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Thursday, December 17, 2015
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Ontario Trails News - join us for Trails Talk - many trails topics for the trails enthusiast - 1pm Google Hangout
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Trails Talk
Join us every other Tuesday at 1pm EST for a lively half hour discussion on trail issues of importance to the trails community.
We will be using our Google Hangout to facilitate our Trail Talks.
November 10, 2015 - Trail Accessibility - what you need to know and how we can add your accessible trail to our website.
November 24, 2015 - Northern Ontario Trails, trails tourism and about projects we have underway in the north.
December 8, 2015 - Trail Committees, what they are, what they do and where they are in Ontario.
December 22th, 2015 - Festive Trails - how to get your events on the OTC website, what events you have on and how we can let more people know about all the great stuff happening on Ontario Trails.
January 5th, 2016 - Kinghorn Trail Association - all about the development of this important northern trail with Kirsten Spence.
January 19th, 2016 - Fundraising for Non-Profit Organizations - with Thomas Allgoewer - a half hour discussion about how to facilitate your organization goals and objectives through fundraising efforts.
February 2nd, 2016 - Edge Auditor - the program that helps you know and log in all the facts about your trail, with Niall Lobely.
February 16th, 2016 - Explorer's Edge - all about the great trails in RTO 12 with James Murphy of Explorer's Edge.
March 1, 2016 - The Georgian Bay Coast Trail - who supports it, what is happening and all about our spring community meeting in Killarney. With Luke Wassesgijig and Kirsten Spence.
March 15, 2016 - Trans Canada Trail - with Jane Murphy and Al McPherson. You've heard about it, how is it progressing? How can you support it?
March 29, 2016 - Hiking, what is it? Who does it? What you need to know about community programs, and trail leadership programs - with Bill Mungall
April 12th, 2016 - Trail Building - are you interested? What is trail building all about? Who does it and the skills you need, with stories from trail builder Zane Davies.
Friday, December 11, 2015
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Ontario Trails News - Ontario Trails Talk - 1pm every other Tuesday, a Goggle Hangout
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Trails Talk
Join us every other Tuesday at 1pm EST for a lively half hour discussion on trail issues of importance to the trails community.
We will be using our Google Hangout to facilitate our Trail Talks.
November 10, 2015 - Trail Accessibility - what you need to know and how we can add your accessible trail to our website.
November 24, 2015 - Northern Ontario Trails, trails tourism and about projects we have underway in the north.
December 8, 2015 - Trail Committees, what they are, what they do and where they are in Ontario.
December 22th, 2015 - Festive Trails - how to get your events on the OTC website, what events you have on and how we can let more people know about all the great stuff happening on Ontario Trails.
January 5th, 2016 - Kinghorn Trail Association - all about the development of this important northern trail with Kirsten Spence.
January 19th, 2016 - Fundraising for Non-Profit Organizations - with Thomas Allgoewer - a half hour discussion about how to facilitate your organization goals and objectives through fundraising efforts.
February 2nd, 2016 - Edge Auditor - the program that helps you know and log in all the facts about your trail, with Niall Lobely.
February 16th, 2016 - Explorer's Edge - all about the great trails in RTO 12 with James Murphy of Explorer's Edge.
March 1, 2016 - The Georgian Bay Coast Trail - who supports it, what is happening and all about our spring community meeting in Killarney. With Luke Wassesgijig and Kirsten Spence.
March 15, 2016 - Trans Canada Trail - with Jane Murphy and Al McPherson. You've heard about it, how is it progressing? How can you support it?
March 29, 2016 - Hiking, what is it? Who does it? What you need to know about community programs, and trail leadership programs - with Bill Mungall
April 12th, 2016 - Trail Building - are you interested? What is trail building all about? Who does it and the skills you need, with stories from trail builder Zane Davies.
Friday, December 4, 2015
Ontario Trails News - -Trails Talk - a lively on-line discussion about trails! Find your topic and join us in our Google Hangout
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Trails Talk
Join us every other Tuesday at 1pm EST for a lively half hour discussion on trail issues of importance to the trails community.
We will be using our Google Hangout to facilitate our Trail Talks.
November 10, 2015 - Trail Accessibility - what you need to know and how we can add your accessible trail to our website.
November 24, 2015 - Northern Ontario Trails, trails tourism and about projects we have underway in the north.
December 8, 2015 - Trail Committees, what they are, what they do and where they are in Ontario.
December 22th, 2015 - Festive Trails - how to get your events on the OTC website, what events you have on and how we can let more people know about all the great stuff happening on Ontario Trails.
January 5th, 2016 - Kinghorn Trail Association - all about the development of this important northern trail with Kirsten Spence.
