Fort Saskatchewan residents can dig in to help local trails near the longest day of the year. The Fort Saskatchewan Trail Alliance is hosting a Summer Solstice Tree Planting and Trail Care Night on June 22, 2026 at 6:30 PM, welcoming volunteers to plant trees and pitch in on trail upkeep in the city’s River Valley.
The event is supported by a grant from Trans Canada Trail, a national not-for-profit that has committed $303,200 to 119 community projects across the country this year through its annual Trail Care Grant Program. In Alberta, that included $24,500 for volunteer-led work such as tree planting and trail maintenance.
The Fort Saskatchewan Trail Alliance has looked after the city’s natural trails since the early 1990s, working alongside the City of Fort Saskatchewan. The volunteer-run group is known for its trail grooming program, which kept 26 km of paths clear last winter, and for popular events like the Fat Bike Poker Rally that drew nearly 80 riders from around the Edmonton region last year.
On summer solstice, the focus turns to hands-on stewardship. “With funding from Trans Canada Trail we are hosting a special tree planting and trail care night to celebrate the longest day of the year,” the alliance said. Volunteers can expect to spend the evening outdoors, helping to plant trees and tidy up the trails that weave through the River Valley.
Fort Saskatchewan features over 110 km of trails, and regional connections are growing. The River Valley Alliance, which links six communities along the North Saskatchewan River, is working on a 100 km path from Devon to Fort Saskatchewan. The Amisk Wacîw Mêskanaw Trail is about 75 per cent complete, expanding outdoor recreation options for area residents.
Anyone interested in joining the effort can find details and register through the Fort Saskatchewan Trail Alliance. The event offers a chance to make a lasting mark on the trails while celebrating the start of summer.
