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Canton River Day celebration is set for Saturday

River Day in Canton Township will which runs one-third of a mile in length;
take place from 9 a.m. until noon this the Canton ITC Corridor Trail, with a
Saturday, June 4 at the Lower Rouge trailhead located at Flodin Park; and the
River Trailhead. Lower Rouge Trail, which interconnects
The annual celebration will be com- Heritage Park with the Michigan
bined this year with National Trails Day Department of Transportation's I-275
and will be sponsored by the township Metro Trail, a regional trail system offer-
municipal services and leisure services ing approximately 6 miles of non-motor-
departments. Officials said the trailhead ized pathways in Canton. These trails in
event, located off Morton Taylor Road and Canton offer nearly 15 miles of non-
Michigan Avenue, “will take place rain or motorized pathways, open year-round,
shine.” officials noted.
The free event includes scheduled American Hiking Society National
activities for all ages, including birdhouse Trails Day® is a nationally recognized
building, log jam openings, and self-guid- trail awareness program that occurs
ed hiking along the Rouge River. annually on the first Saturday of June and
Educational exhibits will also be on dis- inspires the public to discover, learn
play provided by local environmental and about, and celebrate trails while partici-
conservation organizations. In addition, pating in outdoor activities, clinics, and
informational resources will also be avail- trail stewardship projects. National Trails
able on the 'Leave No Trace' outdoor prin- Day® is a registered trademark of the
ciples, trail biking, recycling, and more. American Hiking Society.
Local vendors will also set up booths for For additional trail information about
participants to browse. Light refresh- this free family and pet-friendly event,
ments will also be served on a first-come, visit www.cantonfun.org, http://bit.ly/can-
first-served basis. ton NTD22, or call (734) 394-5460. For up-
Additional trails within the Canton to-date information on this event, includ-
trail system include: Fellows Creek ing cancellation notices, visit www.face-
Wetland Nature Trail at Flodin Park, book.com/ CantonMSD.
Township honored by state for environmental leadership

Canton Township was recently tation, energy efficiency, renew- Counties; the Michigan
recognized by the statewide able energy, materials manage- ” Municipal League; and the
Michigan Green Communities ment (AKA recycling, composting, We are thrilled and proud Michigan Townships Association
program for environmental lead- waste diversion), water conserva- to be awarded a Gold Certified “Canton has made it a strate-
ership. As part of the 2021 tion and protection, clean mobili- gic goal to support a healthy
Michigan Green Communities ty, and community engagement. Michigan Green Community, in Canton. ecosystem and to create an acces-
(MGC) Challenge, 44 participating “We are thrilled and proud to sible and sustainable environ-
local governments were awarded be awarded a Gold Certified ment,” said Municipal Services
gold, silver, or bronze seals of Michigan Green Community, in Department Director Jade Smith.
achievement reflecting communi- Canton,” said Canton Township Michigan Roundtable for infrastructure, improving the “Receiving this designation con-
ty leadership in areas such as Supervisor Anne Marie Graham- Diversity and Inclusion also con- quality of life for residents, and firms that we have sustainable
energy efficiency, climate adapta- Hudak. “We continue to collabo- tributed to make us a shining creating a more environmentally practices in place and has creat-
tion and resilience, recycling, rate and target actions to become example of a Gold Standard com- and economically sustainable ed a benchmark that will moti-
environmental justice, and more. a more sustainable community munity.” future for the state of Michigan. vate us to continue to evaluate
Ten communities received through our board goals and the The Michigan Green Michigan Green Communities and support future sustainable
bronze certification, 12 received hard work of our employees. Communities (MGC) program is is supported by the Michigan initiatives.”
silver certification, and 22 Some of those initiatives are well open to all local governments in Department of Environment, Questions regarding sustain-
received gold certification. under way such as expanded Michigan, at no cost. MGC is a Great Lakes, and Energy; the ability and environmental efforts
Canton achieved gold status parks, trails, sidewalk continuity, sustainability networking, bench- Michigan Department of Health in Canton Township can be
for exemplary action in multiple hybrid fleet vehicles, and effi- marking, and technical assistance and Human Services; the directed to David Norwood,
categories, including: planning, cient infrastructure. Our diversi- program. It guides and supports Michigan Economic deputy director of the Canton
economic development, land use, ty, equity and inclusivity initiative communities in adapting to a Development Corporation; the Municipal Services Department
climate resilience, climate adap- with our employees and changing climate, protecting Michigan Association of at (734) 394-5160.

Help wanted

Liberty Festival volunteers sought

Organizers of the Canton Liberty Fest helpers, and many others,” organizers
are seeking volunteers to help with the said.
event. The festival will return June 16, 17 To become a volunteer complete the
and 18 after a two-year hiatus due to the adult or youth volunteer application
COVID pandemic. available at www.cantonfun.org and
The festival usually brings more than return it to Volunteer Coordination
50,000 visitors to Heritage Park and it Heather VanHartesveldt at hvan-
takes a large cadre of volunteers to help hartesveldt@canto-mi.org. Applications
ensure the smooth running of the event. can be faxes to (734)394-5319 or mailed to
Organizers said the success of the event 1150 s. Canton Center Road, Third Floor.
is due to volunteers who support Canton. Training session have been scheduled
“Now more than ever we need volun- for June 13 and June 14 at the Canton
teer support for this year's community Administration Building.
festival. Plenty of exciting opportunities All volunteers must attend one train-
are available including: Welcome and ing session. For questions or more infor-
Information Booth Greeters, Bike Corral mation, contact VanHartesveldt as listed
assistants, Adult Beer and Wine Garden above.

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