Pitch In! The Town currently maintains the Friendship Trail by picking up garbage from receptacles at trail access points, sweeping and mowing the trail corridor annually, and addressing maintenance issues raised by the public on a case-by-case basis.

Town Council implemented the Friendship Trail Adopt-A-Trail Program in 2001 through which community volunteers maintain the trail by picking up and removing litter and brush from the trail, pruning overgrown vegetation, and making routine inspections for general damage. To date, there are 14 adoptable sections of the Friendship Trail. Generally, each section is approximately 800 metres in length. One school group is paired with one community group for each section.

Did you know?
The 2008 National Volunteer Week is scheduled for April 27 to May 3. A great opportunity to contribute to the trail!

In order to participate, interested volunteer groups must complete an Adopt-A-Trail Program Agreement, including a complete participant list. The group leader must attend a mandatory one-hour safety training session. Participating schools will be required to submit an Agreement signed by the Principal, stating that the school’s liability insurance will cover the participation of its students and that the school has received parental consent for the project.

Adopt-A-Trail program participants will be recognized for their efforts through signage on the trail.

Download an Adopt-A-Trail Agreement Form (adopt.pdf 132kb)