Bayfield Trails is pleased to welcome Sara Mai Chitty as guest leader for a hike on Sunday, September 27th at 2pm on the Varna Nature Trails.  This hike will be in recognition of National Truth and Reconciliation Day, celebrated each year on September 30th.

Sara Mai Chitty is a Michi Sagig Anishinaabekwe (Alderville First Nation) and an educator, auntie, storyteller and community weaver. A co-creator of the award-winning course Connecting for Climate Change Action, she currently works with community organizations such as Atlohsa Family Healing Services to provide workshops on Reconciliation and building relationships across cultures and divides and holds a fellowship at the Yellowhead Institute, working on an online curriculum project based on their Cash Back Report. Sara Mai is also a post-secondary instructor and a community-based researcher. 

The Varna Nature Trails include the Taylor Trial, an easy 1-km loop through the woods, and the Mavis Trail, a 2.5-km more challenging wooded trail to the Bayfield River overlook.  The group may hike either or both options, to be decided on the day of the hike.  This hike is suitable for all ages, but all children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.  Pets on leash are welcome.  Meet at the north end of the parking lot at the Stanley Community Centre, 38594 Mill Road, Varna, ON N0M 2R0.  For more information, contact Ralph at 519-525-3205 or rjblastingjr@gmail.com.