July 10, 2021 — Open Preserve Day for PLT members at Big Hill Preserves
Date & Time: Saturday, July 10, 2021, 7:30am-12:00pm
Location: Big Hill Preserves, North Auburn
Check in/Arrival: Must arrive between 7:30-9:00am.
Check out: Anytime between 10:00am-12:00pm. Gates close shortly thereafter.
This special open preserve day is for PLT members to come out and enjoy our Big Hill Preserves on your own! We will provide you with a trail map when you arrive, and from there you are free to explore the beautiful preserves at your own pace. There will be trail options for you to pick from covering 6.5 miles of trail. This is a rain or shine event so come prepared for the weather.
Some of the activities you might choose include:
- Enjoy a leisurely nature walk
- Go on a trail run
- Nature photography
- Have a picnic – down by the creek or up on a viewpoint
- Do yoga or meditate by the creek, under a tree, or at a viewpoint
- Get creative! Please plan your day accordingly so that you are back to the parking area by 12:00pm.
At registration, you’ll be asked to provide the cell phone number of the phone you will have with you that day.
All participants must sign a release of liability available here: Liability Waiver
You must bring the completed waiver with you. One form per household. Parent signature is required for children under 18.
This is a free event for our PLT members; however, donations of any size are always appreciated. Donations are accepted online after you register, or we can also accept checks or cash in an envelope with your name written on the envelope.
Registration is limited and on a first come basis. The deadline to sign up is 5pm on Thursday prior to the event, or when the event is full. You may register yourself and family members by adding their name(s) on the registration form.
What is not allowed at this event:
- Mountain bikes or other bikes
- Motorized vehicles
- Horses
- Dogs (unless service animals)
- No smoking, vaping, open flame, or firearms
General Safety PROTOCOL:
Please thoroughly read the PLT Safety Guidelines. If you are not comfortable or able to comply with the safety guidelines, we respectfully ask that you don’t sign up
- Complete the LIABILITY WAIVER (link at bottom of page) before arriving and bring it with you. It will be collected at the gate upon arrival. If you do not have the waiver you will not be allowed onto the property. One form per household. Children under 18 need parent signature. .
- If you’ve had any flu-like or Covid-19 symptoms, fever or cough in the past 24 hours before the event, please stay home and join us another time.
- Parents are responsible for making sure their children strictly follow safety guidelines.
- Bring personal hand sanitizer and a face covering for use when within 6’ of another person. Be prepared to cover your nose and mouth and give others space.
- While on the trail, try to maintain at least a 4-foot distance from anyone not in your immediate household.
- Guests are expected to show respect for other hikers by following the safety procedures.
Important Information and Directions will be emailed after registration. Check your spam folder if you do not receive the email within 15 minutes of registering.
Important Note: Our Big Hill and Harvego Preserves, including the roads surrounding them, are not open to the public. Please help us respect the neighborhoods around these preserves by only visiting during scheduled guided activities that you are registered for. Trespassers will be prosecuted.
