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The Adopt-a-Trail Program
 What is it?
The Adopt-a-Trail program offer opportunities for you or your organization to make a contribution to the community and maintain the beauty of our Town. With over 140 kilometres of trails to maintain, the Town of Oakville's Parks and Open Space Department appreciates the support of volunteers who help maintain our wonderful trail system. Citizens, schools, youth groups, and corporate organizations are encouraged to "adopt" specific trails and keep them litter-free on a year-round basis, or to clean up specific areas on a one-time basis.
What's in it for you?
Enjoy the boundless scenic beauty of your trails while contributing to your community. Follow the scenic Heritage Trails that meander along Sixteen Mile Creek and look down from the soaring 400' cliffs to gaze over the serenity of lush forests, with wildflowers galore. Connect to the Crosstown Trail and link up with the Joshua's Creek Trail and follow it all the way down to the shores of Lake Ontario, to enjoy the serenity of the Waterfront Trail. Whether you run, jog cycle or walk, there's a trail waiting for you. Take a walk on the wild side and adopt a trail today!
What do you provide?
Adopting a trail literally costs you nothing. All we need from you is:
- a committment to adopt your selected area for a minimum period of one year
- to provide a litter cleanup and inspection of the area at least once a month during the winter, and twice a month from spring through fall
- to report to the Parks and Open Space Department any damage through storms, vandalism, graffiti and illegal dumping of household, garden or pool waste material onto Town land, and
- to provide contact information (as available) of anyone causing the above-mentioned damages
What does the Town provide?
- registration package outlining the program and volunteer responsibilities
- free gloves and garbage bags
- public recognition
- a sign erected at the entrance of the trail bearing your name for the duration of the adoption
- a personal letter of thanks from the Mayor
- an invitation to a volunteer appreciation reception with the Mayor
How to spread the word and get involved
- tell your friends and family to become adopters
- challenge your associates at work
- get your teammates or group to pitch-in
- challenge your competitors
- support your community while fulfilling your volunteer hours for school
- challenge your rival schools
Need more information?
Parks and Open Space Department
Town of Oakville
tel: 905-845-6601 ext. 3076
fax: 905-338-4188
email: adoptatrail@oakville.ca
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