Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve
Quinte Conservation
We Welcome Returning Members!
Credit Valley Conservation Authority
Town of Halton Hills
Township of Madawaska Valley
Clearview Township
Trails Education News
NEXT COURSE - JUNE 2, 2014
Ontario boasts over 80,000 km in trails. Whether you're in downtown Toronto or North of Superior, we have a trail for you. The Ontario Trails Council is a registered charity, led by volunteers who promote the development, management, use and conservation of Ontario's trails. You'll find everything from gentle walking trails to rock faces for climbing and water routes to canoe and kayak.
Showing posts with label Environment. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Environment. Show all posts
Monday, April 7, 2014
Ontario Trails News - we thank new and returning members for supporting our charitable Ontario Trails work.
We Welcome New Members!
Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve
Quinte Conservation
We Welcome Returning Members!
Credit Valley Conservation Authority
Town of Halton Hills
Township of Madawaska Valley
Clearview Township
Trails Education News
NEXT COURSE - JUNE 2, 2014
Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve
Quinte Conservation
We Welcome Returning Members!
Credit Valley Conservation Authority
Town of Halton Hills
Township of Madawaska Valley
Clearview Township
Trails Education News
NEXT COURSE - JUNE 2, 2014
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Ontario Trails News - Land Issues, Trails and more!
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Helping Small, Rural and Northern Municipalities Build Roads and Bridges
The new Ontario government plans to create a fund of $100 million for 2013 - 2014, to help small, rural and Northern municipalities build roads, bridges and other critical infrastructure.The government recognizes the unique needs of these communities and the importance of high quality infrastructure in all areas of the province. This would also help support the local economy and construction jobs across Ontario.
This investment would be the first step of a comprehensive transportation plan for rural and Northern Ontario. Making sure every part of the province can move with ease is part of the government's plan to create jobs and build a prosperous and fair Ontario.
http://www.moi.gov.on.ca/en/infrastructure/building_together/progress_update.asp
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This spring, we invite you to help to create a Big Picture Legacy for the Carolinian Zone.
As you know, this ecoregion is an irreplaceable national treasure. Yet cumulative impacts threaten ecological services that are fundamental to the health of this region.
Thanks to you, Carolinian Canada has a Big Picture strategy for ecosystem health in southwestern Ontario. Our Biodiversity Hotspot Plans, established with a community of leaders address immediate threats and specific critical actions for thriving landscapes.
The Coalition Board is, therefore, establishing a Big Picture Legacy Circle to connect conservation-minded allies to act quickly and efficiently for ecosystem health and biodiversity.
A strong circle of Friends will make things happen for this region. You can join the circle:
- As a Visionary Patron by pledging $1,000, $5,000 or more
- As a Sustaining Sponsor by contributing $250
- As a Long-time Friend by contributing monthly $10, $20 or $30 or annually $100
- As a Legacy Friend by planning a bequest or memorial donation.
- Ecosystem Recovery catalyzes critical actions for 500+ rare species and habitats
- Erie Coastal Stewardship EcoTrail engages new allies in treasuring Canada’s south coast
- Grow Wild! motivates and assists stakeholders in priority habitat actions
- Landowner Leaders inspires landowners to save, steward and seed habitat
- Carolinian Student Interns research stewardship with Universities
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Canoe Heads for Kids: Sparking a Change
OurKids.net (blog)
Canoe Heads for Kids will see over 100 participants embark on an urban canoe trip, with the goal of supporting underprivileged children to attend overnight summer camps in Ontario through Amici Camping Charity. campforcanoeheads2 300x225 Canoe ...
See all stories on this topic »
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Thursday, March 14, 2013
Ontario Trails - Warmer winters the norm, means more activity on Ontario Trails!
Warm winters becoming norm in northern Ontario
Thursday March 14, 2013 Global warming continues to be a topic studied in Canada considering the impacts it has on the country’s weather, especially in northern regions.
Lenny Carpenter — Wawatay NewsRecently, a group of researchers from Montreal’s McGill and Concordia universities predicted the widespread disappearance of outdoor hockey rinks across the country over the next 50 years due to global warming.
The scientists — Nikolay Damyanov and Lawrence Mysak of McGill and Concordia’s Damon Matthews — tracked historical temperature trends recorded since 1951...
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Trail Counts
EVER WONDERED WHO IS USING YOUR TRAIL AND WHEN? LOOKING FOR MORE THAN
JUST A STATIC COUNT OF TRAIL ACTIVITY? TELL OTHERS ABOUT WHAT TYPE OF
PERSON IS USING YOUR TRAIL, WHAT MAKES YOUR TRAIL A POPULAR
DESTINATION...AND MORE!
4 decals per sheet - each decal is @ 6" (W) X 1.75" (T) or 15.24cm (W) X 4.44cm (T)
2 decals per sheet - each decal is @ 9" (W) X 2.25" (T) or 22.86cm (W) x 5.72cm (T)
execdir@ontariotrails.ca
*Shipping and handling extra
** Colour print extra
WE HAVE YOUR ANSWER.
