Tom and Klaus
For the third year in a row, the Lower Maitland Stewardship Group sponsored the Cherrydale checkpoint at the El Camino event. Hosted by the Maitland Trail Association, the ‘El Camino’ is a hiking journey from Auburn to Goderich along the entire length of the Maitland Trail. The event was held the weekend of September 26-27, 2015.
Laurie checks in a hiker.
At Cherrydale, hikers were greeted by Barrie Elliott, Tom Lobb, Laurie Ginn, Rhea Hamilton-Seeger, and Klaus Seeger with homemade treats and ‘souvenir’ LMSG postcards showing the unique and sensitive plants and animals that can be found along the Lower Maitland River.
The LMSG checkpoint at Cherrydale was 27 km in to the 30 km hike. This year, 250 hikers participated in the event, both from the area and out of town. The checkpoint gave us a chance to spread the word about our group, showcase the rare species that rely on the Maitland, and promote good stewardship!
Hikers take a rest and enjoy some treats!