Natural Environment Trails Volunteers

Opportunity Details

Toronto’s natural surface trail network is a popular destination for mountain bikers, hikers, runners, dog-walkers and nature enthusiasts. Good trail design and maintenance helps protect the natural environment, keep trail users safe and ensure an enjoyable trail experience. As a volunteer you will:

• Re-route trails away from unsafe and eroded areas
• Rock armour over exposed tree roots
• Build safe and sustainable water crossings
• Install interesting trail components
• Plant native trees and shrubs
• Close trails for regeneration

All tools and training are provided, and no expertise is required.

Where

There are two ways to help out:

Weekly

The Crothers Woods Trail Stewardship team meets at the Thomas Hauser Memorial Trail Head, 11 Redway Road (south end of the Loblaws parking lot).

• May 6, 2019 and ends September 9, 2019
• Every Monday, not including holidays
• 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Special Events

May 4, 2019 – Ridge Trail Maintenance Day

June 8, 2019 – Crothers Woods Trail Maintenance & Planting

How to Join

To join the weekly team, contact trails@toronto.ca.

For special events, individuals and small groups can simply drop in. Groups of 10 or more should register in advance by emailing trails@toronto.ca.