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Fall into the Moraine!

Come out and learn first hand what makes the Oak Ridges Moraine special. Organized by the Monitoring the Moraine (MTM) partners, “Fall into the Moraine” focuses on a wide variety of cultural and natural on the moraine, just waiting to be explored and experienced. This year, these outings will include guided tours of private properties showcasing landowner stewardship. 

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Stroll through the Caledon Countryside

Enjoy a tour of an expectional property in Pontypool

Take a hike in Uxbridge, the Trail Capital of Canada

For more information and to register, contact:

Debbie Gordon, dgordon"at"stormcoalition.org
1-905-841-9200 ext-123

Past Events

2007 Fall into the Moraine

2005 Fall into the Moraine
 

2007 Fall into the Moraine

Itinerary

Here's where we'll be visiting:

These events are free! (Regular admissions covered by the MTM partners). Refreshments will be provided, but be sure to pack a lunch. Registration is required.

For more information and to register, contact Sherry Shen (tel: 647-258-3280 x2010, email: sherry "at" citizensenvironmentwatch.org).

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Saturday, October 13, 2007
Stop 1: Purple Woods Conservation Area
Coates Road E and Simcoe Street N,
Raglan, Ontario
Click here for map (You may have to scroll down on this link to view map)

Purple Woods Conservation Area is a 17-hectare sugar maple forest and open meadow located just north of Oshawa. Here one can use the viewing platform that is only steps from the parking area to get a tremendous view south all the way to Lake Ontario from the crest of the moraine.

For more information, visit www.cloca.com/con_areas/CApurplewoods.php

Stop 2: Ocala Orchards Farm Winery
971 High Point Road, R.R. #2
Port Perry, Ontario
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Ocala Orchards Farm Winery is a part of the highlands of Durham Region (close to Port Perry), which opened to the public as a licensed Ontario winery in the summer of 1995. Fifteen acres of orchards and twenty acres of vineyard provide the fruit for Ocala’s wines. Ocala’s vineyard is made up of numerous grape varieties, while the orchard produces apples, pears, plums and cherries. Berry crops include black currant, raspberry, elderberry, gooseberry and Northern Hardy kiwi.

For more information, visit www.ocalawinery.com

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Saturday, October 20, 2007
Stop 1: Alderville First Nation
County Road 18 @ County Road 45,
Roseneath, Ontario
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Alderville First Nation is a thriving community that is rich in heritage and native culture. They have many tourist attractions for interested visitors including native crafts, an Ojibway Village, Black Oak Savanna, an annual powwow, Drum Socials, and an annual boating regatta.

For more information, visit www.aldervillefirstnation.ca

Stop 2: Alderville Black Oak Savanna
County Road 18 @ County Road 45,
Roseneath, Ontario
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The Alderville Black Oak Savanna is the largest remnant of an endangered ecosystem found in central Ontario. Located north of Cobourg, east of Rice Lake, it is part of what is known by the native Ojibway people as the “Lake of the Burning Plains”.

Participants will embark on a journey through the ancestry, preservation and future of this site. The native people have long honoured the complex relationships that exist among its plants, animals, people and climate. The tradition continues.
(The regular $10.00 admission to Alderville Savanna is being covered by the MTM project).

For more information, visit www.aldervillesavanna.ca

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Saturday, October 27, 2007
Stop 1: Oak Ridges Trail in King Township
(Meet at Pine Farms Orchard and Winery)
2700 16th Sideroad,
King, Ontario
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The Oak Ridges Trail in King Township showcases efforts to establish a trail along the Oak Ridges Moraine, which was initiated in 1973. At present, about 250 km of trail has been completed. It starts with a link to the Caledon Trailway near Palgrave in the west and continues to the town of Gores Landing on Rice Lake in the east.

For more information, visit www.oakridgestrail.org

Stop 2: Pine Farms Orchard/Winery
2700 16th Sideroad,
King, Ontario
Click here for map

Pine Farms Orchard/Winery is located in the lush rolling hills of King Township. The orchard has been in operation for more that 50 years and features some 5000 dwarf trees, which eliminates the need for ladders. The fruit winery and cyderhouse were introduced in 2003. Visitors can take a nature walk through the orchard, flower garden, and squash and pumpkin patch, and are invited to sample some wines and ciders. The farm also features a honeybee hive. Just in time for Halloween, participants will be able to pick out a pumpkin to take home.
Admission FREE (Regular Tour Admission $5 @ Pine Farms). Pumpkins
available for purchase.

For more information, visit www.pinefarmsorchard.com

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2005 Fall into the Moraine

The field days were held in the following locations:

The family-friendly field days each included a short hike (along the Oak Ridges Moraine Trail where possible), a demonstration of water quality monitoring and a discussion on the use of lichen as indicators of air quality.

Approximately 40 people attended, including several who were unable to attend the Community Workshops in September. Participants were excited to get outside for a leisurely fall hike and learn more about the moraine and how its ecological health can be monitored.

They were eager to learn how they could get involved with the MTM project and expressed an interest in getting involved with the upcoming training sessions.

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