We want to engage our trail work volunteers, have them learn new techniques to build sustainable, multi-use trails, and make it an enjoyable weekend.

The IMBA Canada Trail Care Crew is a dynamic team of professional trail-builders, educators, and enablers. The Crew travels across the country, getting Canadians of all ages outdoors, and educating them about sustainable trails.

Registration is limited to 20 people.

Location: Walden Trails, 1 Denis Ave, Naughton, ON

Cost:

• Free for WMBC Members willing to join trail work parties

• $150 for others wanting to learn and join in the fun

  • we will send an invoice - payment by cheque or e-transfer

The schedule for the weekend is:

• Friday (Optional)

  • Site visit/ride

• Saturday

  • Duration - 8:45 am to 4 pm

  • 9:00 - 12:00 - Presentation - Fundamentals of Sustainable Trail Design

  • 12:00 - 12:30 - Break

  • 12:30 - 1:30 - Presentation - Sustainable Trail Layout and Construction

  • 1:30 - 4:00 - Field Session on Trail Assessment

• Sunday

  • 8:45 am to 4 pm

  • 9:00 - 10:00 - Trail Layout in Field

  • 10:00 - 12:00 - Trail Work

  • 12:00 - 12:45 - Break

  • 12:45 - 3:00 -Trail Work

  • 3:00 - 4:00 - Wrap Up

• What to Bring

  • First Day

    • lunch, water bottle, snacks, pen/paper

    • Need suitable clothing for indoor classroom setting

    • For a short outdoor session

      • outer clothing suitable for the weather forecast

      • sturdy footwear

  • Second Day

    • What to bring

    • work gloves

    • sturdy footwear

    • hat

    • water bottle (water available on site)

    • your favourite bug repellent

    • sunscreen

    • morning and afternoon snacks, lunch

    • If you have one - a bike and riding gear, including helmet

    • What to wear

    • outer clothing suitable for the weather forecast