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Earthroots Engo posted in Changing of the Seasons Gathering in Temagami

Earthroots Engo 3:30pm Jul 26

Tree Top Adventure Challenge

Hiking Buddies!

Added by Heather, Hiking Buddy Organizer

Saturday, August 25, 2012
10:00 AM

Treetop Eco-Adventure Park
53 Snow Ridge Court
Oshawa, ON

Price: CAD40.00 per person
Pay online

Government responds to War of 1812 omission
CBC.ca
The Department of Canadian Heritage has responded to CBC's query about why First Nations representatives were left out of the War of 1812 re-enactment during the Tall Ships Festival in Halifax last week. Parks Canada wasn't able to respond before our ...
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Whitby Lake Shore Trail

Hiking Buddies!

Wednesday, August 1, 2012
7:00 PM

Needs a location
Coming soon!

Hike Ontario

Hiking guide to Sleeping Giant Provincial Park, Ontario | Matador ...
ON ANY GIVEN DAY, in Sleeping Giant Provincial Park, you can identify more than 100 species of birds. “Hear that?” Parks Canada's Greg Stroud asks me.
matadornetwork.com/.../hiking-guide-to-sleeping-giant-provin...

Claremont Conservation

Hiking Buddies!

Saturday, July 28, 2012
10:00 AM

Needs a location
Coming soon!

Area bicyclists enjoy great adventure along waterfront trail
EMC St. LawrenceThe inaugural Great Waterfront Trail Adventure took place five years ago, and it was intended to both celebrate and raise awareness of the elaborate system of cycling trails throughout Southern and Eastern Ontario. The 8-day Trail Adventure is ...See all stories on this topic »

Glen Murray posted in SPONSOR ME: I’m Cycling from Toronto to Montreal, 2 Weeks to Departure for the Friends For Life Bike Rally

Glen Murray 4:07pm Jul 26 Our journey to Montreal will start on Sunday morning. I look forward to the bike ride with my friends for a greater cause

Bike lanes: Separated lanes for Sherbourne St. go ahead
Toronto Star
It could cost $250000 to put Jarvis back the way it was, with a reversible fifth lane for commuters, said Jared Kolb, of advocacy group Cycle Toronto. “It would be a colossal waste of money,” Kolb said. “The street's working very well. It's a good example of ...See all stories on this topic »

Cyclist back in Hamilton after month-long water trek
Hamilton Spectator
Paul Baines wants you to meet Lake Ontario. He's lived right by it — has jogged by it, walked along it, swum in it — for years. But it took a month-long cycling trip around its shores for him to realize he was a stranger to the water. “We know more ...
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Media Advisory - Photo Opportunity - Pedal Power: Hundreds of Cyclists to Bike ...
Canada NewsWire (press release)
TORONTO, July 26, 2012 /CNW/ - Close to 400 bicycle riders and crew will begin a 600 kilometre journey from Toronto to Montreal in the 14th Annual Friends For Life Bike Rally, presented by Scotiabank, on Sunday, July 29, 2012. Departing at 9 a.m. from ...See all stories on this topic »

More On The Canoe In Native Art by Mike

Last week I posted some images of the canoe in Norval Morrisseau's art. This got me to thinking about other depictions of the canoe in Native art. So I have included work from various artists....a piece by Leland Bell....one by Carl Beam....another by Roy Thomas....a couple by Pitcheigwaneh....and several by Michael Robinson:

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Ontario Trails Education Program News - Forward the Flyer to a Friend

