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Bruce Trail
VOL. 55, NO.1, W INTER 2017/2018
MAGAZIN E
10th Annual
Winter Quiz
A n n I v e R s A R y – h o l I d Ay G I F t – t h A n k yo u – G e t w e l l – B I R t h d Ay
Presents for Preservation
Ancient eastern Great egret:
Give a gift that will be white cedar: (Wetland Habitat)
(Cliff Edge Habitat) a bird that nests
remembered and preserve a tree that forms
one of the oldest forests in Canada.
on shorelines and
lives in this very diverse – and
unique habitats along the disappearing - habitat.
niagara escarpment! Bobcat:
(Interior Forest
Jefferson
salamander: (Mixed
Habitat) one of Forest Habitat) a
many creatures threatened
For only $50, you can give the perfect “Present” to that require continuous forest amphibian that needs temporary
nature lovers of all ages! Symbolically adopt any of habitat to survive. forest wetlands to live and reproduce.
the species listed and support the preservation and
Bobolink: massasauga
stewardship of its special Escarpment habitat. (Grassland Rattlesnake:
Habitat) a bird (Exposed Bedrock
Give a “Present” and you will receive a $50 tax receipt. Your gift that depends on Habitat) once
recipient will receive a personalized Adoption Package including meadowlands for nesting and food common, this threatened snake
like seeds and insects. uses the Escarpment for basking
a certificate, a species/habitat report, and a letter identifying you
and den sites.
as the “Present for Preservation” sender.
p R e s e n t s F o R p R e s e R vAt I o n o R d e R F o R m
you can also call 800.665.4453 or 905.529.6821 to order your presents for preservation
YES, I want to give $50 to preserve a unique habitat along the Escarpment and give a gift that will be remembered!
Please send the Adoption Package and letter to:
Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________________________ Prov. ______________ P.C. _____________________________
Telephone: _____________________________________ Email: ______________________________________________
Gift Species: ❍ Ancient White Cedar ❍ Bobcat ❍ Bobolink ❍ Great Egret
❍ Jefferson Salamander ❍ Massasauga Rattlesnake
Gift Occasion (Birthday, Retirement etc.): _____________________________________________________________
Please send my tax receipt for $50 to:
Name: ___________________________________________________________ Member #:________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________________________ Prov. ______________ P.C. _____________________________
Telephone: _____________________________________ Email: ______________________________________________
TOTAL # ADOPTION PACKAGES:________________ TOTAL AMOUNT: $__________________________________
❍ CHEQUE PAYABLE TO THE ❍ VISA ❍ MASTERCARD #____________________________________
BRUCE TRAIL CONSERVANCY
EXP:________ SIGNATURE: ___________________________________________
Note: For additional “Presents For Preservation” orders, please attach a list. Order by December 8th for Christmas delivery.
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CONTENTS
W INT ER 2017 / 2018
Photo: Brian Popelier
F e At u R e s
9 Calendar Art – 2019
Call for submissions
11 Adventure Canada – Proud Partner
18 Friendship Trails – Canadians in
Lebanon
20 10th Annual Winter Quiz
24 Report from Annual General Meeting –
2017
25 2016/2017 Bruce Trail Conservancy
Annual Report
20
d e pA R t m e n t s
5 CEO’s Message
6 Blazes
8 Volunteer Corner
12 Land Acquisition
16 Realizing the Dream
42 Trail Changes
44 Our Donors
46 General Store
The Bruce Trail Conservancy is
a charitable organization
committed to establishing
a conservation corridor
containing a public footpath
along the Niagara Escarpment,
in order to protect its natural
ecosystems and to promote
environmentally responsible
18
public access to this UNESCO
Cover photo: Boyne Valley in Winter by Chee Ling Chong
World Biosphere Reserve.
W W W. B R U C E T R A I L . O R G BRUCE TRAIL MAGAZINE 3
Bruce Trail M AG AZ INE
the BRuce tRAIl conseRvAncy
55 Head St., Unit 101, Dundas, ON L9H 3H8
Toll-Free: 1-800-665-4453 Tel: 905-529-6821
Email: info@brucetrail.org Website: brucetrail.org
honorary president
Dr. Philip Gosling
Bruce trail Founders
Raymond Lowes, Dr. Philip Gosling,
Dr. Norman Pearson, Dr. Robert McLaren
BoARd oF dIRec toRs
Warren Bell (Board & Human Resources
Committee Chair)
John Grandy (Board Vice Chair &
Land Securement Secretariat Chair)
Cynthia Archer
Stephanie Bird
Walter Brewer
Marlis Butcher
Rob Graham (Governance Committee Chair)
David Hass
Brian Johnston (Finance & Audit Committee Chair)
Corrie Kellestine
Bruce King
David Lamb (Risk Committee Chair)
Janice McClelland (Fundraising Committee Chair)
Leah Myers
Anjlee Patel
Frank Schoenhoeffer
Sue Simons
Michael Treuman
Danielle Waters
s tA F F
chief executive officer: Beth Gilhespy
executive Assistant: Allison Wright
director of communications &
Fund development: Marsha Russell
director of Fundraising: Jan Graves
outreach & engagement specialist: Laura Tuohy
database Administrator: Claire Davidson
membership Administrator: Lyndsey Wilkerson
director of land Acquisition and management:
Antoin Diamond
GIs cartographer: Scott Langley
ecologists:
Adam Brylowski, Brian Popelier
director of Finance: Kevin Durfy
Bookkeeper: Sharon Fennell
director of organizational Resources: Jackie Randle
office Administrators:
Pat Stainton, Cheryll Sullivan, Meghan Fielding
Design and Production: Rossi Piedimonte Design Inc.
Bruce Trail Magazine is published quarterly by The Bruce Trail Conservancy (BTC).
Non-BTC related materials may not be the opinion of the BTC. Advertising herein
does not imply the endorsement of the BTC. Trademarks of the BTC published
herein are used with the permission of the BTC. No part of this publication may be
reproduced without written consent of the BTC. Canadian Publications Mail
Agreement #40040698. Return undeliverable copies to BTC, P.O. Box 857,
Hamilton, ON L8N 3N9. Charitable Registration # 11921 7578 RR0001.
