It’s hard to believe, that just six short weeks ago, I biked to work, on my first day, wearing ski gloves and a warm hat! The spring rebirth in nature corresponded remarkably with the growing list of projects at MRP, and I am excited to share with you the highlights of what’s going on and the insights into what’s to come
Misha Golfman,
Executive Director
Path Stewardship
We now have nine Volunteer Path Stewards, each of whom takes care of a segment of the Path, Thank you, volunteers! We need a few more volunteers to complete stewarding of all sections. Please contact misha@madriverpath.org if you are interested!
GMVS Service Project
The group of GMVS students, mentored by their teacher Jay Geibel has done an outstanding job during their service day, working at the Warren Path, Kingsbury Greenway, and Snowmaking Pond Loop
Biodegradable dog waste bags!
We are switching to Biodegradable Dog bags at all trailheads, diverting plastic from the landfill, and making a step closer to the goal of composting dog waste.
Fossil fuel-free mowing on the Path!
Ross Saxton, our former Executive Director, is now doing all the mowing for the Path using all-electric mowing equipment. Thank you, Ross, for lowering our carbon footprint!
Path Development
Vorec Grant update:
Working in close cooperation with Mad River Riders and the Rec District we’ve completed all landowner agreements and contractor estimates, necessary for the signing of the Vorec Recreational Hub Grant and are expecting the funds to become available to start the work by mid-summer! Thank you, landowners, for your generosity and cooperation!
Sugarbush Access Road Shared Use Path
Teaming up with the Town of Warren, Sugarbush, the Planning District, and the Central Vermont Planning Commission the Path is working on the application to fund Segment One of the ADA-accessible shared-use path that will extend from Inferno Road to the Golf Course Road.
OGE grant for Spaulding Greenway
We received a $2,000 grant from Outdoor Gear Exchange (link) for the construction of the boardwalk at Spaulding Greenway. We have also secured funding for several new trailhead kiosks and have applied for additional boardwalk construction funding. When all funding is received, we’ll begin the construction, with hopes for the fall of 2023.
Our new Welcome Center is looking for volunteers, for more information, please check Welcome Center Volunteer Informational Page.