Saturday is canal/trails flower planting day

"May is a time for volunteers to beautify Delphi's Historic Trails and Canal Park," said Canal Board President Dan McCain.

"Third Saturdays of most months are traditional canal and trails workdays but this month, May 19, is designated as a fun day," he said. "There are flower planting activities and fun things for kids, parents and others to do, beginning at 9 a.m. at Canal Park. Groups and individuals of all ages are welcome."

"These volunteer workdays/ fundays become a way for the community to show their love for these outdoor facilities while they beautify them," suggests Pat Draper, flower coordinator for the Park. "Accessing the trails provides physical exercise and brings out the spirit of friendliness found by the users of our community's 10 mile trail system."

Fun also comes in the form of boarding and traveling on the passenger pontoon boat named the "Delphi" and taking a tour of the canal at water level. This canal boat look alike is operating each Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and again on Sunday at 2. McCain said in two years Canal Park will have the replica canal boat that is currently being designed.

"If you use the trails and love the setting of some special place, consider adopting it for the season," he said. "If you pick a spot somewhere along the Delphi Trials, let us know and we will mark it with a 'Trail Treasurers' sign."

"The Canal Association will have some flowers for volunteers to plant on Saturday, but if you have perennials in beds that still need thinning or just want to go out and buy a flat of annuals, bring them with you and pick out your spot," Draper said. She added that care should be exercised to avoid areas that may flood or where foot traffic would be excessive.