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Chief Executive Officer’s Message
The year 2017 has been an
auspicious one for the Bruce Remembering doug Robertson
Trail Conservancy, as the Executive Director 1980 to 1992
final year of our 50th Bruce Trail Conservancy Volunteers and Staff were saddened to hear of the death of Doug
Anniversary Milestones proj- Robertson, who was the organization’s first long-term Executive Director (1980 to 1992).
ect that saw celebrations of Doug capably steered the organization through what he referred to as “The Troubles” –
the extraordinary achievements in our that time during the early 1980s when landowner opposition to the new Niagara
early years between 1962 and 1967. Escarpment Plan resulted in the loss of scores of handshake agreements. He championed
We began in 2012 celebrating the the volunteers and worked hard to support their activities on the ground and in the
boardrooms. He completed some of the earliest land acquisitions, and helped with the
Trailblazers of 1962 – the volunteers who
establishment of Bruce Peninsula National Park. I had the privilege of getting to know
planned, built, and quite literally placed
Doug over the years, and our many talks were always productive and inspiring.
the Bruce Trail on the map. In 2013 we Upon his death, Doug’s son Steve said: “One of his greatest loves and passions was the
focused on Sharing the Bruce Trail, and BTA and I wanted to let you know that over the past two weeks of being with him daily at
our incredible membership program that the hospital, he continued to talk about his time there with great fondness. Please keep up
engages people with nature. In 2014 we the great work and continue to preserve the environment and wonderful trail system that
turned our attention to Preserving and he was honoured to help build.”
Conserving our Bruce Trail lands, high- Ross McLean has written a beautiful and comprehensive article about Doug and his
many contributions, which can be found at
lighting our accomplishments in land
http://brucetrail.org/system/downloads/0000/1098/Peninsula_BTC_-_Rattler_-_2017_issue_2.pdf
preservation since we began acquiring
land in the 1970s, and the importance of
land stewardship and caring for the land organization, the importance of the in their own achievements, and excite-
in perpetuity. Planning for Our Future, work we do, and that we have the capac- ment for the future of a preserved and
was the theme for 2015 and it offered an ity to take it into the future. I hope that protected Bruce Trail.•
in-depth look at the careful planning those celebrating the 100th Anniversary
behind our programs and initiatives, milestones – from 2062 to 2067 – find Beth Gilhespy
including the broader plan for land the same joy in the past successes, pride CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
acquisition. In 2016 we began to look
forward, better defining the work ahead
of us to achieve our goal of a preserved
corridor on the Niagara Escarpment, and
the funds needed for that work, all of
which meant we needed to Lengthen our
Stride. And now, in 2017, the final year
of the program, celebrating the 50th
anniversary of the official opening of the
Bruce Trail.
The initiatives carried out through the
project – rallying our volunteers, training
membership ambassadors, offering 50 km
challenges, creating a baton that engaged
hundreds as it travelled the length of the
Bruce Trail, all while building our mem-
bership and volunteer ranks and further-
ing our success as one of Ontario’s lead-
ing land trusts – have energized our staff
and volunteers, and engaged hundreds
more in our work and our vision.
The Anniversary Milestone project
has meant both delving into the history
of our organization to tap into the pas-
sion and dedication that inspired our
beginnings, and well as looking to the
Photo: David Lamb
future to better understand what our
organization needs to do in order to
achieve our goals. It’s reminded us of the
incredible growth we’ve seen as an
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BL AZ ES N e w s a n d Eve n t s f r o m t h e B r u ce Tra i l C l u b s
content deadline for Blazes for the spring 2018 issue is January 8, 2018
nIAGARA Send content to: Laura Tuohy, BTC Outreach & Engagement Specialist, at ltuohy@brucetrail.org
niagara club special event hikes 2018
Save the dates: various one-hour walks and a two hour cAledon hIlls
• Fort-to-Fort – April 7 & 8, 2018 walk. After the walks, join us in the Trail
• End-to-End – May 19-21, 2018 Centre for warm drinks, snacks, good cross-country skiing on Bruce trail in
• Laura Secord – June 16, 2018 cheer and a chance to win door prizes. hockley valley
Please note: Parking fee in effect ($10 per Thanks to annual work by volunteers of
niagara club winter Badge car) or a Hamilton Conservation the Caledon Hills Club, a portion of the
Come hike in the Banana Belt of Authority Pass if you have one. Caledon Hills trail network will be
Ontario and earn a badge! Stay in hik- Directions: Take Highway 403 west groomed for cross-country skiing this
ing shape throughout the winter sea- toward Hamilton. Exit Main St. W. (exit coming winter... pro-
son. It is simple to earn our popular 69A). Turn left onto Main St. W. towards vided we get enough
winter badge: town of Dundas. Bear right onto Osler Dr. snow!
1) Hike a minimum of 20 times any- Turn left at Governors Rd (Tim Horton’s The trails, known as
where in the Niagara Peninsula. Each on left). Proceed for 3.5 km to Dundas the Hockleycrest Ski
hike must be at least 1 1/2 hrs long Valley Conservation Area entrance on Trails, are located
during the winter season (December your left. Come through the gates and north of the 5
21, 2017 to March 20, 2018, inclu- continue to the second parking lot closest Sideroad of Mono and
sive). Hikes may be completed during to the Trail Centre. east of Airport Road.
a Club hike or on your own but they
must be conducted in the Niagara
Peninsula (Grimsby to Fort Erie, Not only have Hike-a-thoners shown their
along Lake Erie to Wainfleet) wonderful support of the Bruce Trail
2) Send your log along with $5 ($10 for through donations, they have helped
non-members) to Niagara Bruce Trail immensely in reaching out to friends and
Club, 5085 Alyssa Dr, family and raising people’s awareness about
Beamsville, Ontario this magnificent southern Ontario treasure.
hike-a-thoners exceed keen canada’s
L0R 1B2. matching gift! Hike-a-thon winners
This October 52 hikers were particularly Congratulations and thank you to our top
“KEEN” to participate in the 4th Annual individual fundraiser Marie Josee-Roy.
IRoQuoIA Marie reached out to her family and
Bruce Trail Hike-a-thon.
Buoyed by a generous $20,000 match- friends and encouraged $1,150.00 in sup-
new year’s day hike – port of the Bruce Trail Conservancy. Marie
ing donation offer from KEEN Canada,
January 1, 2018 each of these participants set their own will receive a painting from contemporary
Dundas Valley Trail Centre, hiking goals for the month, then set out Canadian artist, Charles Pachter. This will
650 Governors Rd. Dundas to reach those goals while raising funds be the second year Charles has generous-
Start your New Year right with a hike. for the Bruce Trail Conservancy through ly donated one of his works as a prize for
Bring your family, friends, and neigh- friends and family. the Bruce Trail Hike-a-thon.
bours for a free, enjoyable winter after- Together Hike-a-thoners raised $21,240 Haigh’s Happy Hikers were our top
for the Bruce Trail with help from their 287 team fundraisers for the second year in a
noon walk with the Iroquoia Bruce Trail
sponsoring donors. Combined with KEEN row. Together Larry Haigh, Ruth Dorey,
Club. Walks start at 12:30 pm, including
Canada’s gift, a total of $41,240 was gen- David Royle, and Duro Vukman raised a
erated from this year’s Hike-a-thon. remarkable $6,440. This powerhouse
team are not only great hikers but consis-
tently fantastic ambassadors for the Bruce
Trail Conservancy.
