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- 11June 11, 2026

Thursday, June 11 2026: Trail Building Workday at the Big Cain Creek Preserve
9:00 AM-3:00 PMJune 11, 2026Friends of NCCT – Upcoming Volunteer Opportunity!
Trail Building Workday at the Big Cain Creek Preserve, Town of Texas, Marathon County:
- Thursday, June 11, 9am-3pm – footbridge & kiosk construction
Help NCCT with the next phase of the trail building project at the Big Cain Creek Preserve! These workdays will focus on building the tread of the trail by clearing vegetation and brush with hand tools, and constructing footbridges and a sign kiosk. NCCT will provide tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves and eye protection as needed. No prior experience necessary, though light construction experience would be helpful! All are welcome.
Please note that these workdays will be weather dependent, so we ask for your RSVP so we can easily communicate day-of changes to the plan.
This property has some technical, rocky footing/terrain, and steep slopes. The only bathroom available on site is nature’s bathroom. Please plan accordingly.
MEET/PARK: Meet at the Big Cain Creek Preserve on Cattle Road north of Wausau. Click here for Google Maps. Road is narrow, please park on east shoulder.
DIRECTIONS: From Hwy 39/51N, take exit 197 and go east on Cty Rd WW for 10 miles. Then go east on River Hills Rd for 2 miles, then north on N73rd St/River Hills Rd for 2 miles. Slight left onto Cattle Rd. Click here for Google Maps.
PLEASE BRING:
- Weather appropriate clothing, rain gear, and footwear for secure footing
- Water and beverages
- Lunch and snacks (lunch will not be provided)
- Sunscreen and insect repellant
- PPE such as leather work gloves and safety glasses
- Anything else you need for a comfortable and safe volunteer experience.
If you plan to attend, RSVP to Becky at becky@ncctwi.org, or by calling NCCT’s office at 715-344-1910.
- 12June 12, 2026

Friday, June 12 2026: Trail Building Workday at the Big Cain Creek Preserve
9:00 AM-3:00 PMJune 12, 2026Friends of NCCT – Upcoming Volunteer Opportunity!
Trail Building Workday at the Big Cain Creek Preserve, Town of Texas, Marathon County:
- Friday, June 12, 9am-3pm – footbridge & kiosk construction
Help NCCT with the next phase of the trail building project at the Big Cain Creek Preserve! These workdays will focus on building the tread of the trail by clearing vegetation and brush with hand tools, and constructing footbridges and a sign kiosk. NCCT will provide tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves and eye protection as needed. No prior experience necessary, though light construction experience would be helpful! All are welcome.
Please note that these workdays will be weather dependent, so we ask for your RSVP so we can easily communicate day-of changes to the plan.
This property has some technical, rocky footing/terrain, and steep slopes. The only bathroom available on site is nature’s bathroom. Please plan accordingly.
MEET/PARK: Meet at the Big Cain Creek Preserve on Cattle Road north of Wausau. Click here for Google Maps. Road is narrow, please park on east shoulder.
DIRECTIONS: From Hwy 39/51N, take exit 197 and go east on Cty Rd WW for 10 miles. Then go east on River Hills Rd for 2 miles, then north on N73rd St/River Hills Rd for 2 miles. Slight left onto Cattle Rd. Click here for Google Maps.
PLEASE BRING:
- Weather appropriate clothing, rain gear, and footwear for secure footing
- Water and beverages
- Lunch and snacks (lunch will not be provided)
- Sunscreen and insect repellant
- PPE such as leather work gloves and safety glasses
- Anything else you need for a comfortable and safe volunteer experience.
If you plan to attend, RSVP to Becky at becky@ncctwi.org, or by calling NCCT’s office at 715-344-1910.
- 13June 13, 2026

Saturday, June 13 2026: Trail Building Workday at the Big Cain Creek Preserve
9:00 AM-3:00 PMJune 13, 2026Friends of NCCT – Upcoming Volunteer Opportunity!
Trail Building Workday at the Big Cain Creek Preserve, Town of Texas, Marathon County:
- Saturday, June 13, 9am-3pm – trail tread development (removing plants in the tread of the trail with hand tools)
Help NCCT with the next phase of the trail building project at the Big Cain Creek Preserve! These workdays will focus on building the tread of the trail by clearing vegetation and brush with hand tools, and constructing footbridges and a sign kiosk. NCCT will provide tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves and eye protection as needed. No prior experience necessary, though light construction experience would be helpful! All are welcome.
Please note that these workdays will be weather dependent, so we ask for your RSVP so we can easily communicate day-of changes to the plan.
This property has some technical, rocky footing/terrain, and steep slopes. The only bathroom available on site is nature’s bathroom. Please plan accordingly.
MEET/PARK: Meet at the Big Cain Creek Preserve on Cattle Road north of Wausau. Click here for Google Maps. Road is narrow, please park on east shoulder.
DIRECTIONS: From Hwy 39/51N, take exit 197 and go east on Cty Rd WW for 10 miles. Then go east on River Hills Rd for 2 miles, then north on N73rd St/River Hills Rd for 2 miles. Slight left onto Cattle Rd. Click here for Google Maps.
PLEASE BRING:
- Weather appropriate clothing, rain gear, and footwear for secure footing
- Water and beverages
- Lunch and snacks (lunch will not be provided)
- Sunscreen and insect repellant
- PPE such as leather work gloves and safety glasses
- Anything else you need for a comfortable and safe volunteer experience.
If you plan to attend, RSVP to Becky at becky@ncctwi.org, or by calling NCCT’s office at 715-344-1910.
