Foster Lake Trail Hike with Sweet Home Community Trails

Posted on March 6, 2012 by randallagordon

The Build Lebanon Trails hike for Saturday, March 10th takes us on an exploration of the wonders along the Foster Lake Trail in Sweet Home.

The Sweet Home Community Trails Committee is leading this free and easy 4 mile round trip hike. A shuttle back to the parking area is available at the half way point.

From Sweet Home travel east on Hwy 20 to Foster Lake. Go across the Dam and turn right, park at the Gedney Creek Boat Ramp. The hike begins promptly at 10 am.

For more information call 541-409-1302

Marks Slough Volunteer Day

Posted on February 6, 2012 by martamccasland

Who’s ready to get their hands dirty? This is your chance to help BLT improve your community’s trail system! Join us on February 11th for a work and maintenance day at Marks Slough Trail.

Wear sturdy footwear and work cloths. Work will include clearing brush from two areas to create viewing spots along the South Santiam River. If possible, please bring gloves and hand tools. You may also want to bring along a snack, BLT will have water available.

From the Intersection of Highway 20 and Highway 34 (Main Street and Wheeler) by the Ixtapa Mexican Restaurant go east on Wheeler. Go straight where Wheeler Street changes to Tennessee Road. Continue on Tennessee Road for ½ mile. Go past Lebanon’s Wastewater Treatment Plant and park accross from the plant in the field on the right side (east) of Tennessee Road.

Official event flyer: Marks Slough Volunteer Day Event Flyer (PDF)

Regional Trails Meeting

Posted on January 6, 2012 by randallagordon

On Saturday, January 14th, Linn County Parks and Recreation and Build Lebanon Trails will be hosting a Regional Trails Meeting event along with Benton County Parks, Sweet Home Community Trails, Oregon State Parks, US Forest Service, Albany and Corvallis Parks and Recreation, Oregon State University / College Forests, Corvallis C 2 C Trail, Lebanon Community Foundation, and Greenbelt Land Trust.

This is your opportunity to hear about existing and future multi-use public hiking and bicycling trails in the mid Willamette Valley. Speakers will provide commentary and hand out materials about their individual efforts in providing trails and access to the great Oregon outdoors and how you can get involved.

Join us in bringing in the New Year by exploring the numerous outdoor facilities available in our area. Light refreshments will be available.

The event flyer is available here: Regional Trails Meeting Event Flyer (PDF)

Downtown Lebanon Historic & Holiday Walk

Posted on November 22, 2011 by randallagordon

Join us on December 3rd at 1:30pm for the Downtown Lebanon Historic & Holiday Walk!

Meet at Ralston Park, 925 Park Street, for a walk through downtown Lebanon. Extra parking is available at City Hall.

Learn about the history of downtown Lebanon and get acquainted with local businesses. Everyone who joins us will receive a voucher for $1 off a purchase at participating businesses.

Afterwards, return to Ralston Park at 5pm to view the lighting of the Christmas tree!

We have the official event flyer available here:
Downtown Lebanon Historic & Holiday Walk Event Flyer (PDF)

Marks Slough Volunteer Day

Posted on October 6, 2011 by randallagordon

Who’s ready to get their hands dirty? This is your chance to help BLT improve your community’s trail system! Join us on October 8th for a work and maintenance day at Marks Slough Trail.

Wear sturdy footwear and work cloths. Work will include building a new fence along a new trail section and small repairs on the existing fence. If possible, please bring gloves and fence building tools. A tractor would be great.

You may also want to bring along a snack and water.

From the Intersection of Highway 20 and Highway 34 (Main Street and Wheeler) by the Ixtapa Mexican Restaurant go east on Wheeler. Go straight where Wheeler Street changes to Tennessee Road. Continue on Tennessee Road for ½ mile. Go past the City of Lebanon Waste Water Plant and park across from the Plant in the field on the right side of Tennessee Road.