January 19th, 2016 - Fundraising for Non-Profit Organizations - with Thomas Allgoewer - a half hour discussion about how to facilitate your organization goals and objectives through fundraising efforts.
February 2nd, 2016 - Edge Auditor - the program that helps you know and log in all the facts about your trail, with Niall Lobely.
February 16th, 2016 - Explorer's Edge - all about the great trails in RTO 12 with James Murphy of Explorer's Edge.
March 1, 2016 - The Georgian Bay Coast Trail - who supports it, what is happening and all about our spring community meeting in Killarney. With Luke Wassesgijig and Kirsten Spence.
March 15, 2016 - Trans Canada Trail - with Jane Murphy and Al McPherson. You've heard about it, how is it progressing? How can you support it?
March 29, 2016 - Hiking, what is it? Who does it? What you need to know about community programs, and trail leadership programs - with Bill Mungall
April 12th, 2016 - Trail Building - are you interested? What is trail building all about? Who does it and the skills you need, with stories from trail builder Zane Davies.
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Monday, November 30, 2015
Ontario Trails News - join us for Trails Talk - a Google Hangout every other Tuesday 1pm, from the Ontario Trails News Archive
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Trails Talk
Join us every other Tuesday at 1pm EST for a lively half hour discussion on trail issues of importance to the trails community.
We will be using our Google Hangout to facilitate our Trail Talks.
November 10, 2015 - Trail Accessibility - what you need to know and how we can add your accessible trail to our website.
November 24, 2015 - Northern Ontario Trails, trails tourism and about projects we have underway in the north.
December 8, 2015 - Trail Committees, what they are, what they do and where they are in Ontario.
December 22th, 2015 - Festive Trails - how to get your events on the OTC website, what events you have on and how we can let more people know about all the great stuff happening on Ontario Trails.
January 5th, 2016 - Kinghorn Trail Association - all about the development of this important northern trail with Kirsten Spence.
January 19th, 2016 - Fundraising for Non-Profit Organizations - with Thomas Allgoewer - a half hour discussion about how to facilitate your organization goals and objectives through fundraising efforts.
February 2nd, 2016 - Edge Auditor - the program that helps you know and log in all the facts about your trail, with Niall Lobely.
February 16th, 2016 - Explorer's Edge - all about the great trails in RTO 12 with James Murphy of Explorer's Edge.
March 1, 2016 - The Georgian Bay Coast Trail - who supports it, what is happening and all about our spring community meeting in Killarney. With Luke Wassesgijig and Kirsten Spence.
March 15, 2016 - Trans Canada Trail - with Jane Murphy and Al McPherson. You've heard about it, how is it progressing? How can you support it?
March 29, 2016 - Hiking, what is it? Who does it? What you need to know about community programs, and trail leadership programs - with Bill Mungall
April 12th, 2016 - Trail Building - are you interested? What is trail building all about? Who does it and the skills you need, with stories from trail builder Zane Davies.
Friday, November 27, 2015
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Ontario Trails News - join us for Trails Talk - every other Tues 1PM Google Hangout from the Ontario Trails News Archive
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Trails Talk
Join us every other Tuesday at 1pm EST for a lively half hour discussion on trail issues of importance to the trails community.
We will be using our Google Hangout to facilitate our Trail Talks.
November 10, 2015 - Trail Accessibility - what you need to know and how we can add your accessible trail to our website.
November 24, 2015 - Northern Ontario Trails, trails tourism and about projects we have underway in the north.
December 8, 2015 - Trail Committees, what they are, what they do and where they are in Ontario.
December 22th, 2015 - Festive Trails - how to get your events on the OTC website, what events you have on and how we can let more people know about all the great stuff happening on Ontario Trails.
January 5th, 2016 - Kinghorn Trail Association - all about the development of this important northern trail with Kirsten Spence.
January 19th, 2016 - Fundraising for Non-Profit Organizations - with Thomas Allgoewer - a half hour discussion about how to facilitate your organization goals and objectives through fundraising efforts.
February 2nd, 2016 - Edge Auditor - the program that helps you know and log in all the facts about your trail, with Niall Lobely.
February 16th, 2016 - Explorer's Edge - all about the great trails in RTO 12 with James Murphy of Explorer's Edge.
March 1, 2016 - The Georgian Bay Coast Trail - who supports it, what is happening and all about our spring community meeting in Killarney. With Luke Wassesgijig and Kirsten Spence.
March 15, 2016 - Trans Canada Trail - with Jane Murphy and Al McPherson. You've heard about it, how is it progressing? How can you support it?
