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Green Durham Association has an agreement with the Toronto Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) to help keep the trails open in the East and West Duffins Headwaters – this includes lands in the Walker Woods, Glen Major Forest, Wilder Forest, Brock and Skyloft tracts, Dagmar, Secord and Goodwood properties. We often work with other organizations which have similar agreements – Oak Ridges Trail Association and Durham Mountain Biking Association and with Uxbridge Horsemen’s Association. Together we have replaced or removed aging boardwalks and bridges, built or re-directed trails which are more sustainable, built stepovers, cleaned up parking lots, mowed trails, and installed signage.

We send out a note to volunteers from time to time with a list of tasks, a description of the work and tools required, and some work dates. We don’t plan too far in advance or have set work days – we have to consider weather, time of year, type of project and its location in the forest. As a volunteer you can join us when it is convenient for you. Work often takes place on weekdays when the forest has fewer trail users. The work is physical and satisfying, the conversations as we walk in and out are enjoyable.

 

Other Ways to Volunteer:

• Let us know if you see anything unsafe such as fallen or overhanging trees. Our team of trained chainsaw volunteers can get to many of these quite promptly, or assess whether expert help is needed and contact TRCA..
• Carry small trimming tools with you and snip as you go. Let us know the places you go, the things you do, and the hours you spend – we keep track of these to help us when we apply for funding for equipment and materials.
• Join us for organized events when they occur.

For details on our past significant activities and accomplishments please refer to our Newsletters and Annual Meeting General Minutes.

Current submissions may be viewed in Our Work – Pressing Issues.