A non-forester's view of the Ontario Professional Foresters'AGM - The Daily Observer - Ontario, CA

"I am sending in these observations in the hope that some of your readers who have been following the developments in Petawawa around the attempts to get bylaws in place to limit the clear cutting of forests for subdivision development, might be interested in what is going on in forestry in other Ontario towns and cities."

Dualsport Diary

"Notwithstanding the heroic efforts of the Ottawa Mountain Biking Association, who have selflessly and persistently built some fantastic trails in Kanata Lakes, the Ottawa region is inexcusably devoid of good mountain biking. This despite having a world-class landscape with immense trail potential and a vibrant local cycling community.

I'm not making an uninformed claim. As a mountain biker since 1987, when I moved to Ottawa in 1994 one of the first things I did was explore the region's rides. Since then I've ridden pretty much every metre of rideable trail and road within 100 km of Almonte, where I live. Those were some epic days. Now I'm exploring further by motorbike, trying to find untapped potential."

Frontier Adventure Challenge - Jack Van Dorp Racing.com – Ontario Racing

"Peter and I drove to Deerhurst Friday night, arriving around 10 pm and opting for the less ostentatious back-of-the-van-in-the-parking-lot accomodations. Lots of signs of renovations around in advance of next months G8 Summit – including some dumpsters and a variety of shipping trailers here and there. We wanted to get a good sleep though, because the race was anticipated to take 6-8 hours.

We tuned up our bikes using the van light, found a quiet spot at the end of the parking lot, and bunked down for the night. It was a bit cozy with the two of us squeezed between our bikes, but we got by fairly comfortably. Andrew, our teammate, stayed over in Orillia before heading up Saturday morning."

Pedal - Canada's Cycling Magazine

"April 30, 2010 (Toronto, ON) – Registration for the third annual Great Waterfront Trail Adventure, a 720km supported end-to-end cycling tour of the Ontario waterfront and greenways, passing through 41 Ontario waterfront communities in eight days, is now open. The Great Waterfront Trail Adventure launches on Saturday, July 3, 2010 at historic Fort George in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario and ends on July 10, 2010 in Rivi�re Beaudette, Quebec and will be limited to 250 end-to-end entrants in a supported tour that will stretch along the shores of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River, using the Waterfront Trail and Greenway. �

Organized by the Waterfront Regeneration Trust and its over 50 waterfront partners, including local municipalities, conservation authorities and community groups, the Great Waterfront Trail Adventure showcases waterfront communities such as Niagara-on-the-Lake, Hamilton, Pickering, Cobourg, Picton, Kingston, Ivy Lea, Johnstown, Cornwall and South Glengarry."

Ontario and Aboriginal Peoples Closer

“Anishinabek are pleased that the Province of Ontario recognizes the need to consult with us on issues involving the lands, waters and resources within our traditional territories. It’s time to start seeing specific results from all these processes that will move the yardstick on long outstanding issues. ” – Chief Patrick Madahbee, Grand Council Chief, Anishinabek Nation

“I appreciate the leadership of Grand Chief Madahbee and that of the Anishinabek Nation to strengthen our relationship. We have a unique opportunity to work together to ensure that resource issues are addressed in a timely and meaningful way. ” – Jeffrey, Minister of Natural Resources

TheRecord.com - Local - Warmest April on record follows winter’s ‘invisible drought’

"The “invisible drought” is now easier to see.

Waterloo Region — and most of southern Ontario — just finished the warmest April on record, after one of the driest winters in 70 years.

The low water levels in rivers and creeks are more typical of midsummer than spring. Farmers are already irrigating parched fields to coax newly planted seeds to sprout. Allergy season arrived three weeks early, without any steady rains to clean the air."

Restrictions Lifted On Outdoor Burning In Northwestern Ontario

"McGuinty Government Removes Restricted Fire Zone

At noon today, the Restricted Fire Zone across Northwestern Ontario was lifted. Campfires for cooking and warmth are now allowed in this area.

On Friday, April 23, the Restricted Fire Zone was ordered due to the extreme fire hazard and unusually dry spring conditions which resulted in increased forest fire activity. The restrictions are no longer required as the fire hazard has eased due to precipitation across region.�"

Calling all Ladies

"Calling all Ladies who ride! We are once again holding a Garage Door #2 for ladies who ride and own their own motorcycles. Thursday May 6th at 6:30PM. We apologize for the short notice, but we have an opportunity to be featured on a motorcycle tv show and had to bump up the date."

Coureurs de Bois Voyageur Trail Outdoors Club, Elliot Lake Ontario: Thursday April 29, 2010 Hike from Moose Lake to Ouellette Lake

"Welcome to the blog of the Coureurs de Bois Voyageur Trail Outdoors Club headquartered in Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada.
We are a very casual hiking club, affiliated to the Voyageur Trail Association.
We have about 250 kilometers of trails in the pre-cambrian shield, a beautifully scenic and fairly rugged area of lakes, wetlands and rocky areas amply covered by all manner of flora and fauna.
We offer easy and intermediate hiking, canoeing, kayaking, snow shoe hikes, cross-country skiing and special events throughout the year.
Pick up our schedule weekly in the Community Bulletin of the Elliot Lake Standard.
Call Phill at 705-848-8767 for more information."

Lansdowne, Brealey to get bicycle lanes or paths - Peterborough Examiner - Ontario, CA

"Peterborough continues to grow and connect its network of trails and bike lanes, a city official told the arenas, parks and recreation committee on Tuesday.

