Invasive Plants — the Great Escape Artists
The day is fine, or not, and as we trudge toward our destination the woods and fields provide a welcome backdrop. Yet how aware are we of what plant matter is in the natural areas that we pass. Many of…
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Niagara’s Most Unwanted – Honeysuckle
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,…
Celebrating the Eastern Bluebird
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…
Can I hike in the winter?
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.…
Niagara Club Presented With the Philip & Jean Gosling Award!
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…
How do I get started hiking?
…one step at a time… Hiking the entire Bruce Trail can be daunting, and for some, unrealistic. Developing a hiking habit can be beneficial for your physical and mental health. It can become a lifetime endeavour that can be carried…
Hiking – a lifetime endeavour
What is hiking? … it’s simply putting one foot in front of the other! Hiking at its origin takes us to ancestral roots, where first peoples first cleared a path through grassland and woods, across streams and over hills. Imagine…
Dogs on the Trail
Why do I have to keep my dog on a leash? There are several good reasons for this rule. Recently a frustrated landowner revoked his permission for our use of his land because people were not abiding by this rule. About…