 We recently had two great opportunities to speak about our trails to Carleton University’s very own radio station, CKCU. The first interview being a holistic discussion of our trails with Ken Bouchard, Past President, and Laura Wesley, Communications Director for the non-profit, exhibiting how our paths help create personal experiences with each footstep. The second interview focused on the convergences of paths in a fundraising movie screening event held to support Sentiers Wakefield Trails. In both these discussions we had the pleasure of being interviewed by CKCU’s Susan Johnston whose questions helped us articulate the value of Sentiers Wakefield Trails. For anyone looking to learn more about our trails and to learn about what goes into our trailblazing work, these interviews are an informative and entertaining listen, with excellent music from Wakefield does Wakefield and other Canadian artists following the discussions for you to listen to as well.
 Ken Bouchard (right) accepting plaque during our April 10th annual general meeting. Today we honour a very important member of our trail building community. Ken Bouchard, former President of the Board of Directors for Sentiers Wakefield Trails — a true trail blazer. To honour Ken's legacy in helping Sentiers Wakefield Trails, we presented him with a plaque during our annual general meeting on April 10th, 2025. His work on our trails was instrumental in the history of Sentiers Wakefield Trails, and continues to inspire us to build our trails to new heights. As Ken retires from our board, we would like to extend our largest thanks for his work over the years.
 Bob Gibson (middle), was a long-time friend of Ken Bouchard's (right). Sentiers Wakefield Trails celebrates the life of Bob Gibson, trail blazer and long time volunteer. The
following is a note from Ken Bouchard, Past President and long-time friend of Bob’s.  "Calling all trails enthusiasts to join us for the screening of the film The Way, My Way. The film is described as "a charming and true story about a self-centered Australian man who decides to walk the 800-kilometer [Camino] trail, ultimately finding a transformative experience".
 Irene Richardson’s grandkids enjoying the trails at Hendricks Farm behind Fairbairn House. The Fairbairn House Hendrick Trail may officially be just 1.8 km long, with an estimated walking time of 30 minutes, but when you're exploring it with four grandkids, all bets are off. We easily cover at least 4 km, and our adventure stretches well beyond an hour—sometimes two!
 Locals make art for the squirrels and fellow passers-by. My favourite trail is one where I get hot enough to swim afterwards. That said, this is my favourite trail in all seasons. I can choose a different route every time, keeping it new and exciting even though I’ve walked there many, many times.
 Ken Bouchard walks the stone stairs he installed with fellow volunteers on the lower red trail at Hendricks Park, which is possibly his favourite trail. If one were to have such a thing. My inner discussion about my favourite trail goes like this:
We have 9. It’s like “who is my favourite grandchild…” I have 9 of them too.  This is a personal account from Ken of how he got involved in trail building.When I first moved here, I used to go walking with Tom Ryan, who started the Wakefield Walkers. But when I go in the woods, I like the peace and quiet. The talking drove me crazy! I always like to stay at the end where it was quiet. I’m always the sweep!
 In the lead up to World Trails Day 2024, we had the honour of being interviewed by Susan Johnston on their radio program CKCU's Friday Special Blend. Ken Bouchard, Board President, and Laura Wesley, Communications Director for the non-profit organization, share stories about how they got involved in Sentiers Wakefield Trails and what it means to them.
 If you see something on the trail - a tree branch down, a muddy patch, a broken piece on a bridge or boardwalk - please let us know! Email us at [email protected] with a photo and the location and we'll get out, usually within the week, to fix it up.
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