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Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Trail Tracks
Trail Tracks is the monthly e-Newsletter from American Trails. Check the topics below for links to the world's most comprehensive online source for planning, designing, building, funding, managing, enhancing, and supporting trails and greenways. We are celebrating National Recreation Trails this month. This year we are proud to announce the addition of 31 trails in 15 states to the National Trails System.
Grand Actions Newsletter
The link to view the July/August issue of Grand Actions is here:
http://www.grandriver.ca/GrandStrategy/2010_julyaug_grandactions.pdf
This issue is packed with information and stories related to the Grand River watershed and the work that is being carried out by the GRCA and its many partners. It features information about snapping turtles, fish hatcheries, American chestnut trees and upcoming events such as the Grand River Watershed Awards.
http://www.grandriver.ca/GrandStrategy/2010_julyaug_grandactions.pdf
This issue is packed with information and stories related to the Grand River watershed and the work that is being carried out by the GRCA and its many partners. It features information about snapping turtles, fish hatcheries, American chestnut trees and upcoming events such as the Grand River Watershed Awards.
LIO’s Roar: Providing One-Stop Access to Ontario Data | Articles - Publishing Titles | GeoPlace
"Ontario Trail Network
To support the Ministry of Health Promotion’s Ontario Trails Strategy, LIO is working with organizations across Ontario to collect trail information in a database called the Ontario Trail Network. LIO also works with trail users and managers to define data collection methods, standards and long-term data maintenance approaches."
Ontario Trails Council is pleased to be a key contributor to the basic resources that help to populate this important public information.
To support the Ministry of Health Promotion’s Ontario Trails Strategy, LIO is working with organizations across Ontario to collect trail information in a database called the Ontario Trail Network. LIO also works with trail users and managers to define data collection methods, standards and long-term data maintenance approaches."
Ontario Trails Council is pleased to be a key contributor to the basic resources that help to populate this important public information.
Adopt-a-Road Cleanup - June 2010 :: Eastern Ontario Trail Blazers
"EOTB has adopted 2 km of Hwy 508 leading into Munfords in Calabogie. We use this road so often on the way to so many trails and to camp, it only makes sense that we try to help keep it beautiful.
2 km doesn't sound like much but on a hot day, under attack by ants, wading through long grass, thistles and brush, it's a lot of work! In the end the work was done, both sides, and we followed up with lunch at Polly's Little Shanty in Calabogie.
The neighbours were happy to see us: one drove home and came back a few minutes later with tomato stakes primed with nails aka 'garbage sticks' to make it go a little quicker. Thanks!"
2 km doesn't sound like much but on a hot day, under attack by ants, wading through long grass, thistles and brush, it's a lot of work! In the end the work was done, both sides, and we followed up with lunch at Polly's Little Shanty in Calabogie.
The neighbours were happy to see us: one drove home and came back a few minutes later with tomato stakes primed with nails aka 'garbage sticks' to make it go a little quicker. Thanks!"
Toxic plant found growing in park
"City of Ottawa inspectors have discovered toxic giant hogweed in a city park and on private property.
Juices from the plant, which can grow to huge heights, can cause permanent blindness, burns and scarring.
A memo distributed to city council members on Tuesday said residents are warned to stay clear of the weeds at first and call 3-1-1 for more information."
Juices from the plant, which can grow to huge heights, can cause permanent blindness, burns and scarring.
A memo distributed to city council members on Tuesday said residents are warned to stay clear of the weeds at first and call 3-1-1 for more information."
PIC - Draft Heber Down Conservation Area Management plan
"The Central Lake Ontario Conservation (CLOCA) invites you to drop by a public information centre regarding the draft Heber Down Conservation Area Management Plan in Whitby. The public information centre will be held on Wednesday, July 21st from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the upper meeting room at Cullen Central Park, 300 Taunton Road West, Whitby, ON (Google Map).
'We would like to encourage the public and especially anyone that has visited Heber Down Conservation Area to come out, review the draft management plan and give us your comments,” states Jamie Davidson, Conservation Areas Planner with Central Lake Ontario Conservation. “With a beautiful creek, trails, pond and natural areas, Heber Down Conservation Area sees more than 30,000 visitors annually. Started in 2007, this Management Plan will be a guiding document for the future management of the conservation area for the next decade and beyond.”"
'We would like to encourage the public and especially anyone that has visited Heber Down Conservation Area to come out, review the draft management plan and give us your comments,” states Jamie Davidson, Conservation Areas Planner with Central Lake Ontario Conservation. “With a beautiful creek, trails, pond and natural areas, Heber Down Conservation Area sees more than 30,000 visitors annually. Started in 2007, this Management Plan will be a guiding document for the future management of the conservation area for the next decade and beyond.”"
