Bob’s Trails, Trees, & Gardens

Observation Deck Project

A 16' x 24' observation platform is being funded by the Friends of Seven Islands State Birding Park and they are providing the volunteers to help with the build. Park staff have helped and Bob's Trails, Trees and Gardens is providing project coordination.


Footers positioned awaiting the installation of lock-in posts.



Driving stainless steel posts to lock footers into ground.


All footers locked in place.

Close inspection.

Taking a well-deserved break from the summer's heat.


Support joists in place and level.




Support beams ready for placement.


Support beams in position awaiting top decking.



Taking a well-deserved break.

A days hard work, and still smiles on our faces.

Top deck started.


Decking finished. Time to start railing.

Railing progressing well.


August 15: Getting Close. Building the access ramp today.

August 15: Screws and nails in the ledger board for the ramp joists. This thing is not coming apart any time soon!!

A 16' x 24' observation platform is being funded by the Friends of Seven Islands State Birding Park and they are providing the volunteers to help with the build. Park staff have helped and Bob's Trails, Trees and Gardens is providing project coordination.


The Finished Observation Deck -- what a beauty!

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