MO-3889
April 18–24, 2010 (including weekends)
Must commit to full session
Falling Spring Mill is a late 19th/early 20th century Ozark homestead just northwest of the Irish Wilderness, the largest wilderness area in southern Missouri. It is situated within a developed recreation area on the Mark Twain N.F., and consists of a pen log building (constructed c. 1860) and a wood frame mill (constructed in 1927). Both structures have fallen into disrepair, and are in need of your help. PIT volunteers will work with F.S. staff to stabilize the log building and perform maintenance on the mill. During stabilization of the log building we will remove graffiti, replace sill logs and the front porch with hand hewn logs and boards, repair the deteriorated foundation, and create defensible space to protect the structures from wildfires. Maintenance at the mill will include the replacement of missing wood siding.
The site is located between the Current River (an Ozark National Scenic Riverway) and the Eleven Point National Wild and Scenic River. The area is beautiful, and offers excellent opportunities for river recreation while you're here. Please join us for the experience!
Number of openings: 10
Special skills: Previous experience with historic structure restoration helpful, but not required
Minimum age: 18 years old
Facilities: Furnished F.S. bunkhouse at Winona Ranger Station available at no charge; includes all amenities; camping for self-contained travel trailers also available at no charge at Winona Ranger Station; water and electric hookups available; fees waived for tent or RV camping at nearby Greer campground; water and vault toilets, nearest dump station in Winona; Winona is a full-service community with motels and a complete range of other amenities; volunteers responsible for personal camping equipment, meals, and travel to and from project site each day
Nearest towns: Winona, 15 miles; Alton, 20 miles; Van Buren, 35 miles
Applications due: February 14, 2010