Getting some exercise, enjoying nature and learning about our community has never been easier thanks to WalkCK, a group which is organizing weekend walks in various parts of the community.
Spokesperson Kim Broadbent said the walks are held on the third Saturday morning of each month at 10 a.m. All ages are welcome.
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The next walk will be held along Dresden’s Trillium Trail on June 21. The trail winds throughout Dresden, past 53 historical sites and 22 plaques which feature information about the people and industries that helped shape Dresden from 1820 to 1920.
“It’s an opportunity to get involved in a non-strenuous physical activity, learn things and have a good time,” Broadbent said. “It contributes to our collective health and shows off just what a beautiful community we have.”
The group held a walk along Mud Creek in April and last month offered a guided spring Wildflower Walk last month that had an excellent turnout.
July’s event will be a hike along The Mitchell’s Bay Trail, one of Chatham-Kent’s newest trails, which winds along the waterfront.
In August, Ridgetown will be visited for the T.R.E.E.S hike, while in September, hikers will visit the Rotary Eco-Trail at the O’Neill Nature Preserve in Chatham.
A fall nature walk will also be held in September at the St. Clair National Wildlife Area in the former Dover Township. Registration is required for this guided event.
The season wraps up in October with a walk through Two Creeks Conservation Area in Wheatley.
For full information on all events, visit http://www.walkck.ca.
or visit the group’s Facebook, on twitter (@Walk_CK) or via e-mail at info@walkck.ca.
