Santa, Mrs. Claus, and ponies on The Harte Trail is fast approaching! Everyone is welcome to this special event no matter where you live. Bring your family and friends.

The following are the approximate times that you can meet Santa and Mrs. Claus

• 1:00 Dale Blvd

• 1:15 Charleswood Road

• 1:20 Community Row

• 1:30 Harstone Road

• 1:45 Buckingham Road

• 1:55 Fairmont Road

• 2:05 Elmhurst Road

• 2:15 Cathcart Street - turn around and back to Dale Blvd for 3:00

Santa is visiting the trail early this year!

We’ve been in contact with the North Pole and have arranged for Santa to come down and take pictures with us! Here are the details:

To reserve your picture with Santa, please click here.

Once we've collected the reservations, we'll email you the exact time you should arrive at your selected location.

You will receive a confirmation and a time slot at your selected location within the time window.

You will be required to bring your own camera (or phone).
Cost: $20 per family

Pets welcome!

• Location #1: Van Roon Gardens -  10:00am till 11:30am.

• Location #2: Buckingham Rd - 12:30pm till 2 pm.
  

Date: Saturday, October 5th, 2024 (Rain date October 12th)

Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: Van Roon Prairie Garden

RSVP: Click here to let us know you’re coming.

We’re back for another tree planting event! We’re hoping you’ll come join us in making our community a better place for everyone. Friends of the Harte Trail and the City of Winnipeg have a goal of planting another 200 trees this fall on the trail.

We’ll be adding more trees around the Van Roon Prairie Gardens and filling in trees that didn’t make it from previous planting events.

Thank you to The City of Winnipeg (Evan Duncan) TD Bank (6630 Roblin Blvd) for sponsoring our event this season!

At this event you will:

• Help us plant trees along the Harte Trail

• Contribute to the beautification of our community & trail

• Make a positive impact on the environment

Event Highlights:

• Learn how to plant trees and their importance from a qualified specialist

• Get out with the family and participate in tree planting along the trail

• Making the trail better and meeting other members of your community

No prior experience required. Tools and equipment will be provided.

We encourage everyone to use the trail to get to the plant site - walk or bike with your friends and family! If you're unable, and driving is a must, parking is available on Dale, Cullen or surrounding streets.

Trail Clean Up Day

Join us in celebrating International Trails Day!

Let's come together as a community and make this space cleaner and safer for everyone! This year were cleaning up the area of what could be the future connection between the Headingley Grand Trunk Trail and the Harte Trail. The two trail organizations are actively working together with its partners to make this a reality!

Details:

• Date: June 1st, 2024

• Time: 9 AM - 12 PM

• Location: West end of the Harte Trail at the Perimeter Highway

• What to bring: Gloves, Water and dress for the weather.

Why Your Participation Matters

• Cleaner Trails: A clean environment is more enjoyable for everyone.

• Trail Advocacy: Show your support for connecting our local trails!

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER: Unfortunately the weather is not cooperating this year. We’ll try again next year!

Join Us for a Spook-tacular Family Friendly Halloween Walk on the Harte Trail! 👻🎃

Date: October 29, 2023

Time: 6:00 PM

Distance: Approx. 1.5km

Starting Point: Scotswood Glenbush Park

Ending Point: Van Roon Gardens

Are you ready for a Halloween adventure that's fun for the whole family? We invite you to our Family Friendly Halloween Walk on the Harte Trail! It's the perfect way to kick off the Halloween festivities.

What to Expect:

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Fun: This event is designed with families in mind. Bring your loved ones for an evening of Halloween excitement.

🎭 Costume Party: Kids are encouraged to wear their favorite Halloween costumes, and parents are welcome to join in the fun too!

🍭 Sweet Treats Galore: Get ready to satisfy your sweet tooth because candy will be handed out at the event!

🚦 Volunteers Needed: We're looking for volunteers to help with street crossing supervision to ensure everyone's safety. If you'd like to lend a hand, get in touch.

💫 Light Up the Night: Participants are encouraged to bring glow sticks and flashlights to add a magical touch to the evening.

Date: Sunday, October 15th, 2023 (Rain date October 22nd)

Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: Nature Preserve between Elmhurst & Cathcart, North of Hackers and Smackers.

RSVP: Click here to let us know you’re coming.

We’re back for another tree planting event! We’re hoping you’ll come join us in making our community a better place for all. Friends of the Harte Trail and the City of Winnipeg have a goal of planting 200 trees this fall on the trail.

Thank you to the Jewish National Fund for sponsoring our event this season!

• Help us plant trees along the Harte Trail

• Contribute to the beautification of our community & trail

• Make a positive impact on the environment

Event Highlights:

• Learn how to plant trees and their importance from a qualified specialist

• Get out with the family and participate in tree planting along the trail

• Making the trail better and meeting other members of your community

No prior experience required. Tools and equipment will be provided.

We encourage everyone to use the trail to get to the plant site - walk or bike with your friends and family! If you're unable, and driving is a must, parking is available on Elmhurst, Cathcart or Ridgewood.

Friends of the Harte Trail and Broadview Networks are coming together to host the trails first pit stop for bike week! We’ll be handing out treats and water, encouraging use of the trail, and biking to work!

Thanks to Broadview Networks for supplying the tent, water bottles, and treats!

Where: Harte Trail at Cathcart.

About Bike Week Winnipeg | Bike Week Winnipeg

Why bike to work?