2010 A.D. Latornell Conservation Symposium Newsletter
"Biodiversity is the rich mix of ecosystems and species found all across Ontario. Protecting biodiversity is important because our natural environment provides clean and sustainable water, good air quality, and supports a host of environment-related economic opportunities. With biodiversity as this year’s theme at the A.D. Latornell Conservation Symposium, we hope to stimulate thinking and see how, in Ontario, we can take actions that protect and promote important biodiversity."
NGOs – we & others Blog Archive North American Riding for the Handicapped Association NARHA
"NARHA, along with its dedicated members and volunteers, has been a pioneer in the field of EAAT, bringing the novel idea of therapeutic horseback riding to the United States from Europe in the middle of the twentieth century. Lis Hartel, an award-winning dressage rider from Denmark, is generally regarded as the impetus for the development of therapeutic riding in Europe. Despite being physically impaired by polio, Hartel took the silver medal in Grand Prix dressage at the 1952 Olympics in Helsinki, and medical and equine professionals around Europe soon began to implement programs for riding as a form of physical therapy.
Word of these events spread quickly to the United States and Canada, and therapeutic riding centers began opening in North America as well. Two of the first professional riding centers were the Community Association of Riding for the Disabled, founded by J.J. Bauer and Dr. R.E. Renaud in Toronto, Ontario; and the Cheff Center for the Handicapped, founded with the help of Lida McCowan in Augusta, Michigan."
Word of these events spread quickly to the United States and Canada, and therapeutic riding centers began opening in North America as well. Two of the first professional riding centers were the Community Association of Riding for the Disabled, founded by J.J. Bauer and Dr. R.E. Renaud in Toronto, Ontario; and the Cheff Center for the Handicapped, founded with the help of Lida McCowan in Augusta, Michigan."
Camp Big Canoe, Ontario | American River Rafting
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Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Tourism - Camping & Hiking Trails
"An extensive trail system traverses Oshawa through the Harmony Creek Valley and Lake Ontario waterfront, connecting the city by bike and walking trails. Used year-round for walking, cycling, jogging, fishing, bird-watching and cross-country skiing it is network worth exploring. Maps are available online free.
www.oshawa.ca/mun_res/trails.asp"
www.oshawa.ca/mun_res/trails.asp"
Muskoka's Second Annual Amazing Race - Eventbrite
"On August 14, 2010, Muskoka Trails Council is hosting Muskoka's Second Annual Amazing Race! This is the day when you could find new ways to appreciate Muskoka, new ways to challenge yourself, and find new ways to have fun! Expect a day that is not for the faint at heart, but for someone who loves a fun challenge!
VOLUNTEER SPOTS and SPONSORSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE
Contact Sandra Beausoleil for complete details.
email: info@muskokatrailscouncil.com or tel: 705-641-0562"
VOLUNTEER SPOTS and SPONSORSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE
Contact Sandra Beausoleil for complete details.
email: info@muskokatrailscouncil.com or tel: 705-641-0562"
Take the new Bike Train to Muskoka on your next summer getaway
"The award-winning Bike Train Initiative is once again expanding service in Ontario, this time to Muskoka and Ontario’s Near North. On three pilot weekends cyclists will be able to board the Ontario Northlander train in Toronto and travel to Gravenhurst, Huntsville and South River with their bikes securely stowed in a baggage car.
Muskoka and Ontario’s Near North has long been known as a go-to place for outdoor pursuits and rugged Canadian landscapes. The Bike Train provides visitors and summer residents with an eco-friendly option to explore the region. Passengers join a community of travellers onboard, and receive cycling maps, t-shirts and self-guided feature itineraries to enjoy their weekend getaway."
Muskoka and Ontario’s Near North has long been known as a go-to place for outdoor pursuits and rugged Canadian landscapes. The Bike Train provides visitors and summer residents with an eco-friendly option to explore the region. Passengers join a community of travellers onboard, and receive cycling maps, t-shirts and self-guided feature itineraries to enjoy their weekend getaway."
ATV reminder after high miler reported - Chatham Daily News - Ontario, CA
"Citizens are reminded that riding an All-Terrain Vehicle on municipal roads is not legal and could lead to injury and serious charges.
The Chatham-Kent Police Service received a call Sunday about an ATV going more than 100 km/h on Grande River Line.
Police said the ATV had two people on it, which is not allowed, and neither were wearing helmets."
The Chatham-Kent Police Service received a call Sunday about an ATV going more than 100 km/h on Grande River Line.
Police said the ATV had two people on it, which is not allowed, and neither were wearing helmets."
Visiting Owen Sound, Ontario on Georgian Bay
"There are numerous trails maintained by Grey Sauble Conservation. Hiking is also a popular past-time in the Owen Sound area as many of the trails link to the Bruce Trail, the longest footpath in the world. Enjoy a variety of outdoor attractions such as waterfalls, rocky shorelines and views from cliff-tops!"
