Hike Bishop Grandin Greenway - Wed evening

http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/7/e/d/8/event_125852472.jpegThis is a shorter hike than what we usually do but it's a route that is relatively 'high and dry'. And that's a big plus because walking conditions in the city continue to be generally treacherous. Our hike will be an 'out and back' along the http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/7/c/8/a/event_125851882.jpegBishop Grandin Greenway with a short loop through the St Vital Pulberry neighbourhood.

hike length - 4 km

This event is open to Prairie Pathfinder walking club members (i.e. members who have paid an annual $25. fee) and guests. CONTACT US (prairiepathfinders@shaw.ca) to request a complimentary invitation and try out the club 'for free'. Everyone is welcome to try out a hike or two before deciding to purchase a membership. Visit our website HERE (http://www.prairiepathfinders.mb.ca/expPages/MembershipPg.html).

http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/1/0/4/event_120308452.jpeghttp://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/4/7/b/a/event_124038362.jpegsome history -

Bishop Grandin Greenway is sometimes referred to as a ‘retrofit trail” or a trail built after major construction, this scenic trail weaves its way through a strip of public greenspace that skirts Bishop Grandin Blvd.
http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/7/8/1/event_22898785.jpegIn 2000, volunteers began developing an accessible network of nature areas and public pathways to link and support both human and wildlife communities. This recently completed multi-use trail now effectively serves that purpose. Bishop Grandin Greenway Inc. continues to be a catalyst for improving the area with extensive tree plantings, interpretive signage, a community garden, eco-education site and bench and planter installations along with many other amenities.