Events & Volunteering Opportunities

Formed in 2001, the Lakefield Trail Stewardship Committee is a group of volunteers who are dedicated to the preservation of the Lakefield Trail. The Stewardship Committee liaises with Selwyn Township's Parks & Recreation Department at the sub-committee level.

The goals of the Stewardship Committee are to:

• Organize fundraising activities for Trail maintenance and enhancements,
• Promote natural environment education and recreational activities, and
• Promote all local and area trails.

The Stewardship Committee normally meets on the first Tuesday of every month (except July and August) at 5:30 PM in the Centennial Room of Memorial Hall in Lakefield. Meetings are open to the community.

In addition to the Lakefield Trail Stewardship Committee, many Volunteer Stewards maintain designated sections of the Trail. Our Volunteer Stewards are responsible for litter control and reporting any damage to the Trail, it's benches or trees to the Stewardship Committee.

We currently have a few sections of the Trail that need a Steward's care.

Volunteer and become a part of the Lakefield Trail! This is your opportunity to help share your experiences, be a part of a team, learn new skills and develop lasting friendships. Volunteering for the Lakefield Trail will allow you to choose from a variety of opportunities with various levels of commitment.

If you are interested in supporting the Lakefield Trail as a volunteer, below are some of the opportunities:

• Become a Trail Stewardship Committee member. We meet one evening a month in Lakefield.
• Assist with general trail maintenance such as litter pick-up, spreading limestone screenings, and carpentry.

• Lend a hand at trail events such as the May spring nature walk, the Lakefield Jazz Festival booth, and the August sidewalk sale booth.

• Install benches.

• Assist with planting, especially at the Trailside Garden this spring.

Meet at the shade shelter (Water and Reid Street intersection) at 9:00 AM to start the work. If you plan to mulch and weed trees, garden gloves, a weeding tool and a kneeling pad are recommended. Don't forget working gloves! 

Come lend a hand to help spread limestone screenings and pick up garbage along the Lakefield Trail, and spread mulch around our Native Plant Garden.

Meet at Marshland Centre (64 Hague Boulevard, Lakefield) at 10:00 AM to begin the hike.

Volunteers are needed to assist with an initial spring weeding of the Native Plant Garden along the Lakefield Trail. Participants to meet at the Service Ontario building (133 Water Street, Lakefield) to start the work. 

If possible, please bring gardening tools. Garden gloves and a kneeling pad are recommended.

Wednesday evenings: June 11, July 16, August 20, and September 17 at 6:00 PM.

Volunteers are needed to assist with regular maintenance of Native Plant Garden along the Lakefield Trail. Participants to meet at the Service Ontario building (133 Water Street, Lakefield) to start the work.

If possible, please bring gardening tools. Garden gloves and a kneeling pad are recommended.

Come Celebrate Family Paddle Day at the Lakefield Beach on Thursday, June 19 at 5:30 PM.

You can bring your own canoe or kayak or use the canoes and kayaks that will be provided by Adventure Outfitters on a first come first served basis. To guarantee yourself a boat, please call Adventure Outfitters prior to the event to request a canoe or kayak by calling 705-652-7986.

After paddling around Lake Katchawanooka and around the Marsh, participants are invited to enjoy refreshments and snack over an open campfire

• In the event of inclement weather, this event will be postponed to Monday, June 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM.

Volunteers are needed to assist with regular maintenance of Native Plant Garden along the Lakefield Trail. Participants to meet at the Service Ontario building (133 Water Street, Lakefield) to start the work.

If possible, please bring gardening tools. Garden gloves and a kneeling pad are recommended.

PolarFest Night Hike - Friday, January 31, 2026 (7:00 PM)

Join the Lakefield Trail Stewardship Committee for the Nature in Winter Guided Night Hike on the Lakefield Trail. Hikers will meet at 7:00 PM at the Marshland Centre (64 Hague Boulevard, Lakefield) to begin their hike. Afterwards, enjoy hot apple cider!

*weather permitting