Hike-a-thon hikers also put many kilo-
metres under their boots throughout
October. Results from the “most kilome-
tres hiked” were still being tallied at time
of printing, so watch our next issue for
announcement of these winners.
Thank you to all our amazing
Hike-a-thoners, to their generous sup-
New this year: Bruce Trail Hike-a-thon badges porters, and to KEEN Canada for a
were earned by all Hike-a-thoners meeting their
minimum fundraising goal great Bruce Trail Hike-a-thon 2017.
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In addition to the main Bruce Trail, the this badge include approximately every 10 km. Badges
Harmony Side Trail, and the both leisurely and awarded to those completing both days.
Hockleycrest Side Trail, a number of moderate pace To register for the hike and BBQ:
other trails are opened just for the win- options in some of Complete the waiver form found on
ter and groomed for skiing. The total Dufferin’s most www.bmbtc.org/E2E, and mail it along
length of the ski trails is 14 km. beautiful areas. Our with a cheque or money order (dated
A map of the network is available at popular moonlight hikes will be held on May 2018 and payable to “Blue
www.caledonbrucetrail.org. January 27 and February 24, 2018. Mountains Bruce Trail Club”) and your
New features this year: Daytime hikes are scheduled for January email address to Cathy Sears, 138-130
• The trails in the network have been 13 and February 10. Snowshoes or icers Fairway Court, Blue Mountains, ON
cleared wide enough for the groomer to are strongly recommended for all hikes. L9Y 0P8. Registration fee must be
pass through. Widening of a 100 m Full details will be posted on the received by May 11, 2018. No refunds
long section of trail was carried out dur- Dufferin Hi-Land Club website, will be issued after this date. Contact
ing the early summer, so that there is a www.dufferinbrucetrailclub.org/hikes. csearsinblue@rogers.com or
minimum width of 1.5 m throughout. michael.treuman@gmail.com for more
• We will temporarily close a portion of dufferin hi-land 2- information.
the main Bruce Trail to walkers, and day end-to-end –
reserve that section exclusively for skiers. may 12 & 13
Hikers and snowshoers will have a tem- Join us for two BeAveR vAlley
porary alternate route they can use. days of hiking the
hills of Dufferin Beaver valley snowshoe Adventure –
• A 1.5 km loop, known as Peter’s Path,
County and enjoy Jan. 14, Feb. 3 & 18, mar. 3
will be created exclusively for snow-
the spring flowers and Come and experience the
shoeing.
clear vistas. The hike distance each day Beaver Valley in winter!
• Signage will be installed at Hockleycrest
is 28 km with checkpoints along the We will be leading two
Side Trail to help skiers and walkers bet-
way to provide refreshments and assis- day-time snowshoe
ter share a portion of this trail. This
tance. At the end, receive your ‘Red hikes on January 14 and
trail section is over 3 m wide, so there
Trillium Badge’. For registration informa- February 18 and two
is plenty of room for both user groups.
tion, please visit the Dufferin Hi-Land moonlight snowshoe hikes
Our new signage will attempt to keep
Club website, dufferinbrucetrailclub.org. on February 3 and March 3.
skiers on one side, and walkers on the
Registration will be limited. Snowshoers completing all four hikes
other.
will receive the Beaver Valley Snowshoe
For more information, visit www.cale-
Adventure Badge ($5). Check our winter
donbrucetrail.org and click on the Cross
Blue mountAIns Hike Schedule on the BVBTC website for
Country Skiing tab, where you will find a
details, www.beavervalleybrucetrail.org. •
detailed list of the trails and an up-to-
Blue mountains end-to-end – may 26 & 27
date map in downloadable pdf format.
Please join us for our annual two-day
For trail and weather conditions and
End-to-End hike on May 26 and 27,
grooming status, check the blog at
2018. On both days we meet at 6:45 am
www.hockleycrest.blogspot.ca.
at the Highlands Nordic Centre near
The trails will be ready when the snow
Duntroon where bus transportation
flies, so let’s hope there will be plenty of
takes us to the start of hiking for that
snow, and no significant thaws until the
day. On Saturday we hike from Swiss
end of March.
Meadows and on Sunday from Lavender.
The Saturday hike is followed by an
optional social gathering and BBQ.
duFFeRIn hI-lAnd Cost of the End-to-End is $35 (trans-
dufferin hi-land winter Badge hikes – portation, refreshments and badge) and
Jan. 13 & 27, Feb. 10 & 24 the BBQ is $17 (burgers, salads, tea/cof-
Photo: Greg Coman
This winter the Dufferin Hi-Land Bruce fee and desserts). Set your own pace for
Trail Club will again offer its Winter approximately 33 km each day. Hikers
Badge. The four hikes required to earn may drop out at checkpoints located
visit club websites for more news, events and hikes.
Links to all 9 Clubs can be found at brucetrail.org/pages/trail/bruce-trail-clubs.
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Volunteer Corner
CO N S E R VA N C Y AWA R D S P R E S E N T E D AT T H E A N N UA L G E N E R A L M E E T I N G , S E P T E M B E R 2017
Conservancy Volunteer Awards reaches out regularly about work parties.
Richard maintains Club statistics for Trail
The Bruce Trail Conservancy would Captains and work parties. He also
like to thank all volunteers for their attends many work parties and docu-
dedication and commitment. The ments the work photographically. For all
Volunteer Awards listed below acknowl- his dedication and for his hands on
edge years of service given to the Bruce approach we congratulate Richard on
Trail at the Conservancy level on the winning the Susan Oleskevich award.
Board of Directors, as part of a
Committee, helping at events or at the
Head Office.
Guardians of the Bruce Trail,
three years of volunteering:
Stephanie Bird, Hugh Fuller, Rob Graham,
David Hass, Steve Jones, David Lamb,
Lucy Leung, Brian McKnight, Anjlee Anne Clock is the Calypso Orchid
Patel, Donna Plyley, Richard Pomeroy, Environmental Award Winner
Magdalena Vander Kooy, Rick Waters
and Dorothy Wengler Anne Clock has been hiking the Bruce
Trail with her family since she was eight
Protectors of the Bruce Trail, years old. One day in 2014 Anne and her
Deb Sturdevant wins Bruce Trail mother were hiking near Limehouse and
five years of volunteering: Conservancy Volunteer of the Year!
