Author: Nicole Deveau
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TRAIL REPAIRS: THANKS TO THE TRANS CANADA TRAIL FOUNDATION
After the disastrous rainstorms in July, two of our trails suffered washouts in numerous locations. Fortunately, thanks to the Trans Canada Trail Foundation, we were able to put the Lake William Wetland Trail and the Blue Hill Coach Road back in order. The TCT provided the funding needed to hire a backhoe and deliver several…
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Trails Re-opened
The Province is lifting restrictions on travel and activities in the woods in all areas except for Shelburne County and anywhere evacuation orders are in place, effective 12:01 a.m., Monday, June 5. Municipal parks and trails, except those in areas where evacuation orders remain in place, will re-open today, Monday, June 5. Staff will be…
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Blue-Green Algae Information Session
You are all invited to join SWEPS Shubenacadie Watershed Environmental Protection Society for Blue-green algae information sessions on Wednesday, April 19th at 7pm at the Inn on the Lake.
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Blue Hill Coach Trail
Today it is a picturesque trail bordered by old growth Hemlock, Spruce and Oak trees. There are many interesting rock formations along the trail in what was once a gold mining area. Wildlife is abundant. One can often see a deer or Pheasant while walking the trail.
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Blue-Green Algae Info Session Presentation
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vTcNLp3CZSRPkwT6l6xb6MaG5NNfEFg9pFTXHCIIHne4RVzgxiC2Byy0yqAFu58iEG1pl-DYjdT1lKr/embed?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000
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Update on Trail Projects
SWEPS Trails has been working on the section of the Trans Canada Trail which follows the watershed all the way north from Shubie Park in Dartmouth to Truro. Of course, we haven’t been able to deal with all of that geography yet, but the first 5 km. of trail along the western shoreline of Lake…
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Lake William Trail Suspension Bridge Creates Hiking Destination
October 20, 2020 Waverley, NS The Lake William Active Transportation Trail officially opened a pedestrian suspension bridge over the CN rail tracks in Waverley today, Tuesday, October 20. “This suspension bridge is more than a safe way to cross the busy rails,” said Allan Billard, project manager of the Shubenacadie Watershed Environmental Protection Society (SWEPS). “Walkers will want to hike in just to see it and the wonderful views from centre span.” Built by Bedford’s Dexter Construction, the accessible walkway features panels…