March 29, 2016 - Hiking, what is it? Who does it? What you need to know about community programs, and trail leadership programs - with Bill Mungall
April 12th, 2016 - Trail Building - are you interested? What is trail building all about? Who does it and the skills you need, with stories from trail builder Zane Davies.
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Ontario Trails News - join us for Trails Talk - every other Tues 1PM Google Hangout from the Ontario Trails News Archive
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Trails Talk
Join us every other Tuesday at 1pm EST for a lively half hour discussion on trail issues of importance to the trails community.
We will be using our Google Hangout to facilitate our Trail Talks.
November 10, 2015 - Trail Accessibility - what you need to know and how we can add your accessible trail to our website.
November 24, 2015 - Northern Ontario Trails, trails tourism and about projects we have underway in the north.
December 8, 2015 - Trail Committees, what they are, what they do and where they are in Ontario.
December 22th, 2015 - Festive Trails - how to get your events on the OTC website, what events you have on and how we can let more people know about all the great stuff happening on Ontario Trails.
January 5th, 2016 - Kinghorn Trail Association - all about the development of this important northern trail with Kirsten Spence.
January 19th, 2016 - Fundraising for Non-Profit Organizations - with Thomas Allgoewer - a half hour discussion about how to facilitate your organization goals and objectives through fundraising efforts.
February 2nd, 2016 - Edge Auditor - the program that helps you know and log in all the facts about your trail, with Niall Lobely.
February 16th, 2016 - Explorer's Edge - all about the great trails in RTO 12 with James Murphy of Explorer's Edge.
March 1, 2016 - The Georgian Bay Coast Trail - who supports it, what is happening and all about our spring community meeting in Killarney. With Luke Wassesgijig and Kirsten Spence.
March 15, 2016 - Trans Canada Trail - with Jane Murphy and Al McPherson. You've heard about it, how is it progressing? How can you support it?
March 29, 2016 - Hiking, what is it? Who does it? What you need to know about community programs, and trail leadership programs - with Bill Mungall
April 12th, 2016 - Trail Building - are you interested? What is trail building all about? Who does it and the skills you need, with stories from trail builder Zane Davies.
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Monday, November 16, 2015
Ontario Trails News - join us for Trails Talk - every other Tues 1PM Google Hangout from the Ontario Trails News Archive
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Trails Talk
Join us every other Tuesday at 1pm EST for a lively half hour discussion on trail issues of importance to the trails community.
We will be using our Google Hangout to facilitate our Trail Talks.
November 10, 2015 - Trail Accessibility - what you need to know and how we can add your accessible trail to our website.
November 24, 2015 - Northern Ontario Trails, trails tourism and about projects we have underway in the north.
December 8, 2015 - Trail Committees, what they are, what they do and where they are in Ontario.
December 22th, 2015 - Festive Trails - how to get your events on the OTC website, what events you have on and how we can let more people know about all the great stuff happening on Ontario Trails.
January 5th, 2016 - Kinghorn Trail Association - all about the development of this important northern trail with Kirsten Spence.
January 19th, 2016 - Fundraising for Non-Profit Organizations - with Thomas Allgoewer - a half hour discussion about how to facilitate your organization goals and objectives through fundraising efforts.
February 2nd, 2016 - Edge Auditor - the program that helps you know and log in all the facts about your trail, with Niall Lobely.
February 16th, 2016 - Explorer's Edge - all about the great trails in RTO 12 with James Murphy of Explorer's Edge.
March 1, 2016 - The Georgian Bay Coast Trail - who supports it, what is happening and all about our spring community meeting in Killarney. With Luke Wassesgijig and Kirsten Spence.
March 15, 2016 - Trans Canada Trail - with Jane Murphy and Al McPherson. You've heard about it, how is it progressing? How can you support it?
March 29, 2016 - Hiking, what is it? Who does it? What you need to know about community programs, and trail leadership programs - with Bill Mungall
April 12th, 2016 - Trail Building - are you interested? What is trail building all about? Who does it and the skills you need, with stories from trail builder Zane Davies.
Friday, November 13, 2015
Ontario Trails News - join us for Trails Talk - every other Tues 1PM Google Hangout from the Ontario Trails News Archive
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Trails Talk
Join us every other Tuesday at 1pm EST for a lively half hour discussion on trail issues of importance to the trails community.
We will be using our Google Hangout to facilitate our Trail Talks.
November 10, 2015 - Trail Accessibility - what you need to know and how we can add your accessible trail to our website.
November 24, 2015 - Northern Ontario Trails, trails tourism and about projects we have underway in the north.
December 8, 2015 - Trail Committees, what they are, what they do and where they are in Ontario.
