We braved the July heat and set out working on the Westbrook ‘Schools to Skatepark’ trail, a byway that connects the town’s schools to the athletic fields along with neighborhoods and businesses. This trail is especially useful for providing safe and scenic trips between campuses. The Defendify team contributed to keeping the area in tip-top shape by spreading gravel on muddy sections of the path and trimming back trees to keep it passable. On the construction front, the group built a bench for trail-goers to rest and rebuilt a damaged bridge.
It was rewarding to see the difference that one afternoon of work made in preserving open spaces and transportation for the community. The Portland Trails system sees roughly one million uses each year and is free to use for Greater Portland residents and visitors, meaning volunteer efforts are appreciated by many!
Volunteering with Portland Trails was a perfect outlet to get outside for a day and bond with coworkers over some hard work. The Defendify team was thrilled to help keep the trails in our city maintained and accessible so that all community members can experience Maine’s beauty.
Stay Safe,
Your Friends @ Defendify