Note: The following announcement does not affect F3 Dads workout at Col. Francis Beatty Park which will meet at the normal place and time at the baseball fields.

However, the SOBDads workout at the Bull Ring is cancelled on June 18. Meet at Anne Springs Dairy Barn instead (see below).

#F3Dads would like to invite the men of F3 to join in a community service event at Anne Springs Close Greenway.  Many of us enjoy the trails of Anne Springs on a weekly basis and now is our chance to give back.  The Anne Springs volunteer coordinator has created an opportunity just for F3’ers and 2.0’s (age 2 – old).

You don’t even need to have a 2.0 to join in the fun!  Everyone’s invited! Let’s show them what F3 is about and show the kids what it means to give back to the community in a big way.  The goal is for 30 to 60 men and 2.0’s to join in the effort.

After the work is complete, we will have a picnic lunch at the Nature Center and venture down to Lake Haigler for some lakeside fun!  Here’s the plan…

Saturday June 18

8:45 am – Arrive at the main Dairy Barn parking lot at Anne Springs Work Location

(mention you are with the F3 community service group for free entry)

9:00 – 10:30 am – Split into three groups and make a difference

Group 1: Clean up trees and limbs from the sides of the entryway

Group 2: Clean the entry sign area and lights leading down to the Dairy Barn

Group 3: Repair the gravel road where it has washed out over the winter

10:30 – 11:00 am – Clean up our tools and mosey/drive to the Nature Center (Picnic Location)

11:00 – 1:00 pm – Enjoy a picnic lunch together at the Nature Center and Lake Haigler

Note 1: M’s are welcome to join in the fun at the Nature Center/Lake Haigler.  Just have them mention they are with the F3 group to get free admission through the Lake Haigler gate at the location in the link.

Note 2: For logistics sake, the picnic lunch is BYOE “bring your own everything” style (or sweet talk the M into bringing it later).  YHC will bring some waters and the F3 Dads dodgeballs for fun.

Logistics:

• The volunteer coordinator (Caitlin) will have tools, trailer, and gloves for us. However, look over the list of tools below and bring what you can from home as well.
• All workers must have closed toed shoes and a water bottle. Water will be provided in large coolers.
• Remember sunscreen and bug spray (although I will bring some in case you forget).
• Restrooms are available at the Dairy Barn
• Wear your F3 shirts to represent! Bring a few shovel flags for some added flare.

Tools Needed:

• Sling blade and/or weed eater with metal blade for brush removal
• Sheers and/or limb cutters
• Flat head shovels
• Chain saws (2 or 3 total)
• PPE for power tools
• Gloves for all (c’mon we are F3, we have gloves laying all over the car – bring ‘em)

If you are like me, you love what Anne Springs Close Greenway does for the community.  To have a recreation area like this in our backyard is amazing.  Let’s give back!

See you there.  Email Honey Bee (jlevins9@hotmail.com) with any questions.

Please comment below or email with your RSVP so that we can plan tools and water amounts.