Events
“Colours are the smiles of nature” Leigh Hunt
UPCOMING EVENTS
(all events subject to change)
VOLUNTEER WORK PARTY SCHEDULE 2024
To get on our volunteer work party email list, email nworta@nworta.ca
VOLUNTEER WORK PARTY OUTING SUNDAY MAY 26/24
We are excited to announce our very first Volunteer Work Party Outing of 2024 on Sunday May 26. We are targeting a 1 km. section of new trail north of Adrian Lake that will eliminate 3 km. of the Adrian Lake Road. We will park at KM 16 Adrian Lake Road and trek approximately 0.75 km. to the job site. As usual, bring appropriate footwear and clothing, bug spray, sunscreen, gloves, hat/hard hat, snacks, water, lunch. Transportation to/from Kakabeka Falls will be provided. Hand tools will also be provided. Only those with certified training will be permitted to use chainsaws. We are hoping to have our brand new brush saw generously provided through funding from the Trans Canada Trail Trail Care grant by then. Waivers are required to be signed which are valid for 1 year.
Details are as follows:
Meet location: vacant lot next to Odena Foods 4751 Highway 11-17 Kakabeka Falls
Meet time: 9:30 AM
Tailgate/safety review/waiver signing: 9:45 AM
Departure time: 10:00 AM sharp
Return time: 4:00 PM Kakabeka Falls
We hope to see you there! Email nworta@nworta.ca for more details and to RSVP.
INTERNATIONAL TRAILS DAY SATURDAY JUNE 1/24
(WTRCAT) Waterfront Trail Rotary Community Action Team is hosting an event at the marina on International Trails Day (Saturday June 1, 10am-2pm). The event is part trails clean up and part public education about Thunder Bay's growing trail systems. There will be info about trails, raffle tickets, memberships, etc. from various trail groups including Northwestern Ontario Recreational Trails Association . Come join us in the fun! Hope to see you there! For more info email nworta@nworta.ca
NWORTA SHABAQUA TRAIL
"Discover the Trail" Guided Hike
Sunday October 1/23
Meet 9:00 AM Kakabeka Falls - Return: 4:00 PM
This will be our 2nd and last of planned guided hikes of 2023. Join us for a guided hike along a section of the newly established Shabaqua Trail. Estimated distance is 8 km./5 mi. Meeting location is the vacant lot next to Odena Foods in Kakabeka Falls 9:00 AM. Departure time for the trail 9:30 AM. Our hike start location will be KM 9 on the Adrian Lake Road and hike end will be Adrian Lake Road KM 13. Shuttles will be provided back to the vehicles. Estimated arrival back to Kakabeka 4:00 PM
Trail difficulty: Intermediate - Participants should be physically fit and able to hike 5 to 10 km distances for 2 to 5 hours, be comfortable with varied terrain, rough trails, and moderate climbs. It is important to be suitably prepared physically, wear appropriate clothing, sturdy footwear, have adequate food and drink supplies, and have sunscreen and insect repellent. A bug net is also a good item to bring along. As it is hunting season, blaze orange is recommended.
The hike is open to all. Participants must sign a waiver, which will be good for a year from date of signing. Hike leaders directions must be followed at all times. Hike leaders will have sole discretion as to a participant's suitable preparation and physical abilities. A donation of $5 per person to help cover fuel costs for the shuttle vehicles is greatly appreciated.
NWORTA SHABAQUA TRAIL
Trail Work Party Outing
Saturday October 7/23
Meet 9:00 AM Kakabeka Falls - Return: 4:00 PM
Join us for a fun trail work party day as we continue to construct new "connector" trails on the Shabaqua Trail at the the north end of Adrian Lake Road west of Kakabeka Falls. Location TBA.
Meeting location is the vacant lot next to Odena Foods in Kakabeka Falls @ 9:00 AM. Departure time for the trail 9:30 AM. Shuttles will be provided to and from Kakabeka. Estimated arrival back to Kakabeka 4:00 PM
Although we try to keep the workload light, participants should expect to perform some manual labour, be comfortable with varied terrain, rough trails, and moderate climbs. It is important to wear appropriate clothing, sturdy footwear, appropriate gloves, have adequate food and drink supplies, and have sunscreen and insect repellent. A bug net is also a good item to bring along. Rain or shine, so bring rain gear if the weather forecast is not great.
Participants must sign a waiver, which will be good for a year from date of signing. Work party leaders directions must be followed at all times. Work party leaders will have sole discretion as to a participant's suitable preparation and physical abilities.
These outings are great opportunities for secondary school students to get their volunteer hour credits.
PAST EVENTS
NWORTA SHABAQUA TRAIL
Trail Work Party Outing
Sunday September 24/23
Meet 9:00 AM Kakabeka Falls - Return: 4:00 PM
NWORTA SHABAQUA TRAIL
"Discover the Trail" Guided Hike
Sunday September 17/23
Departure: 9:30 AM Kakabeka Falls - Return: 4:00 PM