Louise Carberry, Stella Parr, Carl Tafel, met members of the Toronto Bruce Trail
Kevin Warburton and Vince Zvonar From chaos to order. From boxes in the Club’s Conservation Committee on the
basement to digital records in a museum. Springle property. Anne learned that the
Stewards of the Bruce Trail, From legend to an annotated short history. Committee was planning a native wild-
ten years of volunteering: Deborah (Deb) Sturdevant, as a relative- flower planting in an old meadow on the
Gary Beaudoin and Rose-Mary Mitter ly new Peninsula Bruce Trail Club property to enhance habitat for butterflies,
Archivist, completely modernized the especially the Endangered Monarch
Benefactors of the Bruce Trail, twenty Peninsula Bruce Trail Club’s archival Butterfly. One of the species was Common
years of volunteering: records. She requested all volunteers to Milkweed, so Anne decided to organize
Hamish Duthie look in their storage areas and turn over her Scout troop to grow Milkweed from
the records of the club, including publica- seed and, on a very muddy day in spring
tions of the Rattler, personal books from 2015, help to plant a variety of seedlings
Ross McLean, Club minutes and other cor- in the Springle meadow.
respondence. She read them, purged the Anne’s enthusiasm and commitment
duplicates and catalogued what she had. prompted a member to ask if she would
Deb arranged for the Peninsula Club to like to join the Conservation Committee,
donate much of the archives to the Bruce which she did. In September 2016, the
County Museum, where she arranged a Conservation Committee hosted the
Deed of Gift agreement that provides the Grand Opening of the Todd Bardes
Bruce Trail Conservancy with free access. Meadowlands Side Trail on the Springle
The Peninsula Club now has Google property, including a tour of restoration
Susan Oleskevich Award 2017 – drive from which they can view an inven- activities. Anne, on her own initiative,
Richard Pomeroy tory or all records in the Archives (142 prepared a poster illustrating the life
pages), a two-page summary and an indi- cycle of the Monarch and the impor-
Richard is a true unsung hero. tance of Milkweed and other native wild-
cation of which records are currently at the
He has been an Iroquoia Bruce Trail flowers as a component of butterfly habi-
Museum and which are available digitally.
Club volunteer for over 15 years, holding tat. She greeted visitors that day dis-
In addition Deb created a Historical
various volunteer roles as a trail worker, cussed the restoration of butterfly habitat
Summary. This is a walk through time
Trail Captain, Trail Monitor and finally as to groups of hikers as they came by.
from the origination of the three
a Zone Coordinator. Richard coordinates At 16 years old Anne is the youngest
Peninsula Clubs, the merger, its hiatus and
and compiles the Trail Status Reports for winner of the Calypso Orchid
its resurrection. The Summary is wonder-
his Club, organizes and leads work par- Environmental Award. We thank Anne
ful resource for members and a great proj-
ties with corporate volunteer groups, for being such an inspiration. •
ect used to support the Peninsula Club’s
maintains an email list of volunteers and
50th Anniversary in 2017.
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Calendar Art – 2019
call for submissions for the 2019 All profits from the sale of the calen-
dar go toward the mission of the Bruce
Bruce trail calendar
Trail Conservancy for a secure conser-
Help us show off the beauty of the Bruce vation corridor along the Niagara
Trail and the Niagara Escarpment to Escarpment.
raise money in support of our mission!
We invite you to provide a colourful subject matter: must be along the Bruce
and the location along the Bruce Trail and
image of your explorations on the Trail or related to the Niagara Escarpment
or Niagara Escarpment. If dating work on
Bruce Trail and the Niagara Escarpment, – scenery, flora, fauna, historic sites, etc.
the front, please omit the month.
showcasing its natural beauty, heritage
and the people who hike it. Please note: size: HORIZONTAL FORMAT no smaller
deadline: Friday, March 16, 2018
we prefer original artwork, so please no than 7 ½” x 10 ½” as this is the finished
all artwork is to be received at the Bruce
prints, photographs or photocopies. size of the calendar. Originals can be
Trail Conservancy office, Physical/
High resolution digital submissions are larger but must be in a horizontal format.
Courier address: 55 Head Street, Suite
acceptable if original is too large to ship 101, Dundas, Ontario L9H 3H8;
or deliver in person. medium: any medium may be submit-
Canada Post address: PO Box 857,
A panel of judges will choose 13 pieces ted, except prints, photographs and
Hamilton, Ontario L8N 3N9
for inclusion in the 2019 Calendar. All photocopies.
artwork remains the property of the For more information:
artist and will be returned as soon as Information required to be printed or
Please contact Allison Wright at awright
possible. Each artist who enters will attached clearly on the back:
@brucetrail.org or call 905-529-6821 or
receive a complimentary copy of the your name, address, phone number,
1-800-665-HIKE (4453) ext. 227
2019 calendar. medium used, title of the piece of work
Leave Them A
Natural Legacy
For information about the benefits of
making a bequest or becoming a
Heritage Club Member, please contact:
Marsha Russell,
Director of Communications and Fund Development
The Bruce Trail Conservancy
P.O. Box 857, Hamilton, ON, L8N 3N9
905-529-6821 ext. 251
All inquiries will be kept confidential.
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announce that we are partnering with legendary hospitality, hiking opportunities, wilderness exploration and wildlife viewing.
Adventure canada through to 2019! Many and landscapes await. Join us to experience Newfoundland the way
of you will recall the exciting 2016 and 2017 Newfoundland’s rich natural history, it was meant to be—by sea!
Adventure Auctions that were sponsored by including the remarkable geography of Gros during the voyage Beth Gilhespy, the
Adventure Canada. These auctions generated Morne National Park, is second only to its Bruce trail conservancy’s chief executive
$27,000 in bids, and the funds were quickly incredible cultural offerings. Aboard the ice- officer, will be engaging with Bruce trail
put to work to support the Bruce Trail strengthened expedition vessel, the Ocean guests on a daily basis and offering a series
Conservancy’s mission. In 2018 and 2019 Endeavour, you’ll visit the Red Bay Basque of informative lectures on geology and the
Adventure Canada has agreed to donate two Whaling Station (a UNESCO World Heritage unexpected ways the “Rock” and the
more signature trips for our Adventure Site), explore the Viking history of L’Anse aux niagara escarpment relate.