December 22th, 2015 - Festive Trails - how to get your events on the OTC website, what events you have on and how we can let more people know about all the great stuff happening on Ontario Trails.
January 5th, 2016 - Kinghorn Trail Association - all about the development of this important northern trail with Kirsten Spence.
January 19th, 2016 - Fundraising for Non-Profit Organizations - with Thomas Allgoewer - a half hour discussion about how to facilitate your organization goals and objectives through fundraising efforts.
February 2nd, 2016 - Edge Auditor - the program that helps you know and log in all the facts about your trail, with Niall Lobely.
February 16th, 2016 - Explorer's Edge - all about the great trails in RTO 12 with James Murphy of Explorer's Edge.
March 1, 2016 - The Georgian Bay Coast Trail - who supports it, what is happening and all about our spring community meeting in Killarney. With Luke Wassesgijig and Kirsten Spence.
March 15, 2016 - Trans Canada Trail - with Jane Murphy and Al McPherson. You've heard about it, how is it progressing? How can you support it?
March 29, 2016 - Hiking, what is it? Who does it? What you need to know about community programs, and trail leadership programs - with Bill Mungall
April 12th, 2016 - Trail Building - are you interested? What is trail building all about? Who does it and the skills you need, with stories from trail builder Zane Davies.
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Ontario Trails News - Heber Down reparations, and more from the Ontario Trails News Archive
Restoration of ‘abandoned’ pit at Heber Down property in Whitby complete
Repair of eroded bank and reuse of concrete debris helps enhance safety and access for visitors
Aggregate pit restoration at Heber Downs
Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland
Whitby This Week
HOW THIS IMPACTS YOU
WHITBY -- Visitors of Heber Down Conservation Area in Whitby will now find it easier to explore the sprawling property without worrying about hazards.
The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority recently marked the completion of the habitat restoration of an old aggregate pit in the area -- a popular destination for local residents seeking recreational opportunities close to home. At a cost of about $100,000, the Ontario Aggregate Resources Corporation repaired an eroded bank and reused concrete debris to create a safe access road to the Devil’s Den Pond, which is one of the site’s main attractions.
“We’re here today to recognize and celebrate a significant improvement to Heber Down,” said Chris Darling, CLOCA’s chief administrative officer, at the unveiling of the rehabilitated spot on Oct. 7.
“There was an area with an eroded gully where there was concrete and rebar debris ... we directed the trails away from this area but there were still people that came here and it was definitely a hazard.”
Established in 1958, CLOCA’s mandate is to create and undertake programs to promote the conservation, restoration, development and management of natural resources in partnership with the Province and local municipalities. CLOCA has five conservation areas spanning more than 45 kilometres of trail and other public facilities.
The Heber Down Conservation Area (main entrance at 500 Lyndebrook Rd.) is spread out over 284 hectares with opportunities for various activities, including hiking, fishing, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. The site sees about 20,000 visitors each year.
“This area is heavily used by both recreational users as well as people who just want to come here and enjoy and appreciate nature,” said Mr. Darling.
“It’s one of the conservation areas within our watershed that’s actually pretty close to an urban setting so it’s unique in that way. It also protects a provincially significant wetland and important wildlife habitat.”
Through its Management of Abandoned Aggregate Properties program, TOARC rehabilitates pits and quarries across the province that are deemed abandoned under the Aggregate Resources Act. In reality, these former extraction sites have not been abandoned but remain the property of individuals, corporate entities and municipalities. They are typically small sites (less than two hectares), were created as the result of small-scale operations (municipal wayside pits, private use pits or intermittent commercial operations) and are generally unregulated.
“When the (Act) was put into effect back in 1990, the aggregate industry represented by the now Ontario Stone Sand and Gravel Association decided to dedicate half a cent per tonne of licence fees paid by the aggregate producer to a program responsible for rehabilitating these legacy sites,” said Danielle Solondz, program co-ordinator with TOARC.
“Based on recent levels of extraction in the province, we have about $400,000 to $600,000 made available annually for this program. In addition to rehabilitation, we also fund research with these monies that helps us figure out better ways to do rehabilitation.”
To date, MAAP has worked with landowners to rehabilitate more than 680 hectares of land at a cost of nearly $8 million -- free of charge to the landowner. In Durham, the program has rehabilitated 20 sites covering 30 hectares at a cost of $367,000.
In 2012, MAAP initiated discussions with CLOCA to develop a habitat restoration plan for the Heber Down site, particularly what was to be done with the concrete and rubble that had been deposited at the site. Construction began last year for primary exploration of the debris piles to determine the quantity of concrete that could be recycled in the access road. The project was completed this past summer.