Utilizing smartphone technology trail users can now complete a short survey that:
- Logs in the trip
- Single counts individual users
- Consolidates results for centralized reporting
- Consultation on survey content.
- We ask your questions - the facility manager asks what they want to know!
- Allows for separate trail counting
- Multi-season operation
- 24/7collection
- Identifies quality of trail experiences
- Provides you feedback loop
LOW MAINTENANCE
Using weatherproof decals our methods allow users to quickly and easily
provide you with information you need to assess, improve, direct,
re-direct, or provide information to the user - while on the trail. Our
proprietary method has been developed by over 140 trail users and with
the input of The City of Thunder Bay and Norfolk County Trail Managers.
LOW COST
$50.00 per trail per year (max 3 trails) includes:
- Decal design
- Decal Printing - max 6 sheets, various size decals
- More decals option (fee charged)
- Survey Set-up
- Survey reports
- All system maintenance
- Regional Comparisons
- Seasonal variances
- Trail differentiations
- Use patterns
PACKAGES
OTC Member? - Take $25.00 off each package!
- Blue - 4-10 trails: $300.00 plus HST and registration fees
- Maximum 20 sheets of decals
- Green - 10-20 trails: $500.00 plus HST and registration fees
- Maximum 40 sheets of decals
- Gold - 20 or more trails: Starting at $1,000 plus HST and registration fees
- TBD
VARIOUS DECAL SIZES TO MEET YOUR NEEDS!
8 decals per sheet - each decal is @4.5" (W) X 1.12" (T) or 11.43cm (W) X 2.8cm (T)
4 decals per sheet - each decal is @ 6" (W) X 1.75" (T) or 15.24cm (W) X 4.44cm (T)
2 decals per sheet - each decal is @ 9" (W) X 2.25" (T) or 22.86cm (W) x 5.72cm (T)
NETWORKED TRAIL TRAFFIC SERVICE -
Do you have a trail that comes into your area from somewhere else? Is it
managed by someone other than you? Ever want to know how much trail
traffic was passing through, staying. or going away from your place - on
your trail? Trails network and they cross jurisdictions. How much
maintenance are you doing for traffic that comes from someone else's
trail? We can answer that! Watch this space for our Trillium Trail (C)
Decal. It is designed specifically for trail networks
OTHER FACILITIES?
Do you have a trail that comes into park, runs around the arena or pool
and you'd like to know more about cross flow and traffic integration?
Ontario Trails can offer this same method to integrate additional
feedback from your other recreation facilities as well - producing for
you a comprehensive report on traffic, quality of experience at your
arena, pool or tourism destination - giving you a sense of aggregate
operation and our 4 F's - "fit, flow, funding and function."
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Call Patrick at 877-668-7245execdir@ontariotrails.ca
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Trailhead Ontario
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Trailhead Ontario Website
Trailhead Ontario Registration - Early Bird Ends April 1, 2013
Our Plan for 2013 – "From Recreation to Tourism" There are a lot of new
trails and trail tourism partnerships in RTO8. The Ontario Trails
“Trailhead Ontario 2013″ Committee is is pleased to announce the Holiday Inn Waterfront Peterborough as the location of our conferencing. Site locations for our trail education program are being determined now.
NATURAL/ HISTORIC SITES
When you’re entering the region from any direction the noticeable
feature that differentiates Peterborough from other Cities or Counties
in Ontario is the distinct rolling hills. These hills, while beautiful
when full with fall foliage, have a unique history behind them. When
the last ice age was receding, it left behind large pockets of sediment,
which it picked up while proceeding to grow and freeze everything in
its path. These pockets of sediment are what create the rolling hill
effect you see now. The leftover hills are called Drumlins and
Peterborough is home to one of the largest Drumlin fields in Canada.
The reason is unknown, however when traveling along the trails or the
roads, makes sure you keep an eye out for the next hill and think about
how it really was created.
Become a Trailhead Ontario Presenter - tell us about yourself!
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Ontario Trail Projects - this page details our work in 32 areas of Ontario.
Ontario Trails Council
liaise with the province, and through membership input we conduct a
variety of surveys and create reports that guide decision makers at all
levels - these include:
- Trail Priorities
- Accessibility
- Land Use Planning
- Ontario Cycling Route Commentary
- Use of Maintenance Vehicles on Trails
- Community Development
- Event Planning for Trail Groups
- Safe Trails Manual
- Regional Tourism Trail Inventory RTO12
And more.
We can get you to a significant trails audience.
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Ontario Trail Council Membership
Membership renewals for 2013 started going out December 1st, 2012. Thanks to the 77+ organizations that have renewed so far!
On behalf of OTC we thank you for your support. If there is a group you know that is not a member contact us and we'll send them a note on membership benefits.
On behalf of OTC we thank you for your support. If there is a group you know that is not a member contact us and we'll send them a note on membership benefits.
THANKS! MERCI!
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