Lakefield Trail Celebrates Milestone Anniversary With New Donation Method

As the Lakefield Trail celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, they have teamed up with Canada Helps to accept online donations.

The Lakefield Trail is a 5.5 km trail which connects to the Trans-Canada Trail via the Peterborough County Rotary Trail. Photo Courtesy of Lakefield Trail.

The funds will be used to maintain the trail, extend the existing trail from Smith Street to Young's Point Road and reconstructing the Water Street boardwalk.

Donors are automatically registered as a “Friend of the Trail” and given their monthly newsletter.

“When you give a donation easily online through Canada Helps to the Lakefield Trail, you automatically are considered a Friend of the Trail,” states Bruce Bellchambers, Chair of the Lakefield Trail Stewardship Committee. “Funds are used for limestone screenings, boardwalk repairs, mulch for trees, native plant gardens, signage updates and more. Walking and cycling on the Lakefield Trail has provided a critical recreational opportunity for so many people during COVID-19. We’re glad to see people getting exercise and enjoying nature.”

As the Lakefield Trail celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, the Stewardship Committee felt it was important to raise awareness about the committee and grow the volunteer and donation base according to the press release.

Annual special events on the trail such as nature hikes, canoe day, historical walks will resume when allowed under COVID-19 restrictions.

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for PTBOBuzz newsletter here.