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Laura Secord Commemorative Hike – Event Recap

Yesterday, members and friends of the Niagara Bruce Trail Club came together for our annual Laura Secord Commemorative Hike—an inspiring journey that blends local history, community spirit, and the beauty of the Niagara section of the Bruce Trail. The weather…

Beware of ticks!

Check out this post from the Bruce Trail Conservancy and video from Johns Hopkins. You can’t be too careful!

Remembering Dr. Philip Gosling

On December 10, 2025, Dr. Philip R. Gosling, Honourary President of the Bruce Trail Conservancy (BTC) and last living co-founder of the Bruce Trail, passed away at the age of 97.  Philip was the original trailblazer, a visionary with a…

Bluebird Box Wildflower Plantings

Native wildflowers were planted in Woodend Meadow at the end of May 2024. BTC ecologist Lyndsey Wilkerson had a couple of reasons for choosing the plants to surround the bluebird box poles. Mountain Mint and Bergamot were chosen to be…

Some of my Favourite Flowers are Goldenrods

Today we look at: Solidago Canadensis – the Canada Goldenrod I want to pay tribute to the Canada Goldenrod … Yes – the tall yellow weed that grows just about anywhere, abundantly filling open fields and hydro corridors, aggressively popping up…

The Mysterious and Elusive Pawpaw

Today we look at: Asimina triloba – the Pawpaw Tree If you have been out hiking with me, you’ll know that despite being wildly curious, I generally do not eat the nature. However, this month we will delve into “the…

Building the Bruce Trail

New Bridge near Louth Conservation Area

If you have ever wondered what goes into building the Bruce Trail, check out this fabulous Webinar by Adam Brylowski, Manager of Conservation and Trail at The Bruce Trail Conservancy.

Ferns All Year Round

Some of the things that we can see in the winter may be observed all year round…though our attention is focussed on the spring flowers or fall colours…and we might just overlook some other amazing elements of the forest. So,…