Corbett Brook Trail - Invitation to Reopening

As part of the rejuvenation the Corbett Brook Trail, the 5^th Fredericton Scout Group will be officially reopening a section of the trail at 10:00am, October 22, 2011, with Mayor Brad Woodside performing the ribbon cutting ceremony.

On June 4, 2011, the 5^th Fredericton Scouts, Venturers, Rovers, and their parents re-cut part of the Corbett Brook Trail in the Vanier Industrial Park. It was last cut by the Fredericton Area Watersheds Association (FAWA) in 2004, and had become overgrown. We trimmed, sawed and chopped brush to re-vitalize this beautiful path. We also pulled out lots of trash and explored the area.

The Scouts wrote interpretive signs for topics that interest them, thanks to inspiration drawn from an educational visit to the trail with Jim Goltz. The environmentally friendly cedar signs were installed in the place of their choice on the 450 meter trail. Some of their chosen topics are: Habitats, Edible plants, Erosion, Raccoon Feces (in the context of parasites!)... etc.

The 5^th Fredericton Scouts thank Loblaw for a $2500 "Environmental Scout Initiatives" grant to do this work.

We would also like to thank the following organizations for their support: the City of Fredericton, ANBL (this section of trail is on their property), the Fredericton Area Watersheds Association, the Conservation Council of New Brunswick, Charlene Mayes, and the Fredericton Trails Coalition.

The Corbett Brook Trail will provide a long-term impact on the City of Fredericton by contributing to the existing well-used trail system. It also helps raise awareness of local ecology and it provides an educational experience for its patrons. The trail is also a source of relaxation and recreation for local residents, “off the beaten path.”

Originally, the Corbett Brook Trail was defined by FAWA to run along the brook from its intersection with the Lincoln Trail up to the UNB Woodlot. This is just one section of the trail which runs adjacent the ANBL headquarters.

Please wear appropriate footwear since this trail can be muddy and it crosses a small stream! Hiking or rubber boots are recommended.

Who: Scouts Canada, 5^th Fredericton Group

What: Ribbon cutting ceremony for a section of the Corbett Brook Trail

When: October 22, 2011 at 10:00am

Where: About 150m up Wilsey Road from the ANBL Entrance, ie, the intersection of the Vanier Trail with Wilsey Road.

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