Meet-and-greet evening at Bayfield Town Hall celebrates Bayfield River Flats Natural Area projects, raises funds for canoe and kayak launch project
The Bayfield River Valley Trail Association (BRVTA) and Huron Tract Land Trust Conservancy (HTLTC) invite the public to an evening to celebrate and support projects to further enhance the Bayfield River Valley Flats Natural Area.
The meet-and-greet event, at Bayfield Town Hall, takes place Wednesday, August 27, 2025. The evening runs from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The event is billed as “ … an evening of fun, togetherness, learning, and positive community action …”
There will be chances to mingle and to hear brief remarks from presenters about the history of the Bayfield River Flats and about the trail association and land trust. There is also a chance to learn about two projects taking place at the nature area: one to build a canoe and kayak launch; and another to protect fish habitat and to use innovative natural means to protect a stretch of riverbank from erosion.
Cathy Lalonde is Chair of the Canoe and Kayak Launch Project Fundraising Committee. “We invite you to attend this enjoyable evening to learn about exciting improvements at Bayfield River Flats, to share fellowship with your neighbours, and to show your support,” she said.
Thanks go to the sponsor of the evening, Michael Finkbeiner, Senior Investment Advisor with Wellington-Altus.
Tyler Hessel and 1851 Bayfield Landing will provide a cash bar at the event. There will also be hors-d’œuvres served.
A generous and significant donation from a community donor means the canoe and kayak launch is a dream that is poised to become reality. The BRVTA fundraising team is asking the Bayfield and area community to help the project reach a $20,000 fundraising goal to complete the canoe and kayak launch project. Any funds raised in addition to this goal, will go towards maintenance of the Bayfield River Flats Natural Area.
The Bayfield River Flats Natural Area is permanently protected by HTLTC as habitat for wildlife and as a recreation destination. BRVTA volunteers maintain the trail at no cost to the public. To learn more, or to donate, visit the Bayfield River Flats web page and the Bayfield River Valley Trail Association website.
