HAND SAW

Cost: ~$30
Qty Desired: 4

Not all volunteers want to use power tools, and to keep our young volunteers safe we need alternate options. These hand saws are great to get the thicker branches that are too big for loppers.

CLINOMETER

Cost: $160-$200
Qty Desired: 2

Used while building trail to help determine the ideal route to cut, providing measurements of heights and slopes.

VOLUNTEER LUNCH

Cost: $50-$75
Qty Desired: 6

Our workday volunteers don’t get paid, but we try to keep them energized and hydrated while out on the trails and show them appreciation with a well deserved meal afterwards.

EXTRACTIGATOR

Cost: ~$150
Qty Desired: 2

Pulling out buckthorn is no fun! But it’ll be easy with this handy tool. It can also make uprooting small trees a breeze.

EXTRACTIGATOR BIG FOOT ACCESSORY

Cost: $30
Qty Desired: 2

This gets the job done even easier assisting with leverage and adding stability.

CYCLING COUNTING SYSTEM

Cost: TBD

Qty Desired: 2

A more accurate count of trail use helps us tell a clear story and demonstrate the importance of keeping the trails maintained at optimal levels.

TOOL TRAILER

Cost: $500

Qty Desired: 1 or 2

This trailer will easily get the variety of tools needed out into the wooded when working on a tough area. Just pull it behind the bike and get the job done!

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Cost: Varies

Qty Desired: Multiple

To keep our volunteers safe, we want to always have safety equipment such as safety glasses, earplugs, bug spray, sunscreen…on hand.

PRUNING SAW

Cost: $280

Qty Desired: 3

Fast and powerful, this battery operated saw gives control and maneuverability in tight access areas.

HEDGE TRIMMER

Cost: $280

Qty Desired: 3

The tool of choice for trimming what a mower can’t get.

EXTENDIBLE POLE SAW

Cost: $600

Qty Desired: 2

Our first choice in a pole saw, this unit has 9 to 13 feet of exendable length.

DR MOWER

Cost: $3500 - $5000

Qty Desired: 2

Way faster and efficient than a string trimmer, these mowers are the best tool for mowing down the sides of the trail where the riding mower won’t fit.

STORAGE SHED

Cost: TBD

Qty Desired: 1

As our collection of tools and equipment increases to meet the needs of our growing volunteer group, we need a secure place to store it all. We’d like to work with the DNR to purchase or build a storage space.

PUG MAINTENANCE

Cost: TBD

Qty Desired: Varies

The Pug we use now could use some repair. This tough old bird has done well for us, but needs a new starter and an oil change to keep rolling through the forest.

UTV

Cost: $17,000+

Qty Desired: 1

Getting the volunteers and equipment out to the work location is half the battle. A UTV would be a tremendous help allowing us more time to work with less time hiking in and out.