Donation to Arthur Trail Group
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In the spring of 2015, the Fergus-Elora Rotary Club approved an application for funding from Arthur Trail Group. Rotary President, Ed Davis (on top picture) presented a donation to that group to assist with the trail development. The official opening of the trail was held on September 26, 2015 in Arthur. Bruce McLeish, Secretary, John Campbell, Treasurer, and Bob Grant attended the opening ceremonies (included in bottom picture) that were held in Arthur at a kiosk on the trail. As a continuation of the Arthur Trail work already organized, carried out and providing local benefits, the Trails Group is looking to link the existing trail with the Upper Grand Trail Dufferin. This Upper Grand Trail Wellington would begins at Wells Street in Arthur and extend along the old railbed between the village of Arthur and the East/West Luther townline. The project provides multiple environmental and community benefits: natural conservation; increased volunteerism; safe, varied fitness benefits; educational opportunities. Approximately 1000 trees planted along the trail will provide cooling, erosion control, maintenance of the water table and shelter for wildlife. All trees are native species.
Local High School students will assist in the planting. Sowing of wildflower seeds is included. These and the majority of the trees will support the needs of all kinds of native pollinators, at a time when many of them are in decline. Members of local 4H will be building birdhouses to place along the trail.
Local High School students will assist in the planting. Sowing of wildflower seeds is included. These and the majority of the trees will support the needs of all kinds of native pollinators, at a time when many of them are in decline. Members of local 4H will be building birdhouses to place along the trail.