Boose takes the path less travelled
"When Christine Boose heads out the door for a run, she's hoping to encounter a few tree roots or rocks along the way.
Far from your typical pound-the-pavement jogger, Boose veered off the road a few years ago and never looked back.
The 50-year-old geography teacher at Forster has become one of the best female trail runners around, regularly beating competitors half her age.
Trail running is cross-country with an edge."
For a selection of Ontario running trails check out: http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trail-activities/running/
Far from your typical pound-the-pavement jogger, Boose veered off the road a few years ago and never looked back.
The 50-year-old geography teacher at Forster has become one of the best female trail runners around, regularly beating competitors half her age.
Trail running is cross-country with an edge."
For a selection of Ontario running trails check out: http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trail-activities/running/
Monday, July 12, 2010
Hanover Bike Park IMBA Canada Ontario Rep Blog: All things IMBA Canada, ON
"Some times I get taken by surprise. This is one of those times, and what a pleasant surprise it is. A new place to ride.
I stumbled (virtually) across Hanover Bike park when one of my Google Alerts listed this Pinkbike.com article. Interesting. For those who don’t know where Hanover is (I didn’t), it is right between Bruces and Grey County. Interesting, considering Bruce County just revamped it’s Adventure Park due to insurance/liability concerns. I had to know more, so I got on the horn with Chris Sanderson to find out how it all came to be."
I stumbled (virtually) across Hanover Bike park when one of my Google Alerts listed this Pinkbike.com article. Interesting. For those who don’t know where Hanover is (I didn’t), it is right between Bruces and Grey County. Interesting, considering Bruce County just revamped it’s Adventure Park due to insurance/liability concerns. I had to know more, so I got on the horn with Chris Sanderson to find out how it all came to be."
Ontario's Other Wine Route - AOL Travel Canada
“I think Niagara is starting to take us seriously,” said Adriano Ciotoli, co-founder of WindsorEats.com, a culinary tourism website showcasing Windsor-Essex County and Pelee Island.
One of the lesser known wine regions in Ontario, Windsor-Essex County is home to 15 wineries and counting. The local Amish heritage, strawberry fields and warm beaches are increasingly getting noticed by tourists."
One of the lesser known wine regions in Ontario, Windsor-Essex County is home to 15 wineries and counting. The local Amish heritage, strawberry fields and warm beaches are increasingly getting noticed by tourists."
Take the Lane: Portland mayor to join Ontario Bike Summit
"Sam Adams, the mayor of the oh-so-bicycle-friendly Portland, Ore., is a featured speaker at the second Ontario Bike Summit, to be held Monday, Sept. 20 and Tuesday, Sept, 21, in Burlington, Ont."
Be sure to see: http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trail-activities/cycling---roads-paths/
Hopefully this year STR leadership will invite OTC, fellow trail and road share experts to participate in a speaking capacity.
Be sure to see: http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trail-activities/cycling---roads-paths/
Hopefully this year STR leadership will invite OTC, fellow trail and road share experts to participate in a speaking capacity.
Buckwallow! Mountain Trail Freeride Road Tri BMX Comfort Bikes – Freewheel Cycle Ontario – Everything for the cycling enthusiast!
"Some of the Freewheel Crew hit up Buckwallow on the Canada Day weekend. We shot some good footage with our GoProHD. Hit the external Vimeo link for this full HD. Thanks to Mike @ Buckwallow for creating these super fun trails!! Enjoy"
Anishinabek Nation: Union of Ontario Indians
"In 1999, the Union of Ontario Indians implements trapping licencing system establishing the Anishinabek Nation Trapping Authority and began negotations with Ontario and Canada.
The Trapping Harmonization Agreement between Canada, Ontario and Anishinabek Nation was officially signed in 2005, for five years. This historic signing means that the UOI will be taking administrative responsibility for the issuing of trapping licences for its member communities, however it continues a partnership with both the federal and provinicial governments to reslove long standing issues as required.
The priniciples that guide the implementation of the Anishinabek Harmonization Trapping Agreement are respect for and promotion of the cultural and traditional harvesting activities of the Anishinabek people and harmonization of the UOI and the Ministry systems."
The Trapping Harmonization Agreement between Canada, Ontario and Anishinabek Nation was officially signed in 2005, for five years. This historic signing means that the UOI will be taking administrative responsibility for the issuing of trapping licences for its member communities, however it continues a partnership with both the federal and provinicial governments to reslove long standing issues as required.
The priniciples that guide the implementation of the Anishinabek Harmonization Trapping Agreement are respect for and promotion of the cultural and traditional harvesting activities of the Anishinabek people and harmonization of the UOI and the Ministry systems."
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