Auction. Watch for more details on the 2018 Meadows, and enjoy a taste of Mi’kmaq Together with Adventure Canada, the
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Trail Conservancy was important to all of us at and decades of on-the-ground experience. in 2018, and each booking will generate a
Adventure Canada. Our travels take us far and Incredible hiking opportunities await you $250 donation from Adventure Canada,
wide but we are truly grateful to know the on the province’s southern shores, where a directly supporting Bruce Trail Conservancy
beauty of the Bruce Trail awaits us here in fleet of twenty Zodiacs will be your gateway programs.
Ontario when we return” says Cedar Swan, to the rugged coastlines and small fishing
Adventure Canada CEO. outports for which the province is famous. you are invited to a special newfoundland
There, in some of Canada’s most remote and social at the Bruce trail conservancy’s
new for 2018: Adventure canada will be magical communities, long-standing head office 3 - 6pm, February 11, 2018.
hosting a Bruce trail expedition on their traditions of warmth and welcome manifest Adventure Canada will bring us a little bit of
newfoundland circumnavigation cruise in the form of kitchen parties and community Newfoundland as we learn about the
set for october 2 to 12, 2018. dances. And that’s to say nothing of the local Expedition and share a yarn with one of
Newfoundland’s finest storytellers, Dave
food. Aboard the ship, expect entertainment
Paddon. Full details about Newfoundland
Starting and ending in historic St. John’s, from some of the province’s best and
Circumnavigation expedition will be
this trip offers an intimate experience of brightest musical talents. Past featured guests presented and a special trip incentive, that
Newfoundland and Labrador’s lively culture have included the Juno Award-winning directly benefits the Bruce trail conservancy,
and dramatic scenery. Daily expedition stops group The Once! will be offered at this special event.
and community visits put you on the ground This sailing is ideally timed for spectacular
W W W. B R U C E T R A I L . O R G BRUCE TRAIL MAGAZINE 11Land Acquisition
As populations rise and development increases, the covers the majority of the Nature Reserve, which transitions
into a mature Sugar Maple Forest rising up towards the
need to preserve green space in urban areas becomes
Escarpment on the eastern edge. This mature forest, right next
ever more important – and ever more rewarding to an urban subdivision, provides an excellent oasis for species
when its preservation also means permanent such as the White Breasted Nuthatch, Brown Creeper and Red
Bellied Woodpecker.
protection of the Bruce Trail.
After granting a handshake for the Bruce Trail to cross their
property for many years, the owner of this Stoney Creek proper-
Red Oak Nature Reserve – Iroquoia Section
ty decided to sell the land to permanently secure the Bruce Trail.
Lovely Red Oak Nature Reserve is part of the Fruitland
You can find Red Oak Nature Reserve on Map 6 just east of
Escarpment Life Science ANSI, a 161 acre continuously forested
McDui Drive Access Trail between km 15.7 and 14.0 (29th
slope stretching from Grimsby to Stoney Creek. A Red Oak for-
Edition of the Bruce Trail Reference). •
est, with Sugar Maple and White Oak as secondary species,
Photo: Brian Popelier
Mature Red Oaks are the predominant feature of this new nature reserve
12 BRUCE TRAIL MAGAZINE WINTER 2017/2018Our 50th Anniversary year is a great reason to
celebrate: 50 years of the Bruce Trail,
11,300 acres of Escarpment land preserved
so far, and countless adventures enjoyed.
Please make a year-end gift that helps us
As a supporter to the Bruce Trail Conservancy you know the impor- do more of what is important to you,
tance of protecting and connecting natural spaces. Since the 1970s, including the addition of 202 acres to
with your help and the help of so many others, we have preserved our Conservation Corridor.
over 11,300 acres of land along the Niagara Escarpment, protecting
habitat for plants and animals and connecting people to the land as
they walk the beautiful Bruce Trail.
Kemble Wetland
You are part of a growing community of support that is ensuring Nature Reserve
our conservation corridor grows, more land is preserved, and the
Bruce Trail is secured for future generations.
Each dollar donated turns into preserved landscapes of forests,
meadows, wetlands and waterways. Today I am excited to tell you
about our latest initiative to preserve more land, and support vital
programs that ensure the health of the Niagara Escarpment and
the continuance of the Bruce Trail.
Kemble Wetland Nature Reserve lies west of the village of
Kemble. Its 142 acres include regenerating fields, meadows, and
an impressive wetland complex. Together with the adjacent
Photo: Brian Popelier
Kemble Rock Nature Reserve (acquired earlier in 2017) its acqui-
sition creates a remarkable 342 acre expanse of preserved land.
More than 2 km of the Bruce Trail’s Optimum Route will be
secured, and 3 km taken off roadways.
ure
Maple Ridge Nature Reserve is part of the Waterfall Woods Life of Kemble Wetland Nat
northwestern portion Natural and Scientific
Wetland wonder – The s Life Science Are a of
ble Wetland Ash
Science ANSI and the provincially significant Silver Creek Wetland Reserve lies within the Kem are dominated by Swamp Maple and Black
lands Waterthrush.
Interest (ANSI). The wet udi ng the No rthe rn
Complex, and is adjacent to the Bruce Trail Conservancy’s Springle for many birds incl Turtle,
which provide habitat rby include Snapping
species recorded nea sh and
Property. This land is located just north of the charming Village of Other wetland-loving per , Bea ked Spikeru
Rams Head Lady’s Slip White
Northern Map Turtle, s young Sugar Maple,
Limehouse and contains a house and agricultural land, which will be wei ntz’s Sedge. The emerging forest contain hab itat for the Brown
Sch elle nt
thorns, and provide exc
severed off and sold. The resulting 60 acres of conservation land will Ash, White Elm and Haw Gra y Catbird .
Warbler and
Thrasher, Blue-winged
be added to the Bruce Trail’s conservation corridor.
We know that with each acre we preserve the collective benefits
grow. Connected natural spaces are paramount to the species that
live along the Escarpment. Whether large or small, all of our
Escarpment plants and animals need permanently protected, contigu-
ous tracts of natural land to thrive – tracts like the Kemble Wetland
and Maple Ridge Nature Reserves.
