June 16, 2022
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NBTC has had a busy year setting up a biodiversity committee, working on a Blue Bird Nesting Program, implementing invasive species pull parties, identifying native and invasive species and doing audits. The Biodiversity Committee meets quarterly. Their focus has been: Invasive Species – which to tackle and the best way to eradicate them. In…
August 6, 2021
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Non-native Honeysuckles Non-native honeysuckles were imported as early as the 18th century to serve as garden ornamentals, stabilize soils, and provide wildlife habitat. Unfortunately, these species have naturalized and spread well beyond their original plantings to fields, pastures, and forests, where they cause problems for native flora and fauna. These invasive honeysuckles enjoy a…
August 6, 2021
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Once rare in our area, we now celebrate regular sightings of the Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis), thanks in part to our NBTC volunteer’s efforts. Back in April 1984, rapidly declining populations (by as much as 90% in areas), led The Committee on the Status of Endangered Species in Canada (COSEWIC) to designate this bird a species…
June 14, 2021
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Upgrades have been made to the BTC online hike registration program. The features that may enhance your registration process are: Wait Lists – No one wants to end up on a wait list but if you do, know that if there is a cancellation, the first person on the wait list will be added to…
November 21, 2020
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Presentation at the Opening of this side trail made by Trudy Senesi, Friday November 20, 2020. Today I have the honour and pleasure of highlighting Margaret’s contributions to the Bruce Trail Conservancy and the Niagara Bruce Trail Club. Margaret joined our club in 1992 and in 1996 she became our board secretary – a position…
November 17, 2019
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You sure can! Early snow in Ontario has all of us thinking about winter hiking. There are a few things to think about before you head outside. The better prepared you are the more you will enjoy it. Layer up. Big thick winter coats are great for strolling around but if you are headed for…
September 23, 2019
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Saturday, September 21st at the BTC Annual General Meeting held in Hamilton, Ontario, Niagara Club was awarded the Philip & Jean Gosling Award for the re-routed trail east of the Louth Conservation Area. Rick Waters, NBTC Trail Development & Maintenance Director accepted this distinguished environment award. The Philip and Jean Gosling Award recognizes projects…
May 16, 2019
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No UHS does not mean Universal Health Care or Ultra-High Speed. For the Bruce Trail Conservancy, it means Unified Hike Schedule. For Niagara members it means a huge hike selection. Beginning June 1, 2019, you will be able to go to one site to view hikes from all nine Bruce Trail clubs. Amazing! Maybe a little overwhelming…
April 30, 2019
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2019 AGM Held on Sunday April 28, 2019, Rockway Community Centre. The day started with two sunny hikes around the Rockway area of the Bruce Trail. The meeting was brought to order by Debbie Demizio, outgoing President. Debbie gave an overview of the strategic focus of the BTC and the club as well as many…
February 15, 2019
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Hot off the press! 2019 Spring Grapevine is full of great hiking news – benefits of hiking, new directors, Youth Hiking Program, trail re-routes and a call out for help on Earth Day. Check out the latest edition of the Niagara Bruce Trail Clubs newsletter.