As part of the ongoing improvements to the trail system, the city is installing 18 trail map signs at prominent locations this year, said Virginia Swinson, acting transportation demand management planner."

Bike tour planned - The Sarnia Observer - Ontario, CA

"For several years now the Arbor Week Committee has been compiling a list of 'Trees of Distinction' in Sarnia-Lambton, and it believes more residents would take note of these special species if they were linked on a bike tour. The sugar maple at the corner of Michigan Avenue and Christina Street on the edge of Tarzanland, one of the redbuds in Terry Fox Park at the corner of London Road and Mitton Street, and the very large branching Scots pine in the Veteran's Memorial section of Lakeview Cemetery visible from Colborne Road, are just some of the trees that have made the list.


'These are very large, old, rare or flowering trees that are distinguished examples of their kind in Sarnia,' said Brenda Lorenz, of the Sarnia Lambton Arbor Week Committee."

Loyalist Township honoured by Conservation Foundation - Napanee Guide - Ontario, CA

"For its long-standing commitment to conserving environmentally-sensitive lands within the community, the Cataraqui Conservation Foundation (CCF) recently awarded Loyalist Township with its Community Award.

A special awards ceremony took place on Earth Day, April 22, at the Outdoor centre at the Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area just outside Kingston.

Other conservation awards were handed out to Dr. James McCowan, who received the Citizenship Awards, the Queen's University Biological Station received the Education Award, while Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority general manager Steve Knechtel picked up the Stewart Fyfe Conservation Award."

Take a bird walk Saturday - Northumberland Today - Ontario, CA

"In celebration of International Migratory Bird Day Saturday, the partners of the Rice Lake Plains Joint Initiative are leading an outdoor excursion and free family workshop on local birds and how to conserve and restore their habitat.


Elizabeth Kellogg will lead a morning walk through the Alderville Black Oak Savanna, looking at the grassland birds of the Rice Lake Plains. The workshop that follows will feature Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources avian biologist Patrick Hubert, whose topic will be Bird Conservation: Protection, Partnerships and Possibilities. Alderville Black Oak Savanna education-and-outreach co-ordinator Janine McLeod will also discuss grassland sparrows."

Learning the coaching trade - Gananoque Reporter - Ontario, CA

"The Gananoque Canoe Club started their summer season this past weekend with the celebration of Ontario Coaches week. Canoe Kayak Canada was instrumental in the week long drive that aims to promote the value and importance of trained and certified sprint canoe kayak coaches and their continued professional development and education."

Town can keep rail trail funds for related projects | www.citizen.on.ca | Orangeville Citizen

"The Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RlnC) Program in Ontario and the Ontario Recreation Program (Ontario REC) have agreed to let Orangeville keep the funding it received for the terminated rail side trail project and use it for other projects.

The Canada-Ontario Recreational Infrastructure Joint Secretariat considered the town’s recommendation that the $220,000 in funds be directed instead towards the town’s “missing links” project. It decided this project complies with the terms and conditions of the joint federal/provincial recreational infrastructure funding program.

The project recommendations were voted in at Monday night’s public council meeting.

Missing link One is the section on C-Line from Brenda Blvd. to Broadway. Missing link Two is the section on Riddell Road between Alder Street and Montgomery Boulevard."

SPRINGJAM in Parry Sound Ontario - Yamaha Grizzly ATV Forum

"Just a reminder, springjam is this weekend. Any members who are up therebe sure and say hello! We have 22 guys from Windsor staying at the el-mar resort, most grizzz riders. I'll be one of the camo bikes with custom s/s bumpers and LOUD leo vince exhaust..C YA there!!"

Kingston BMX riders chosen to participate in Team Ontario Florida spring training camp - Sports - By Kristen Coughlar Kingston Local Sports News

"EMC Sports - Four members of Kingston BMX have just returned from a sunny hiatus in Florida during the Ontario Cycling Association's Spring BMX Camp."

2010 Cambridge Tour de Grand Family Bicycle Ride | City of Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

"Sunday, June 13th, 2010

Explore Cambridge! Journey through the scenic rural route of the Grand River, or coast through the urban areas of this beautiful city. Maps and refreshments are provided. Bicycle helmets are mandatory for riders. Join us on June 13th to ride one of eight routes, 10 km, 15 km, 25 km, 50 km, 60 km, 72 km, 100 km, and 160 km ( 100 miles)

THE WEBSITE IS NOW UPDATED AND YOU CAN REGISTER ONLINE."

Pedal for hope takes cycling tour to Minden - Minden Times - Ontario, CA

"Students and staff at Archie Stouffer Elementary School greeted the Pedal for Hope cyclers with thunderous cheers and applause on April 26 as the team paid the school a visit.

The Pedal for Hope tour was started by the Peterborough chapter of Cops for Cancer back in 2005, with all funds going towards the Canadian Cancer Society. The initiative sets out to bring awareness and funds to pediatric cancer research."

The Nature Conservancy of Canada: Launching the 2010 Conservation Volunteers season in Ontario

"Spots are quickly filling up for the Nature Conservancy of Canada's (NCC's)2010 Conservation Volunteers (CV) season, which kicks off in Ontario on April 24th. In honour of Earth Day and National Volunteer Week, the season's first event at the Happy Valley Forest will see volunteers pulling invasive Garlic Mustard from the understory in an effort to protect native species — an event which is already full!"