Our efforts to set aside a natural legacy for ourselves and for all those
that follow is not only the right thing to do, it is also one of the greatest
Photo: Brian Popelier
things we can do. While the cost to secure land is daunting, the cost
of inaction is much higher. Despite legislation to limit development on
e
the Niagara Escarpment, every year more land is developed, paved, Wetland Nature Reserv
Paniclea Aster at Kemble
quarried and degraded. The good news is that we have a common
sense solution to ensure more natural land is preserved today.
continued →
W W W. B R U C E T R A I L . O R G BRUCE TRAIL MAGAZINE 13With your help, this fall we will add 202 acres of preserved land to our
conservation corridor. The cost to secure this land, and to support the
associated programs to manage these lands and carry out other mis-
sion-based programs, is $1.4 million. Several donors have already
shown their support. Today we have $730,000 committed
towards our goal! This includes the first installment of a two million
dollar pledge from the Patrick J McNally Charitable Foundation, and con-
tributions from the J P Bickell Foundation, KEEN Canada and an anony-
mous donor. These generous donors are hoping you, too, will lend your
support to raise the remaining $670,000.
y
Photo: Beth Gilhesp
We are the only organization committed to preserving Niagara Escarpment
land and making it available for all to explore. We are determined to see
our mission through. With your help we move closer every day. Maple Ridge Natur
e Reserve
old Sugar
As always, we love sharing the land that you have helped preserve. majestic 200 year
Rid ge Na tur e Reserve – This at Ma ple Rid ge Nature
Below is an invitation to a special tour of our newest Nature Maple
nd s as pro ud gu ardian of the forest ture Re d Oak forest
Maple sta ma
n the na ture reserve a deep and at for Northern
Reserves on May 12, 2018 (Kemble Wetland) and May 13, 2018 Reserve. Withi providing ha bit
’s Maple swamp, species including
adjoins a Freeman eral am ph ibian
(Maple Ridge). Plan to join us, or pass the invitation along to some- ers Hawk and sev
Waterthrush, Coop Chorus Frog.
pro vincia lly uncommon Western
one with whom you want to share the beauty of the Bruce Trail and the
the Niagara Escarpment.
Thank you for being a part of our inspiring Bruce Trail community. Your support means everything.
Sincerely,
Beth Gilhespy
Chief Executive Officer, The Bruce Trail Conservancy
PS – In celebration of 50 years of the Bruce Trail, please donate to ensure we are able to share the best of
conservation and recreation with the next generation. Thank you!
✁
Donate today at brucetrail.org, by calling 1.800.665.4453
or by mailing in this form.
Enclosed is my: ❍ Single Gift: ❍ $50 ❍ $75 ❍ $100 ❍ $ ____________________________________ other
❍ Monthly Pledge: $______________________ Per Month. Pledge start date: ________________________________________________________________
Our Promise: If you at any time, for any reason, wish to change or cancel your pledge, you can do so by contacting us. A tax receipt for your pledge will be issued at the end of the year.
Donate by: ❍ Mastercard ❍ Visa ❍ Cheque (payable to The Bruce Trail Conservancy or marked “Void” if pledging)
Card #: _____________________________________________ Expiry Date: _____________ Signature: _____________________________________________________
Name:________________________________________________________________________ Email:__________________________________________________________
Your email is confidential and will not be shared with 3rd parties.
You are invited to enjoy a Donor Tour showcasing the our newest nature reserves. Check here to reserve your spot. Details will be sent to registrants in April.
❍ Kemble Wetland Nature Reserve, Sydenham section - May 12, 2018 ❍ Maple Ridge Nature Reserve, Toronto section - May 13, 2018 (Visit brucetrail.org for more info)
❍ Send me info about including the BTC in my will. ❍ I have included the BTC in my will.
If donations to the profiled properties exceed the required funds, or the BTC is not able to secure the profiled properties, your donation will be used to secure and
steward other lands within the BTC conservation corridor.
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Patrick J. McNally Charitable Foundation commits ensure that land is acquired, permanence for the Bruce Trail is
steadily achieved, and the far reaching benefits offered by the
$2 million to the Bruce Trail Conservancy
Bruce Trail are available to all.
A two million dollar pledge to the Bruce Trail Conservancy
from the Patrick J. McNally Charitable Foundation will
benefit all those who love and value nature.
thank you to all our donors and supporters
Over the next ten years, the Foundation has committed two The Bruce Trail Conservancy greatly appreciates each and every
million dollars, which could grow to three million dollars if gift we receive. We know you have choices about who you are
certain targets are met. All funds will be directed to the acquisi- able to support. We sincerely value your patronage and would
tion of land along the Bruce Trail’s Conservation Corridor. like to acknowledge the following recent donations:
This remarkable gift is a reflection of the longstanding and
deep connection the McNally family has with the Bruce Trail patrick J mcnally charitable Foundation $ 200,000
and the work of the Bruce Trail Conservancy. Pat McNally, who
Anonymous $ 100,000
established the Patrick J. McNally Charitable Foundation, was a
change-maker for the Bruce Trail Conservancy. In 2006, Patrick Iroquoia Bruce trail club $ 35,000
McNally donated his land and home to the Bruce Trail peter ellison $ 25,000
Conservancy to ensure permanence for the Bruce Trail in the estate of mark paul $ 23,904
rapidly developing Waterdown area. His donation of the
dufferin hi-land Bruce trail club $ 20,000
McNally Nature Reserve was the largest gift in the Bruce Trail
Conservancy’s history. As a result of that donation, and the Arcelormittal dofasco Inc $ 15,000
increased profile it gave the land trust, the Bruce Trail sydenham Bruce trail club $ 12,000
Conservancy began a trajectory of increased awareness, dona- Bruce king & valerie Jones $ 10,984
tions and land preservation successes.
toronto Bruce trail club $ 10,100
Pat McNally believed in the same things the Bruce Trail
Conservancy champions. He believed in the preservation of Joan & clifford hatch Foundation $ 10,000
nature, and in making it available to everyone - especially chil- Gordon wilson $ 10,000
dren - so that all could benefit from the physical, emotional city of hamilton $ 5,700
and societal sustenance it provides.
caledon hills Bruce trail club $ 5,424
There is no permanence for the Bruce Trail unless the land
along its Conservation Corridor is secured. This extraordinary Blue mountains Bruce trail club $ 5,000
gift from the Patrick J. McNally Charitable Foundation will Gordon nicholls $ 5,000
Photo: Greg Coman
16 BRUCE TRAIL MAGAZINE WINTER 2017/2018How to Make Gifts That Protect the Niagara ocable beneficiary. You will
Escarpment and Secure the Bruce Trail receive charitable donation
“There are a number of ways a person can play an important receipts for the annual pre-
role in helping the Bruce Trail Conservancy protect and pre- miums paid by you each
serve the Bruce Trail’s Conservation Corridor”, explains Jan year. Receipts can only be
Graves, Director of Fundraising for the Bruce Trail Conservancy. issued for premiums paid
“As a charitable, volunteer-based organization, the Bruce Trail after the transfer of owner-
Conservancy relies on every gift, large or small, to help us ship to the charity. lt is
reach our goal. The following are some of the simplest and important to discuss this
most popular ways to give.” point with your agent
before you make your first
Outright Gifts: premium payment.