Whitby Mayor Don Mitchell, who’s also chairman of CLOCA’s board of directors, said the biggest benefit of the restoration project is the improved access it offers members of the community. “You can now come to this area, you can access the pond, the trail and all this backdrop in a safer way and you can let your kids play in this area too,” he said.
“It was quite unsafe at the top of the hill; it was all just rebar and jagged stuff, so that’s the biggest impact because it’s a place where we want people to come and just be able to relax and enjoy themselves.”
HOW THIS IMPACTS YOU
• The newly completed habitat restoration at Heber Down Conservation Area means improved access and safety for the approximately 20,000 people who visit the site each year.
• The legacy pit was primarily in use from prior to 1971. In 1972, it was then licensed by an Oshawa construction company for five years when the licence was cancelled and the property sold to CLOCA. The habitat restoration cost The Ontario Aggregate Resources Corporation about $100,000.
• This is the second event held in Whitby recently to highlight improved access to local outdoor recreational spots. On Sept. 24, the community celebrated the completion of the Waterfront Trail at Lynde Shores, which was funded through the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport ($600,000), National Trails Coalition Grant Program ($45,000) and Shell Fueling Change ($10,000).
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Ontario Trails News - we launch trails talk in November, and more from the Ontario Trails New Archive
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Trails Talk
Join us every other Tuesday at 1pm EST for a lively half hour discussion on trail issues of importance to the trails community.
We will be using our Google Hangout to facilitate our Trail Talks.
November 10, 2015 - Trail Accessibility - what you need to know and how we can add your accessible trail to our website.
November 24, 2015 - Northern Ontario Trails, trails tourism and about projects we have underway in the north.
December 8, 2015 - Trail Committees, what they are, what they do and where they are in Ontario.
December 22th, 2015 - Festive Trails - how to get your events on the OTC website, what events you have on and how we can let more people know about all the great stuff happening on Ontario Trails.
January 5th, 2016 - Kinghorn Trail Association - all about the development of this important northern trail with Kirsten Spence.
January 19th, 2016 - Fundraising for Non-Profit Organizations - with Thomas Allgoewer - a half hour discussion about how to facilitate your organization goals and objectives through fundraising efforts.
February 2nd, 2016 - Edge Auditor - the program that helps you know and log in all the facts about your trail, with Niall Lobely.
February 16th, 2016 - Explorer's Edge - all about the great trails in RTO 12 with James Murphy of Explorer's Edge.
March 1, 2016 - The Georgian Bay Coast Trail - who supports it, what is happening and all about our spring community meeting in Killarney. With Luke Wassesgijig and Kirsten Spence.
March 15, 2016 - Trans Canada Trail - with Jane Murphy and Al McPherson. You've heard about it, how is it progressing? How can you support it?
March 29, 2016 - Hiking, what is it? Who does it? What you need to know about community programs, and trail leadership programs - with Bill Mungall
April 12th, 2016 - Trail Building - are you interested? What is trail building all about? Who does it and the skills you need, with stories from trail builder Zane Davies.
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Monday, November 2, 2015
Ontario Trails News - for roads and trails - Get Lit - from the Ontario Trails News Archive
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Cycle Toronto, Toronto Police Service and the personal injury law firm of McLeish Orlando will run an awareness program called Get Lit which will flag down unlit cyclists in the hope of educating them on the importance of staying visible and providing them with a free set for a safe ride home. The sites will be held successive weeks on busy streets as follows: Tuesday, October 13, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. – Boulton Drive Parkette; Tuesday, October 20, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. –Toronto Public Library at College and Shaw; Tuesday, October 27, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. – Prince Edward Viaduct Parkette
$110 FOR NO LIGHT
The Ministry of Transportation has recently increased the set fine for improper lighting of a bicycle from $20 to $110. From half an hour before sunset to half an hour after sunrise, Ontarians must have a front white light and either a rear red reflector or rear red light on their bicycle. Ontarians riding bicycles also need to be lit when it’s dark due to rain, fog, or snow. “Improving road safety and traffic flow is one of our goals in support of and commitment to safe communities and neighbourhoods” said Superintendent Gord Jones, Unit Commander of Traffic Services. “Traffic safety is the responsibility of everyone who uses our roadways, and active transportation continues to grow in the city every day. The safety of cyclists and other road users in the city of Toronto is very important to us. We are pleased to be in partnership with our colleagues at Cycle Toronto on this innovative and important campaign.” Also participating are bike shops Urbane Cyclist Worker’s Co-op and Sweet Pete’s Bike Shop. For more information, please contact Jared Kolb, Executive Director of Cycle Toronto at 416-644-7188.
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