What is Adopt-a-Trail?
It is an all-volunteer program that provides Urbandale citizens with an opportunity to become involved in conserving and maintaining the many miles of bicycle and walking trails threaded throughout the community.

Who Can Get Involved?
Any interested organization, individuals and neighborhood groups can care for their "own" section of trail. You may adopt a favorite site or the Beautification Committee can suggest a trail section needing to be adopted.

What Are The Duties of an Adopt-a-Trail Volunteer?
The expectation is that the volunteer will pick up litter a minimum of four times annually, or more if necessary. Also, you can serve as an extra set of eyes for the Parks and Recreation Department to watch for downed trees/branches, reporting maintenance issues, etc.

Tools
The Parks and Recreation Department, located at 3600 86th Street, has a supply of special refuse bags and gloves to be used for the Adopt-a-Trail program. The city also will provide pick-up of the bags when you are finished.

Recognition
Adopt-a-Trail signs will be placed on the trails to recognize those volunteers who have taken part of their valuable time to keep our trails clean and preserving this most valuable asset for the community.

How Can I/We Get Involved?
If you would like to learn more, have a representation come talk to your group, or get an application and agreement form, please contact one of the following committee members or write the address below:

Karen Andeweg, 515.278.5481
Heather Bacino, 515.278.1385

Adopt-A-Trail Program
P.O. Box 7615
Urbandale, IA 50322

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