These are donated for immediate use by the Bruce Trail You can also transfer an
Conservancy, such as gifts of cash/stocks, gifts in kind and existing policy by naming
monthly gifts. This type of donation allows the Bruce Trail the Bruce Trail Conservancy
Conservancy to address whatever the most urgent needs are at as the owner and irrevoca-
the time and keeps the organization flexible. You can make ble beneficiary. This could
donations online, by mail or by phone—whatever works best! be a policy, for example,
that was taken out to cover
Deferred or Planned Gifts: a mortgage that is now fully
Planned gifts are arranged now for payment in the future. They paid. The Bruce Trail
include: bequests by will, gifts in kind, gifts of property, life Conservancy will issue a
insurance policies, annuities, residual interests and charitable charitable donation receipt for the ‘fair market value’ instead
remainder trusts. Planning a gift to the Bruce Trail Conservancy of ‘cash surrender value’ and for any subsequent premiums
can enable you to maximize your tax benefits. Your account- that you pay in the future. This type of transfer of an exist-
ant, lawyer or financial planner can give you information and ing policy could result in some taxable income; however the
advice on how to best make these gifts work for you. tax credit you will receive from your donation will most
often offset any tax due.
Gifts of RRSPs & RRIFs Or you can name The Bruce Trail Conservancy as a revoca-
Gifts of retirement plans can be made when you name the ble beneficiary on a new or existing policy. It’s always best to
Bruce Trail Conservancy as the beneficiary. This means that talk to your insurance provider about what’s best for you.
upon your death, the Bruce Trail Conservancy receives the pro- Our Commitment to our Donors:
ceeds of the plan and your estate receives a charitable receipt. We promise to recognize your generosity to the Bruce Trail
This receipt will help counterbalance your final tax return, Conservancy by putting every dollar you give to the very best
transforming any final tax liabilities you have when you die use. Our Audited Financial Statements are available online.
into a charitable gift. It’s a really easy way to make a significant We respect your privacy and will protect your personal infor-
donation and ensure the Bruce Trail is protected forever. mation.
Thank you letters and receipts are sent out to every donor
Matching Gifts: that makes a gift of $10 or more. In the case of Memorial or
Whether you are currently working or retired, taking a In Honour gifts, if we are given the name and address we will
moment to check and see if your company participates in notify the family of gifts made in their loved one’s name.
Matching Gift Programs is an easy way to multiply the value
of your donations to the Bruce Trail Conservancy or your vol- How to Make Your Gift to Support the Work of the
unteer time. Often, companies will match the amount of dol- Bruce Trail Conservancy:
lars or effort that their employees (and past employees) give Gifts can be made In Memory, as a get-well wish, to honour a
to registered charities such as the Bruce Trail Conservancy. special occasion (birthday, Mother’s Day, retirement, anniver-
Check with your Human Resources Department to see if this sary etc.) or to make a lasting legacy for the future. To make a
is the case. You will likely be provided with a special form to gift, please visit our secure website at www.brucetrail.org, or
complete. That’s all it takes to make your donations or volun- call 1-800-665-4453 or 905-529-6821, or mail your cheque
teer time go even further. (payable to the Bruce Trail Conservancy) to PO Box 857,
Hamilton, ON L8N 3N9.
Gifts of Life Insurance:
Here are three easy options for giving a life insurance policy Thank you for your support! •
to the Bruce Trail Conservancy. You can purchase new policy
and name The Bruce Trail Conservancy the owner and irrev-
W W W. B R U C E T R A I L . O R G BRUCE TRAIL MAGAZINE 17Friendship Trails - Canadians in Lebanon
By Frank schoenhoeffer
“Lebanon? Why do you want to go groups from around the world to share Lebanon Mountain Trail. At 470 km
there? Isn’t it dangerous?” This is what their knowledge of trails as a form of sus- long, it is divided into 26 sections, each
people would ask when hearing we were tainable development. It’s a natural one a lovely day hike. Each night thru-
forum for countries to share their rich walkers in a different guesthouse, share a
planning a trip to Lebanon. “No” I
cultures. It increases understanding that communal dinner, and save the leftovers
would say, “We know people from we inhabit this world together, and need in their backpacks for lunch the next
Lebanon and they’re all really nice, like to find sustainable ways to protect it day. And the food! It was always deli-
Wafa, and Bechara, and Dunia. They while enjoying it. It’s an honour for all of cious! The aromas of flavourful herbs and
come up from Toronto with their friends, these Trails to represent their respective spices, especially za’atar, were a major
to hike on our Friendship Trail, and we countries in this way. highlight for us.
The first international visit to our It was splendid to hike in real moun-
have a great time together. And they
Lebanon Mountain/Bruce Trail Friendship tains – the Bkassine Side Trail on our first
know people in Lebanon, like Salam, Trail was by Salam Khalife, from the LMT day, and next day Section 22 of the
and Martine, and Gilbert. And they’ll Association Board of Directors, who came Lebanon Mountain Trail, from Jezzine to
help us plan our trip, and make sure we from Lebanon to Canada in April 2015. Aitanit. We were consistently treated to
stay safe in their beautiful country!” She brought several friends from Montreal long, broad views of beautiful snow-
and Toronto up to the Sydenham Club capped peaks, and valleys with pretty vil-
So it was that a small group of 6 for a celebration and hike. Since that visit lages. Then came our first glimpses of
Canadians, representing the Bruce Trail, we’ve had several more groups of Mount Hermon, the man-made Lake
travelled to Lebanon in April 2017 to Toronto-based Lebanese-Canadians return Qaraoun, and the Bekaa Valley.
