Looking for a "tyke- size" tool was a challenge.  

Fortunately, the hardhats are adjustable for very small heads.  

Alumni begin stretching in a circle before other participants join them later.  

NYC alum Karen brought more than enthusiasm -- she brought her three-year-old son (a future NYC member)!  

Laying out the tools.  

Stretching before work.  

Volunteers inspect an essential tool of the trade – the wheelbarrow.  

Dale and other participants became digging machines!  

Locating a lightly loaded wheelbarrow became difficult when Jim was shoveling gravel.  

Wheeling gravel to the trail.  

Empty wheelbarrows coming back for more.  

This entire trail, and more, was improved!  

Shovel and tote, shovel and tote!  

Gravel-filled and empty wheelbarrows passing each other.  

Two way traffic on the trail.  

While on military leave from Iraq for one week, Forrest Hinkson delayed his trip to Arizona so he could join the party. Thanks for making it, Forrest!  

Younger members of the Straub family have no trouble finding work.  

Anthony dumps a wheelbarrow filled with gravel, while another volunteer spreads the gravel.  

At photo center, a “future” NYC crewmember “learns through observation.”  

Loppers were easier for small hands.  

Erin shows a tyke how to "pace" herself.  

Courtney's enthusiasm was evident all day.  

Future Backcountry Leadership Program (BLP) participant?  

Searching for the perfect weed!  

A full load of gravel!  

A future NYC member hides in the grass.  

Taking a break from maintaining a trail!  

Natalie set a mean pace for other volunteers  

Jeff Parker and Annie discuss the trail.  

Part of the trail crew for the Pulaski Party, with Jeff.  

Take two, with Steven.  

Now for the second part of the event -- a barbecue at NYC!  

Resting between burgers.  

Enjoying the beautiful fall sunshine.  

Dennis Smith of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) cooks burgers and franks for the hungry trail workers.