Interactive Flyer! Forward to a Friend. We have produced an introduction letter, a course postcard, a press release, calendar, facebook page and registration pages.This week we are pleased to offer a flyer, all you have to do is download, add the recipients name and send! Or if you prefer send them this e-mail! Upcoming Course: Provincial Legislation and Trails This program will provide participants with a broad exposure to the key pieces of legislation they should be aware of in advance of starting to build a trail. This course will be delivered as a one day, full day program. There are several key pieces of legislation in Ontario that affect the development, management and operation of trails. Volunteers and professionals involved in this field should be aware of these pieces of legislation and their relevance to the trails community. We will address these items through presentations on the legislation and case law, and interactive case studies and discussion to demonstrate the scope of the law and the resulting rights and obligations under the legislation. This course is designed to make trail builders and managers aware of the impact legislations have on the development and management of their trails. Register Learn more at www.ontariotrails.on.ca/courses Instructor: Kathy Wiele Kathy Wiele, BRLS, DPA, MPA (in progress), President of Lifetime Consulting Services, has consulted to governments, local, provincial and national across Ontario and Canada for 30 years. Kathy has recently completed research in mitigating risk for trails as part of her Masters in Public Administration program, which will be distributed through the Ontario Trails Council in the near future. Course Information WHEN September 6, 2012 8:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. LOCATION Wasaga Rec PLex 1724 Mosely St. Wasaga Beach, L9Z 1Z8 COST $130.00 plus HST   The Current Calendar COURSE TITLE DESCRIPTION   DATES LOCATION INSTRUCTOR COST Volunteer Management View PDF   November 20, 2012 North Grenville Diana Smyth $130.00 + HST Business Planning and Budgetting View PDF   September 27, 2012 Sulphur Springs Conservation Authority Bob MacFarland $130.00 + HST Legislation View PDF/Doc   September  6, 2012 Wasaga Beach Kathy Weile $130.00 + HST View PDF   November 15, 2012 North Grenville Kathy Weile $130.00 + HST Ecosystem and Natural Heritage View PDF   November 8, 2012 North Grenville Scott Laver $130.00 + HST View PDF   December 3, 2012 TBD Scott Laver $130.00 + HST Wilderness First Aid View PDF   October 11, 12, 2012 Sulphur Springs Conservation Authority Paul Torsitano $250.00 + HST Food and Nutrition View PDF   November 27, 2012 North Grenville Renee Bernardi-Ronan $110.00 + HST Marketing and Promotion View PDF   September 20, 2012 Sulphur Springs Conservation Authority Chris Hughes $356.00 + HST View PDF   October 18, 2012 The Great Waterway Offices - Kingston Chris Hughes $356.00 + HST View PDF   November 22, 2012 North Grenville Chris Hughes $356.00 + HST Health and Safety View PDF   November 27, 2012 North Grenville Mike Goodyear $130.00 + HST Technology for Trails - Level 1 View PDF   September 29, 2012 University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus Rick Gray $130.00 + HST Trail Risk Management View PDF   September 20 and 21, 2012 Albion Hills Conservation Authority Matt Crutchett with Direct Bearing $210.00 + HST View PDF   November 28-29, 2012 Collingwood Matt Crutchett with Direct Bearing $210.00 + HST   Find Us on Facebook Follow Us on Twitter

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Hiking guide to Sleeping Giant Provincial Park, Ontario | Matador ...
ON ANY GIVEN DAY, in Sleeping Giant Provincial Park, you can identify more than 100 species of birds. “Hear that?” Parks Canada's Greg Stroud asks me.
matadornetwork.com/.../hiking-guide-to-sleeping-giant-provin...

MTO reminds residents of ATV safety
KenoraOnline
Marinis says one of the common problems in Ontario, is the number of young drivers ... If the shoulder is unsafe or impassible, an ATV can be driven on the ...

Earthroots Engo posted in Changing of the Seasons Gathering in Temagami

Earthroots Engo 3:31pm Jul 25

Street Smarts Workshop | Cycle Toronto - Biking Toronto
Street Smarts Workshop | Cycle Toronto. July 24, 2012 By Joe T. Event date: 23 August, 2012 – 19:00 – 20:30 Haven't been on a bicycle since you were 9?
bikingtoronto.com/.../street-smarts-workshop-cycle-toronto/

Pink canoe on portage with purpose
London Free Press
Andrew Metcalfe's 1200-kilometre trek around Ontario carrying a pink canoe to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society stopped Tuesday in Victoria Park. The 21-year-old Toronto native has raised $22000 since starting his pink portage trip on June 3.
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Harper Government Invests in War of 1812 Commemoration in Hamilton
Canada NewsWire (press release)
HAMILTON, ON, July 24, 2012 /CNW/ - Thanks to an investment from the Government of Canada, the City of Hamilton will have the opportunity to hold War of 1812 commemorative activities that will pay tribute to the city's heritage and boost local tourism.
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ONTARIO TRAILS COUNCIL E-NEWS - Every Friday

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    • Trail Education Program
    • Trail Heros
    • Trailhead Ontario
    • Activity and User Updates

     

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Trail Education Courses -  23 Sessions and Counting We have it all - 14 modules - and soon On-Line! Book Today.

Trails Education Courses 2012

Course Calendar  - click the link on the course name to download the flyer for that course!

Course Descriptions 

Register - click on your choice, register on-line 

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We appreciate the support fo the Ontario Trillium Foundation

Courses are for information and knowledge exchange purposes only. All courses are offered on a first come first serve basis. Instructors reserve the right to limit class sizes. Courses may be offered more than once in the calendar year. Some minimum student levels are necessary to run certain courses, so offered courses may change without notice

Info about the Rouge National Park. 

Parks Canada are looking for public input on the creation of the new Rouge Park: 

http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/progs/np-pn/cnpn-cnnp/rouge/rouge1.aspx

Parks Canada has an online survey: http://pc.sondages-surveys.ca/s/rouge/?l=en 



Tour de Greenbelt in Rouge Park! - September 15, 2012 | Ontario ...
Hello! I hope you are enjoying the summer in spite of the extreme heat. We are in the process of planning another Tour de Greenbelt in Rouge Park and would ...
ontario.sierraclub.ca/node/5348

WomanTours Cycling Around Lake Ontario - Clip Syndicate Video ...
Guests: Sue Wright and her daughter Chelsea Wright. WomanTours" -- a group of 30 women who are about to go on a bicycling tour around Lake Ontario.
www.clipsyndicate.com/video/playlist/5895/3661091

Stone on the road can make cyclist a statistic | Your online ...
By ddowney
Stone on the road can make cyclist a statistic. John Crewson, Ancaster. Re: Why shouldn't rules of the road apply to cyclists, July 19. In response to the comments made about cycling and cars, here are a few more thoughts. I have been cycling ...
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Ontario Trails - Cool Off in the Shade

Kingston By Bike 

For quite a few years I have conducted information-filled bicycle tours, taking visitors from all over the world cycling around Kingston during our tourist season. It is a real pleasure to be able to ride around the city on a beautiful summer day, explaining at intervals why Kingston is such a special place, one so full of history and beauty. 


