Title: Kitchener - Black Walnut Trail Work Party

Location: Trail Access, Old Zeller Drive, Kitchener

Date:  May 23, 2026

About the Work Party: 

Along approximately 1 km of the main Grand Valley Trail, we will repair, replace or construct erosion control measures in 5-6 areas.  This includes working in teams to carry windfall logs and rocks, trimming/cutting windfall logs and securing in place to angle irons with screws and placing rocks to control erosion.  Pruning as needed to maintain the trail.  A new sign with blazing will be installed to improve navigation.  Pick up litter along the trail. 

Work gloves and safety toe footwear are recommended if available.

Tools needed: Drills with screwdriver bits, hand saws, work gloves

Tools supplied: loppers, pruning saw, wheelbarrow, sledgehammer, pry bar, chainsaw

Work Party Coordinator:  Tina grandvalleytina@gmail.com

Parking and Start Time:  Meet at 9:00 am near the trail access on Old Zeller Drive.  GPS/Google maps  43.454678690639554, -80.40898125748821. 

Directions: Please use your favourite GPS app to obtain directions.  Old Zeller Drive is serviced by public transportation bus route 23, please consult the Grand River Transit System website at www.grt.ca if you need additional information. 

What to wear and bring:  Pack some water, snacks, insect repellent, and sunscreen.  Safety footwear is recommended if available or comfortable hiking shoes, runners.  Dress in layers according to the weather forecast.

Registration is mandatory to participate on this work party. 

Sorry, no dogs on GVTA work parties with the exception of certified service dogs.