hike the Lebanon Mountain Trail (LMT), for more hikes. The trail brought us past terraced hills
tour the country, experience life and cul- The six of us organized a reciprocal packed with olives trees, tender fruits,
ture in Lebanon, and make new friends. visit, arranging an itinerary with Gilbert and figs. It led us through pine forests,
The Bruce Trail Conservancy has had a Moukheiber from 33-North Adventure cedar forests, along hedgerows and flow-
“Friendship Trail” with the Lebanon Tour Company in Lebanon. We flew to ering fragrant bushes – more new and
Mountain Trail since 2012, located at the Beirut, were picked up at the airport, and delightful aromas for us. We enjoyed the
Bayview Escarpment Nature Reserve in taken to our first guesthouse in Lebanon. easy comradery that comes from walking
the Sydenham Club section. Friendship We were joining the Thru-Walkers at with people all day. The commanding
Trails have been established as part of the Bkassine. Every year, hikers spend the mountain views inspired poignant con-
World Trails Network to bring together whole month of April hiking the entire versations about cultural differences,
Six Canadians joining Robin (hike leader), and other Thru-Walkers in Bkassine
18 BRUCE TRAIL MAGAZINE WINTER 2017/2018to learn more about Bruce trail Friendship trails, visit:
www.brucetrail.org/pages/trail/friendship-trails
to learn more about the lebanon mountain trail, visit:
www.lebanontrail.org
www.sydenhambrucetrail.ca/lebanonmountaintrail.html
to learn more about possible future trips to lebanon, contact:
Frank Schoenhoeffer – franksch3@gmail.com
Arab - each revamping what had been
there before, and becoming part of the
overall culture of what is now Lebanon.
It’s an amazing story for Canadians who
feel our own history is not as old and
rich, nor as well documented.
Arriving in Beirut, we toured the
National Museum and then visited the
Lebanon Mountain Trail Association
offices. Here we were warmly welcomed
by Martine, Zeinab, Christian and other
leaders of the Association. We discussed
several issues of common interest to our
respective Trail organizations, like trail
maintenance, securing permissions to
cross private land, educating the general
public about trail etiquette, conservation
and protection of fragile eco-systems,
The Cedars of Lebanon
political strife and the effects this all has Finally we arrived at our ultimate desti-
on families and the human experience. nation – the Bruce Trail Friendship Trail at
The long days also inspired fun and a Section 6 on the Lebanon Mountain Trail. Sign at the entrance to the Horsh Ehden Nature Reserve
sense of joy that comes from exertion in We were greeted at the entrance to the
high altitudes. We loved it. Horsh Ehden Nature Reserve by Sandra and how to seek increased funding to
One our third day we took a break Saba, the Manager. She told us about their help us do our good work.
from hiking and did a bit of sightseeing important work to preserve and protect Our thanks go out to: Salam Khalife for
with Gilbert. He took us to the archaeo- this natural area and its lovely forests, and hosting us at her lovely home and taking
logical site of Aanjar (a unique city built helped us plant a seedling cedar tree in us to see the city of Sidon, and the
by Arabs around 710 AD but according honour of our Canadian visit. We felt the Maasser Al-Shouf Cedar Reserve; Alia
to Roman Empire design principles), to true spirit of a Friendship Trail on our who took us for a quick but fascinating
Chateau Ksara for wine tasting and to hike, as we noticed the maple trees history tour of “Downtown” Beirut to see
the Roman temple at Baalbek. Our tour (which are rare in Lebanon, but grow in Martyr’s Square and nearby churches and
guides at all these locations were delight- this section) and felt a piece of “home” in the Clock Tower; our other Lebanese
ful, knowledgeable, and entertaining. this beautiful land. friends mentioned in this story. Thank
And then the Qadisha Valley. What a Then, a short drive down to the you from the bottom of our Canadian
gem! This UNESCO World Heritage site Mediterranean coast to visit the ancient hearts for showing us how warm and
has hundreds of years of history, pre- city of Byblos. Although we had read welcoming Lebanon is. As we share our
served and protected in a stunningly some of the history of Lebanon, here we stories and photos with families and
beautiful valley, yet shared with the local experienced first hand the thousands of friends back in Canada, we encourage
people who live there, and the many pil- years of history and culture of this land. them to also visit friendly, safe, and
grims and tourists who come to visit the First the ancient Phoenicians and their beautiful Lebanon! •
ancient monasteries, historical sites, and early trade and commerce, followed by
hermitages inhabited even today by a many successive invasions and conquer-
faithful few. ings by new civilizations - Greek, Roman,
W W W. B R U C E T R A I L . O R G BRUCE TRAIL MAGAZINE 19The Tenth Annual
winter Quiz
50 questions for our final 50th Anniversary year!
Find a comfy chair and test your knowledge of all that is wonderful about the Bruce Trail.
1. what is the name of this delicate 4. Glacial ice can pick up and transport 7. which native ontario reptile is often
looking plant? rocks hundreds of kilometres before confused with the massasauga
a. Maidenhair Fern leaving them behind as the glacier rattlesnake, going so far as to vibrate
b. Maidenhair Spleenwort melts. these “out of place” rocks, the tip of its tail when threatened?
c. Goldie’s Fern which can be found along the length a. Eastern Ribbonsnake
d. Green Spleenwort of the niagara escarpment, are b. Northern Watersnake
called: c. Milksnake
Photo: Gary Hall
a. Chockstones d. Ring-necked Snake
b. Eskers
c. Dolines 8. For how many years was the Bruce
d. Erratics trail conservancy’s head office
located at Rasberry house (on the
5. which Bruce trail conservancy land grounds of the Royal Botanical
stewardship initiative was created in Gardens), before moving to 55 head
2010 to help protect biodiversity street, dundas, in 2016?
1 along the Bruce trail? a. 52
a. Invasive Species Strategy b. 42
b. No Vehicles Committee c. 32
2. Although the Bruce trail c. Rattlesnake Awareness Program d. 22
conservancy had been providing d. Escarpment Spelunking Team
funds to assist other agencies in land 9. At 1,538 hectares (3,801 acres),
acquisition beginning in 1974, the 6. this geological feature (here located which club section contains the
Beaver valley’s young property at on Bruce trail conservancy-managed most land protected by the Bruce
old Baldy was the first property land in the Beaver valley section) is trail conservancy?
acquired outright by the Bruce trail colloquially known as a: a. Sydenham
conservancy. when was the young a. Hoodoo b. Niagara
property purchased? b. Hourglass c. Dufferin Hi-Land
a. 1963 c. Flowerpot d. Peninsula
b. 1976 d. Drumlin
c. 1984 10. In which club section would you be
d. 1990 the most likely to find carolinian tree
species such as sasafrass and tulip
3. After having acquired 60 properties trees?
on the niagara escarpment the a. Niagara
Bruce trail conservancy recognized b. Blue Mountains
the need for a formal land c. Beaver Valley
stewardship program. In which year d. Caledon Hills
was this program created?
Photo: Beth Gilhespy
a. 1977
b. 1987
c.
d.
1997
2007
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