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Kennebec Banks Guard Rail Replacement


  • Kennebec Banks Rest Area 264 Canaan Road Skowhegan, ME, 04976 United States (map)

The guard rails at Kennebec Banks are rotting out; they need to be replaced! Join us for 1 (or more!) of 4 volunteer sessions between 9/23 and 9/24:

Session 1: Monday 9/23 - 10:30am to 2:30pm
Session 2: Monday, 9/23 - 4pm to 6pm
Session 3: Tuesday, 9/24 - 10:30am to 2:30pm
Session 4: Tuesday, 9/24 - 4pm to 6pm

Monday sessions will focus on ensuring the existing upright posts are ready to receive new laterals and beginning lateral installation: Specific tasks: prying off remaining bits of wood, gathering/disposing of rotted wood and rusty bolts, drilling holes (if necessary) for new bolts, team-lifting hemlock beams, holding beams in place, securing lag bolts.

Tuesday sessions will focus on finishing lateral installation and painting the rails. Specific tasks: team-lifting hemlock beams, holding beams in place, securing lag bolts, re-painting posts and painting lateral beams; should we finish early, additional tasks may include scraping and repainting picnic tables.

If you can't make these dates, but still want to support this project, please Rachel know by commenting or reaching out directly! Email Rachel.

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