NETP Update on Crothers' Woods

I received an update from the "Natural Environment Trails Program" with the City of Toronto. Details about Trail Stewardship sessions will be posted when more details are available.

2009 looks like it is going to be another busy and exciting year for the Natural Environment Trails Program. Here are a few of the upcoming activities and events:

Crothers Woods Trail Management Strategy
We will be continuing with our implementation of the Crothers Woods Trail Management Strategy in 2009. Projects expected to be completed by the end of the year include: New trailheads at Pottery Rd, Bayview Avenue, Redway Rd. and Beechwood, improvements to existing degraded and unsustainable single trail, a new double trail around Sun Valley and the development of a signage and wayfinding program to be implemented in 2010.

As construction schedules are finalized and we move closer to the building season we will keep park users up to date. As always, we will be asking park users to respect the closure of all construction areas.

Trail Building Workshops 
This year NETP will be hosting a community trailbuilding day with IMBA Canada in the fall.  All members of the public are encouraged to join us to give back to the trails in Crothers Woods. Details to follow.

Trail Stewardship Opportunities
This year, in partnership with IMBA Canada, NETP will be offering 4 opportunities for local community groups to participate as a group as trail stewards in Crothers Woods. These will be half day events (full days for those who would like to contribute more) with a trail leader from IMBA Canada and NECP staff. Stewardship groups will address any current maintenance, monitoring, planting, or trail construction requirements in Crothers Woods. If you have a group that would be interested in joining us for one of these events (minimum 10 people) please contact us at trails@toronto.ca or 416-338-DIRT (3478) for more details.

Rosemount Sewer Project
As many of you have noticed the Rosemount Sewer is currently under construction which will disrupt access into Crothers Woods. Notices have been posted at all entrances into the park outlining timing of closures and areas under construction. Please respect all areas that are closed.

All areas disrupted by the construction of the new sewer have extensive trail and ecological restoration plans which will be implemented once construction is completed.

*WET TRAILS ALERT - ALL TRAIL USERS*
PLEASE STAY OFF OF ALL WET TRAILS. WHEN YOU USE WET AND MUDDY TRAILS IT LEADS TO UNNECESSARY TRAIL EROSION AND WIDENING THAT WILL RESULT IN LONG-LASTING DAMAGE.


Natural Environment Trails Program
trails@toronto.ca
(416) 338-DIRT (3478)