Join us for a work party
We’re planning a trail work party on December 7, 2025. Your presence is crucial to the success of our trail work event. Throughout the day, we'll tackle various tasks, including clearing dead-fall, sprucing up the trail signage, tidying up trash, and more. You'll use hand tools like loppers and portable saws to make this happen.
Plan: Expect to cover ~12+ kms over 7-8 hours of trail maintenance.
Where: Centennial Trail, Alfred Hole Goose Sanctuary parking lot
When: 9:00 am at the parking lot. We’ll meet to organize and shuttle a vehicle to our exit point, aiming to be on the trail by 9:30 AM.
We'll be tackling the stretch of trail between Powerline and the Telford Tower access points.
Distance: Expect to cover approximately 12 km of trail.
Duration: We estimate being on the trail for 7 hours.
Work: Trimming back branches, brush cutting, and sawing downed trees, anything that will interfere with winter movement.
Gear Requirement: December can be very cold, wet, and icy. Waterproof, insulated boots and layers are mandatory. Bring work gloves that can handle wet conditions.
You must sign-up for trail work events and complete a waiver if it’s your first time joining us in any calendar year.
Don't forget to bring your essentials, such as water, snacks,and any other items you might need to stay comfortable and fuelled throughout the day. You should be prepared for a 6-hour day (12 km hike) into the more remote and breathtaking areas of the trail that MATR is responsible for.
Bring dry clothes and shoes to change into for the drive home.
For those interested in carpooling, we'll meet at 7 a.m in Winnipeg. Carpooling from Winnipeg will be arranged amongst those who RSVP by signing up. You must RSVP for this trail work event. Please complete this waiver if it’s your first time joining us for trail work in 2025 and email it to info@matr.ca before joining us.
We welcome four-legged friends on the trail under the following conditions: Any dogs must be leashed if accompanying us, both for safety reasons (tools are dangerous) and to comply with leash laws requiring all pets to be on leash in provincial parks.
We can't wait to see you there, ready to ensure this section of the Centennial Trail is in perfect shape for winter!
NOTE: We’re all-weather people and run under all conditions, however, this event may be re-scheduled if the road conditions make it unsafe to travel on the day.