Delphi Historic Trails volunteers will meet March 5 from 7-9 pm in the Canal Center on North Washington Street.

The purpose is to assess the possibilities for the newest trail development in Delphi since the Monon High Bridge Trail five years ago.

"This new potential trail route follows the old Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Interurban electric transportation system," said Dan McCain, Historic Trails chairman.

He explained the local route as follows: "In the early 1900s the Interurban route passed through Delphi with its ticket station beside Deer Creek at Washington Street. It ran along what now is mostly a utility right-of-way through town and the embankment that shields the Water Street area from flooding. Work is being contemplated by the City to bolster the earthen fill. The Interurban exited the Deer Creek Valley on the northeast near the proposed exchange with the Hoosier Heartland Highway and on the southwest near Trailhead Park."

McCain said landowners, interested citizens and volunteers of any age are welcome to come to the meeting. Persons in attendance who wish to volunteer will help assess the route, plan ahead for various activities, and set workday priorities.

"If you have wanted to get involved and didn't know where to start with trail activities, come and get acquainted," McCain said.

He explained that during good weather months there are Third Saturday Workdays for volunteers. The next big one will be Earth Day Workday on April 18. Later in the spring brings Flower Day in Canal Park on May 16. McCain said both of these special days offer "community service" credit hours for 4-H, Scout and school youth groups.

McCain added that volunteer recognition comes on National Trails Day, which this year will be June 6. Volunteers who have worked at least one day during the year will receive an Earth Team hat and shirt for their community efforts.