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Rotary continues PGFHP Bluff Trail Imprvements
After adding benches at several overlooks they got together and iproved the parking lot for their work clearing back brush and installing benches at three scenic locations along the Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park's "Bluff Trail". As the name suggests, this trail provides a scenic and relatively flat pedestrian only trail overlooking Gamble Bay. This is now one of the nost assessable family oriented hikes is the Park.
PARTNER EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE REGION
Together, let’s make a difference
Puget Sound Orca Recovery Day - October 15th
Along with organizations throughout the region the Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park Stewards and Kitsap County Parks are partnering with other like-minded groups on this combined event. [see : Partner Events Throughout the Region - Better Ground.]
(Meet at Bayview Parking Lot) | October 15
Port Gamble 3rd Saturday Volunteer Work Party
When: 9am - 1pm, 15 October
2022 Mountain Bike Festival
Dedicated Volunteers are Needed
This is a great opportunity to give back to the MTB community and land yourself a FREE demo bike pass. Follow the link below for all the details, and sign up today!
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New Sakai Connector Trail
The City of Bainbridge Island and BI Parks Foundation hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Nov. 3 to mark the official opening of the Sakai Connector Trail. Starting at the intersection of SR 305 and High School Road it provide another 500 feet to the Sound to Olympics Trail along
with a connection to Sakai Park. A 3 minute video of the opening ceremony can be seen at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=papCvKFO6CA.
PORT GAMBLE FOREST HERITAGE PARK MASTER PLAN
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Port Gamble Heritage Park Work Party (Bayview)
4/20/2021, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (PT)
Join us for volunteering out at Port Gamble Heritage Park! Focus will be on trail maintenance. Meeting point will be the Bayview Entrance. Each volunteer needs to bring their own gloves and a cloth face covering and their own snacks and beverages. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, volunteers must pre-register on the Kitsap County Parks Department link below - scroll down the page and click on the event to register.
https://www.kitsapgov.com/parks/Pages/Volunteer.aspx
Rails-to-Trails is celebrating "National Trails Day"
April 24th
with some new Covid-19 related ideas. For more informaion go the the Events page or to their website.
April 19, 2022 - Kitsap Great Give!
As usual the North Kitsap Trails Association is one of many participating organizations in the Kitsap Great Give. The official date for the Great Give occurs is on April 19th but the https://kitsapgreatgive.org/ website is already open for those who want to donate early. We encourage you to use this donation period to support NKTA’s efforts to improve trails for non-motorize transportation in our area; we will make good use of any contributions we receive.
We thank you for your support!
NKTA Board of Directors
Earth Day Weekend
Help eradicate Scotch broom
PG Heritage Park April 22-24
The Port Gamble Heritage Park Stewardship Group is celebrating Earth Day with its 2nd annual Scotch Broom Brigade. Come help with cutting down this invasive species. Bring: gloves, pruners, loppers. Don’t forget: drinking water and snacks
Time: 9 a.m. to Noon daily
Where: PG Forest Heritage Park
Bayview and Stottlemeyer
trailheads & model airplane field
Hwy 305 Johnson Road Roundabout Tunnel
The City of Poulsbo has started construction of a roundabout for the intersection of Johnson Parkway and SR 305. While intended as a traffic improvement project, it will also provide a piece of the Sound to Olympics Trail by creating a tunnel under SR 305 for pedestrians and cyclist to cross that busy highway.
Port Gamble Heritage Park Work Party (Bayview)
3/20/2021, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (PT)
Join us for volunteering out at Port Gamble Heritage Park! Focus will be on trail maintenance. Meeting point will be the Bayview Entrance. Each volunteer needs to bring their own gloves and a cloth face covering and their own snacks and beverages. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, volunteers must pre-register on the Kitsap County Parks Department link below - scroll down the page and click on the event to register.
https://www.kitsapgov.com/parks/Pages/Volunteer.aspx
Every spring, the team at Rails-to-Trails Conservancy encourages folks to shake off the winter and celebrate America’s amazing trails. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this year’s celebration will be simple: they are asking people to share their trail experiences to show how valuable trails are in connecting us and inspiring wellness. In addition, they will provide resources to help you plan solo, family- and household-friendly, virtual and other trail adventures—plus, opportunities to win awesome trail gear and other prizes!
For more information on this Rails-to-Trails initiative go to the Celebrate Trails Day hub of the RTC website or follow #CelebrateTrails on social media for updates. You can see ways to safely enjoy the trails even in these uncharted times at #SharetheTrail.
Port Gamble Heritage Park Work Party
May 15th 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for volunteering at Port Gamble Heritage Park! Focus will be on EWOK to Ranger connecter completion (trail maintenance). Meeting point will be the Bayview Entrance. Volunteers needs to bring their own gloves and a cloth face covering.
Recreate Responsibly
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Input sought on regional transportation, needs and vision
The Puget Sound Regional Council is conducting a survey on transportation needs to support the development of its Regional Transportation Plan. The Plan will describe how to meet all aspect of a future transportation system – from roads, transit, rail, ferry, bicycle and pedestrian systems. Your response to questions about current and anticipated travel patterns will provided direction for transportation funding. This is our chance to show the importance of non-motorized transportation in Kitsap County. Everyone is welcome to participate so please take the survey at: https://engage.psrc.org/regional-transportation-plan
New ADA Trail at NKHP
An ADA assessable trail now improves access for everyone to experience the park. The new trail is short but affords people with wheelchairs or strollers to view the ponds near the Miller Bay Road parking lot. The two man-made drainage ponds from an old homestead and have produced sightings of otter and wood duck in past years. Next time you are out to the park, take a quick walk to appreciate the new trail and the ponds.