My Downtown bike tour of Kingston starts at City Hall and over the course of a roughly 3 hour tour you will see many things of natural and cultural interest, including the Royal Military College and Queen’s campuses, parks and the lakeshore trail, harbours and prisons, British Empire landmarks, and historic buildings including Bellevue house. No one has ever had a problem with the 14-kilometre distance, as the route is pretty flat and the pace is leisurely, and I can promise you an enjoyable and memorable experience. The cost for this tour is $30 Canadian per person for groups of 2-3 people, $25 Canadian per person for groups of 4-8 people. 
youtube video:   http://www.youtu.be/MrlCEFDOY0k

Two New Peace Garden Trails Open in Southwestern Ontario

More information

These two gardens are the 10th and 11th Peace Gardens of the 23 Peace Gardens that are being dedicated in 2012. The Binational Alliance is the project lead for this initiative, with key partners Landscape Ontario and Arts Network for Children and Youth involved in the development of the many components involved in the project, and core funding support for the initiative through the Ontario Trillium Foundation.

“This project is meant to be a lasting legacy to the 200 years of peace between Canada and the United States. It was started as an 1812 Bicentennial project. 


When we began in 2008, we had no idea how quickly it would be embraced by so many communities across the Southern Great Lakes and beyond the Northern Border. We are extremely appreciative of every one of our Peace Garden partners, and to the Ontario Trillium Foundation, whose funding support was critical to bringing this concept to fruition” advises Arlene White, Executive Director of the Binational Alliance, and Project Lead for this initiative. “We expect more than 60 bicentennial themed gardens will be launched by 2014, and will continue to work with binational communities to create new peace gardens with a variety of binational peace themes beyond 2015.”

Lebanon Mountain Trail Friendship Trail Opening

September 22, 2012 from 10:00 AM until 02:00 PM  Bayview Extension, SydenhamOn September 22nd the Sydenham Club will open the Lebanon Mountain Trail Friendship Trail. This Trail will be on the Bayview Extension. Please join us for the first hike of this Friendship Trail, the opening ceremony will be at 10am, meet at the parking lot, Map 30 km-54.9, 27th Edition. Two hikes will be offered, one will be 7km, and the other will be 13.5km.

The Lebanon Mountain Trail (LMT) is the first long-distance hiking trail in Lebanon. It extends from Al- Qbaiyat in the north of Lebanon to Marjaayoun in the south, meandering through or near 75 towns and villages, perched 600-2,000 meters above sea level.  With a total length 440-km (275 miles), the LMT showcases the natural beauty and cultural wealth of Lebanon's mountains.  It is dotted by Roman ruins, temples, mosques, churches and rock-cut monasteries dating back over a thousand years and it offers 3 protected areas, 2 biosphere reserves, 1 World Heritage Site and many Important Bird Areas. The trail is also an economic lifeline as it supports a network of tourism providers and activities in remote mountain areas. 


Every year, more than 50,000 visitors walk on the LMT including Lebanese and foreign hikers.  Established in October 2007, the mandate of the LMT Association is to protect and promote the LMT for future generations.  For more information go to www.lebanontrail.org  Full Report

ONTARIO TRAILS COUNCIL E-NEWS - Every Friday

---

    • Local Trail News 
    • Trail Education Program
    • Trail Heros
    • Trailhead Ontario
    • Activity and User Updates

     

View it Here

Trail Education Courses -  23 Sessions and Counting We have it all - 14 modules - and soon On-Line! Book Today.

Trails Education Courses 2012

Course Calendar  - click the link on the course name to download the flyer for that course!

Course Descriptions 

Register - click on your choice, register on-line 

Website

Facebook

We appreciate the support fo the Ontario Trillium Foundation

Courses are for information and knowledge exchange purposes only. All courses are offered on a first come first serve basis. Instructors reserve the right to limit class sizes. Courses may be offered more than once in the calendar year. Some minimum student levels are necessary to run certain courses, so offered courses may change without notice

Info about the Rouge National Park. 

Parks Canada are looking for public input on the creation of the new Rouge Park: 

http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/progs/np-pn/cnpn-cnnp/rouge/rouge1.aspx

Parks Canada has an online survey: http://pc.sondages-surveys.ca/s/rouge/?l=en 

Tour de Greenbelt in Rouge Park! - September 15, 2012 | Ontario ...
Hello! I hope you are enjoying the summer in spite of the extreme heat. We are in the process of planning another Tour de Greenbelt in Rouge Park and would ...
ontario.sierraclub.ca/node/5348