Saturday, March 31, 2012
WALK THE TRAILS AT JACKMAN FARM START TIME: 9:30 AM DURATION: 1.5 to 2 hrs DESCRIPTION: Join us for a morning hike on the Hal Jackman property north of Kleinburg. A sensational wilderness hike is planned on nice trails with several suspension bridges spanning the East Humber River, through beautiful older growth forests & valley vistas. Hike should take at least 90 minutes and be quite...
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Lecture at the McMichael Ontario’s Old-Growth Forests by Michael Henry 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Part of Art Encounters) Michael Henry is a writer, photographer, and ecologist who has dedicated many years to the research of old-growth forests, from Temagami to Algoma. When he realized that eastern Canada’s old-growth forests were literally not on the map, Michael spent two years travelling...
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Hike with the HVHTA at the McMichael Heritage Trail hikes at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Small Children’s Winter Nature Walk at 12:30 p.m. Please join us in discovering the beauty of the McMichael Canadian Art Collection grounds and the trees surrounding the gallery and along the banks of the Humber River. We guarantee an invigorating walk, guided by Mark van Stempvoort and Barry...
Read MoreFebruary 25, 2012
Snowshoe Hike North of Castlederg Timing: February 25, Saturday, 9:30 am (2-3 hrs) Description: Strap on snowshoes and explore a most lovely stretch of our Bolton to Palgrave trail in wintertime, for a completely different look (it is hoped!). We will start at Castlederg Road and snowshoe northward and back. This hike will traverse several kms, and will probably take around 2-3 hrs (all...
Read MoreFebruary 11, 2012
Humber Valley X-Country Ski / Hike Timing: February 11, Saturday, 9:30 am (1.5-2 hrs) Description: The group will split in two – hikers and skiers. With access to 200 hectares of conservation land, this is a great opportunity to get out on your skis. Scenic trails through open fields and forests with gentle slopes provide a great opportunity for fresh air and enjoyment of nature. We’ll...
Read MoreJanuary 7, 2012
TAKE A HIKE ON TECUMSETH PINES TRAIL Timing: 9:30 am, Saturday, January 7 (1.5-2 hrs) Description: Our first hike of the New Year will take us to a new location perhaps unfamiliar to most HVHTA members, although it’s mere kilometers north of our own Bolton to Palgrave trail. The Tecumseth Pines Loop Trail is located just across Caledon’s...
Read MoreDecember 10, 2011
Happy Valley forest Walk Timing: 9:30 am, Saturday, December 10 (2 hrs) Description: Join us for the second of two autumn walks in the Happy Valley Forest. In September we explored the southern forest edge, and this time we will venture into the middle portion which straddles the watershed peak of the Oak Ridges Moraine. Apart from walking in glorious woods, you never know what we may...
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HVHTA North of Nashville TIMING: 9:30 am, Saturday, December 11 DESCRIPTION: Explore our lovely trail loop north of Nashville under early winter conditions. Much of this circular route meanders through an older growth hardwood & conifer forest, before the trail rises to an upland meadow section and finally descends back into the valley to recross the Humber River. The walking pace will...
Read MoreNovember 12, 2011
HVHT BOLTON TO PALGRAVE HIKE Timing: 9:30 am, Saturday, November 12 (2.5 hrs or 5 hrs) Description: (8 kms or 15.5 kms) Join us for our 2nd scheduled “end to ender” hike on the Caledon section of the Humber Valley Heritage Trail, starting in Bolton at the south end (the April hike started at the northern extremity). Built and maintained by Bolton Chapter, our trail is becoming well...
Read MoreOctober 16, 2011
Bindertwine to Boyd Fall Hike START TIME: 9:00 AM DISTANCE: 8 km & DURATION: 3.5 hrs & DESCRIPTION: Enjoy the autumn colours on this annual walk from Bindertwine Park in Kleinburg to Boyd Park in Woodbridge. Adults and children alike will enjoy this amble through forests, meadows and riversides of the Humber Valley with several footbridge crossings of the Humber River. The walking...
Read MoreSeptember 18, 2011
Happy Valley Forest START TIME: 9:00 AM DISTANCE: 4 km DURATION: 2 hrs DESCRIPTION: An autumn’s morning walk for families through southern Happy Valley Forest to look for evidence of past peoples and present wildlife. Led by David Love (Executive Director of the Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto) & Ann Love (local artist and writer), who live on the edge of Happy...
Read MoreAugust 6, 2011
Walk the Humber Trails at Jackman Farm START TIME: 9:30 AM DISTANCE: 3 – 5 km DURATION: 1.5 – 2 hrs DESCRIPTION: Description to come LOCATION: Location to come HIKE LEADER: Heather Stewart
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