event took place there
and many different organizations set up stations to offer information about various
programs to visitors. There were volunteer groups dedicating their time to help
preserve the natural resources of the park. The park volunteer groups held
programs such as the Weed Warriors who pick invasive plants or weeds. Other
groups biked along trials or took tours through the north side on foot. Organizations
under tents conducted education programs like bike repair and gave away free equipment such as helmets. There were really cool display tents that were
specific to natural resources. There was a display of many different species
that reside here at the park. On display were crayfish, raccoon fur, turtle shells, and
even fawn skulls.
National Trials Day was such a fun event! One period of that day, I worked with Ranger
Tim Oh, conducting traffic through Betzwood. At other times, I did foot patrol
around the area, learning about the programs offered at the different stations.
One station had nurses conducting free blood pressure checks and other stations
promoted their organizations through brochures. I thought that the Elk club
station was pretty cool as well.
During
that week, I also did a ride along with Ranger Hackwelder to Hopewell Furnace,
our sister Park. Hopewell Furnace is historically known for their iron
plantation. Its also a really cool place for hiking and enjoying the natural
resources that would have been present during its operation in the 18th
and 19th century.
It was neat visiting the quarters and learning
about the farm animals that would have resided at the plantation during that
time.
Tia
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