SAWS

A conservation non-profit that partners with federal agencies & local communities to provide award-winning stewardship to public lands in the South.

[SAWS @trailcrews]

We're searching for a new Executive Director!

SAWS is seeking an energetic, focused leader to build on the organization’s first decade of work.

Read more: https://t.co/WuWzff6EHu

[The Corps Network @TheCorpsNetwork]

🗓️ Deadline tomorrow, 8/31!
Apply to participate in the @Bridge__Project Fall 2021 Hiring Event. This equity-centered experience connects candidates w/ exclusive job opportunities, workshops, job search support, and more.
See info here: ⬇️
https://t.co/vEzjIaVLFf

[SAWS @trailcrews]

You're invited! The National Wilderness Workshop is going virtual this year, from November 15-19. The theme for this year's workshop is "Advocating for Stewardship – Tips, Tools and Practical Techniques for the Wilderness Steward.” Register today at https://t.co/TaJDxgbGRz

[SAWS @trailcrews]

This week, our Smokies Crew wrapped up their two months in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This season was the first opportunity SAWS has had to help steward and maintain trails in a National Park. Here’s to a great season! @GreatSmokyNPS @NatlParkService

[SAWS @trailcrews]

It’s true! We are! Will it be you?

[Appalachian Trail Conservancy @AT_Conservancy]

Our partners at the Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards (@trailcrews) are hiring an Executive Director! If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about this role, visit https://t.co/FIdQGgSqc4 #Hiring #WildernessStewards

[anders @AndersReynolds]

spare a dime and help us buy new🧤 and 🪓 and 🪚 and ⚒️ and ⛑ and 🥾 for the crews. the cdc says it’s okay for me to use emojis for the crews

https://t.co/Xd61ty5zg5

[SAWS @trailcrews]

We’re kicking off our Fall Tool Fundraiser! 🥳 Your support helps us deliver on our mission to connect communities with wilderness stewardship. Can you sponsor a new pair of gloves? Safety goggles? New components for our grip hoist? Please give today at: https://t.co/qbcfyrWGHu

[SAWS @trailcrews]

With support from the @NationalForests & @TurnerFdnInc, SAWS field crew & wilderness rangers worked with @forestservice staff to turn a steep section of the Panther Creek Trail in Cohutta #Wilderness into a rock staircase. In 1 week, this group removed 18 trees & built 162 steps!

[Local Yokel Weather @localyokelwx]

Taken by @trailcrews Wilderness Ranger (who works in Shining Rock and Middle Prong Wilderness Areas)

[SAWS @trailcrews]

The @AT_Conservancy works alongside SAWS to perform stewardship along the AT. Check out and sign up for their next event on Saturday, August 21st in Dahlonega, GA. The Georgia AT Club will be doing trail maintenance for one of their monthly trail maintenance excursions!

[SAWS @trailcrews]

Can you name the four eastern wildernesses designated in the original Wilderness Act of 1964?

[SAWS @trailcrews]

#RecreateResponsibly is an effort invested in advancing campaigns and resources focused on safe, accessible, inclusive, and responsible outdoor recreation. As we see a surge in the Delta Variant, please plan ahead and prepare to keep communities safe as we recreate.

[SAWS @trailcrews]

HUGE week! Our crews & rangers partnered with the @forestservice & an ASL inclusion crew from @CorpsTHAT & @ConservLegacy to clear over 300 trees from trails in the Cohutta #Wilderness! Thank you @NationalForests & @TurnerFdnInc for making these projects a reality!

[SAWS @trailcrews]

Congratulations, Associate Chief Coleman!

[USDA Forest Service @forestservice]

Congratulations to Angela Coleman on her new role as USDA Forest Service associate chief. She will be the highest ranking executive under incoming Chief Randy Moore. She brings 30 years of experience throughout the agency to the role. https://t.co/xe0ePRRmSB

[SAWS @trailcrews]

It's #NationalForestWeek! Want to work in the Cherokee National Forest this fall? Join our team! We are hiring field crew members for our fall season that starts in September. Apply today at https://t.co/waqhSKwpvR

[SAWS @trailcrews]

It's #NationalForestWeek! Our Naval Academy Wilderness Crew spent some time this week up on “our” section of the #AppalachianTrail in Big Laurel Branch #Wilderness, one of ten wilderness areas managed by the Cherokee National Forest in Tennessee. #ItsAllYours

[SAWS @trailcrews]

SAWS is in New Hampshire with the White Mountain Trail Collective (@wmtcollective)! We had an exciting first day in the Sandwich Range #Wilderness discussing stewardship, values, and trails!

[SAWS @trailcrews]

Our second group of @NavalAcademy midshipmen arrived this week, and they’re headed in to Linville Gorge #Wilderness to work on the Leadmine Trail. Ranger Nick worked with them over the weekend to make sure they were ready to go. ⚓️🥾

[SAWS @trailcrews]

We’re now halfway through our #Wilderness Skill Institute Summer Series! The first two sessions are now available to watch on our @YouTube channel. Check them out!

https://t.co/GZZHpXD7Xo

[SAWS @trailcrews]

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[George Washington and Jefferson National Forest @GWJNF]

Recently @ClubPATC trail volunteers on the #GWJNF worked with @TrailCrews to learn new tools of the trade! Carrying a variety of tools 2 miles up the trail, they repaired a remote section of the Shenandoah Mtn Trail to improve sustainability, drainage and access. #VolunteersRock