Spring along the pathway     Photo Dean Bates

Saturday Crew Needed

Last winter Ontario Pathways had a new 24” culvert installed to improve drainage on the trail between Smith Road and Straw Road in Hopewell. This has cured the flooding problems we used to have on this section, but a few finishing touches still need to be applied.

On May 5th, starting at 9AM and working until noon, we will spread fine topping gravel over the new culvert to provide a good trail surface for bikers and hikers. There should be enough gravel left over to repair the potholes at Straw Road, and resurface some of the areas most affected by the previous flooding. We will use the OP tractor, so its bucket will do all the heavy lifting and toting.  You may find it useful to bring a rake or a shovel, and Ontario Pathways has a half dozen of each item if you’d rather use ours.

Park at Smith Rd, or at Straw Rd, and join the Saturday Crew in completing this project. The trail will be newly clothed in its beautiful spring greenery, the company will be convivial, and the cause is certainly worthy, so we hope to see you there.

If you received a Saturday Crew flyer by mail, please disregard the suggestion to park at Wheat Road – the correct place is either Smith Road or Straw Road.

Please Choose A Selection On Your Left.

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