Bayfield River Valley Trail Association, Huron Tract Land Trust Conservancy invite you to ribbon cutting and hike at Bayfield River Flats Natural Area
The Bayfield River Valley Trail Association (BRVTA) and the Huron Tract Land Trust Conservancy (HTLTC) will be celebrating the completion of two projects at the Bayfield River Flats Natural Area. The celebration is on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. The two organizations invite you to join them at the River Flats for a ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by an informative guided hike at 11 a.m.
The first of the two projects, at the nature area, is a new canoe and kayak launch. The second project is riverbank erosion protection using innovative natural means.
The project for natural protection of the riverbank, from erosion, is possible thanks to support from provincial and county partners. The project, which will include planting of native trees and shrubs in the spring, is restoring 300 square metres of riverbank and improving the natural fish habitat there.
The project team thanks all granting organizations for the natural protection from erosion project, including the lead funder for that project, the Province of Ontario through the Ontario Community Environment Fund (OCEF).
A generous and significant donation from a community donor made the canoe and kayak launch possible. Building upon the foundation of that generosity, additional community donations have helped the fundraising committee reach and exceed a $20,000 goal to complete the project.
Max Morden is HTLTC Past Chair. He thanked BRVTA and its volunteers for all the work they have done to make the nature area what it is today. He also thanked the Bayfield and area community for its continued generosity.
“The Bayfield River Flats project is a wonderful example of how a community can come together, build partnerships, and create something very special for nature,” he said. “The Land Trust is very happy that we were able to play a key role, and we look forward to working with the community on many more projects in the future.”
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, visit the Bayfield River Flats web page and the Bayfield Trails website.
