Fifteen NMVFO volunteers were joined by two Refuge staff to work on trail at the Pollinator Enhancement Project at the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge.
A thick tangle of old dead willow needed to be removed to reduce fire load and make room for new plant growth.
Many willows broke off by hand, while others needed small folding saws working in tight areas. Branches were stacked along the wide trail, which will later be picked up by heavy equipment with a grabber attachment.
We also cleared and stacked weeds around the Observation Blind, and installed two benches.
After work concluded, a majority of volunteers retreated to the Owl Cafe in San Antonio for green chile patty melts.