• Reduced carbon emissions: Biking helps us contribute to a greener future by reducing our carbon footprint and having less cars on the road.

• Improved health: Cycling promotes physical fitness and mental well-being.

Tips for biking to work:

• Plan your route: Check out the AT (active transportation) map for Winnipeg to find the best biking routes. WinnipegCyclingMap.pdf. Check out the pit stop map on Bike Weeks Website.  

• Allow extra time: Give yourself a buffer to avoid rushing. If you’re able, try your route in advance so you know things work for you.

• Tune up your bike: Ensure your bike is working and tuned up before your ride.

• Shower and change options: Many work places offer showers and you can bring a change of clothes for added comfort.

• Secure bike parking: Know where to lock up your bike. You’re work place may have secure bike parking already. Learn how to use your locks: (348) Proper Bike Lock-Up Video with a U-Lock - YouTube

The Harte Trail is shared use between Pedestrians and people biking. Please yield to Pedestrians and pass respectfully.

Friends of the Harte Trail Executive Board Meeting

Executive Board meeting, not a public forum, but open to those who wish to volunteer as a Board member.

Friends of the Harte Trail Executive Board Meeting

Executive Board meeting, not a public forum, but open to those who wish to volunteer as a Board member.

Annual General Meeting is open to the public for our past years review, the election of the Board Executive including new nominations in our open positions, and open positions on our active Committees, and share your ideas on our Harte Trail, ask questions on our initiatives.

We have OPEN POSITIONS on our Executive Board and our Committees that we are seeking VOLUNTEERS who want to help our Trail and Community.

**reminder you must be a member in good standing with annual dues paid to vote during the elections. CLICK HERE TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP

AGENDA FRIENDS OF THE HARTE TRAIL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Call to order and introductions 

1. Approval of the Agenda 

2. Minutes of the 2020 AGM 

3. Treasurer’s Report 

4. Presidents Report

5. Elections  

6. Adjournment

Friends of the Harte Trail Executive Board Meeting

Executive Board meeting, not a public forum, but open to those who wish to volunteer as a Board member.

Friends of the Harte Trail Executive Board Meeting

Executive Board meeting, not a public forum, but open to those who wish to volunteer as a Board member.

Friends of the Harte Trail Executive Board Meeting

Executive Board meeting, not a public forum, but open to those who wish to volunteer as a Board member.

Friends of the Harte Trail Executive Board Meeting

Executive Board meeting, not a public forum, but open to those who wish to volunteer as a Board member.

Friends of the Harte Trail Executive Board Meeting

Executive Board meeting, not a public forum, but open to those who wish to volunteer as a Board member.

Annual General Meeting is open to the public to help share your ideas on our Harte Trail, ask questions on our initiatives and to meet the board members .

JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST EVER – FREE TREE GIVEAWAY!

The Friends of the Harte Trail is giving away trees to our membership and the community! Our Spring Tree Plant for 2020 is now Free Tree's! Not for the Trail - these trees are a gift for you!

Trees are small enough to carry home with you, totally fine making your way to the pick up location on the Harte Trail, if not parking locations are marked below, with a short 20 second walk to the Trail from there.

You may not know this but Winnipeg is at risk of losing approximately two-thirds of its urban canopy.  Last year, approximately 9,300 elm trees were marked to be removed. 

Planting new trees on our own property is a great way to help preserve our iconic green urban canopy, as well as providing the environmental, economic, and social benefits associated with trees.

WHEN IS IT?

Wednesday, July 8th between 3pm to 6pm.

WHERE IS IT?

On the Harte Trail North of the Ridgewood West Community just West of the Van Roon Prairie Garden right in the middle of our Semi-Annual Tree Planting grounds. We will have tents and tables setup. Plenty of open outdoors for us all to be safe and respect each others space. Saftey first. 

WHAT TYPE OF TREES? HOW BIG ARE THEY?

You have a choice of three trees to choose from:  White Spruce, Golden Willow, Prairie Grove Poplar. These trees are approximately 12" tall with an excellent root base so will be easy to plant and water.  They come with care and planting instructions as well. 

Note that this is a first-come-first serve opportunity however if you would like more than 10 trees, please let us know what you need ahead of time and we’ll do our best to make it happen!

WHERE CAN I PLANT THEM?

Due to their small size, these trees are not suitable for city boulevards as they can be easily damaged by vandalism or snow-clearing equipment.  For this reason, the City of Winnipeg has very specific requirements when selecting trees for boulevards.  If you would like to have a tree planted on your boulevard, contact 311 or arrange to pay for the tree planting yourself through a homeowner agreement.

Friends of the Harte Trail Executive Board Meeting

Executive Board meeting, not a public forum, but open to those who wish to volunteer as a Board member.

Friends of the Harte Trail Executive Board Meeting

Executive Board meeting, not a public forum, but open to those who wish to volunteer as a Board member.

Friends of the Harte Trail Executive Board Meeting

Executive Board meeting, not a public forum, but open to those who wish to volunteer as a Board member.

November Board Meeting

Friends of the Harte Trail Annual General Meeting, OPEN to the public.

Annual General Meeting is open to the public to help share your ideas on our Harte Trail, ask questions on our initiatives and to meet the board members .

Friends of the Harte Trail members, board members, Green Team and volunteers meet at various locations along the trail to clean up. Bags, gloves and tools provided by the City.