WRN Kids – Trail Trimming at SpruceHaven

Trail Trimming at SpruceHaven

Saturday, December 13, 2025

WRN Teens had invited WRN Kids to join them in trimming trails at SpruceHaven. The day was overcast and the wind was cold out in the open spaces, but in the forest it was almost cozy. The snow was quite deep and Teens coordinator Anita definitely got her exercise while breaking trail at the head of our line.

Trail through the woods
People on the trail

At a couple of places Anita mounted a trail camera, to later see which animals might go by during the winter. She explained that animals like to use trails just like humans do, in order to conserve their energy.

Mounting a trail camera
Trail camera on a tree

Adults, Kids, and Teens all worked at trimming branches. It was hazardous work, because snow could get dumped down your neck at any time. Finally, when we were tired and had all the branches that we could carry, we headed back out from the woods.

People trimming branches
Mother and daughter carrying branches

Thanks go to Anita and the Teens group for inviting us. There will be houses with some attractive greenery displays during this holiday season.

Reported by: Paul