Get out of the city, get onto the Bruce Trail for the OPG Fall Biodiversity
Hikes September 12, September 26, October 3
Hike Day One: Sunday, September 12
TORONTO, Sept. 7 /CNW/ - Families, children, hikers and nature lovers, join us on Sunday, Sept. 12, to kick off the Ontario Power Generation (OPG) Fall Biodiversity Hikes on the Bruce Trail - a series of themed, guided walks taking place this fall along the Niagara Escarpment. Each hike will reveal the extraordinary variety of life along the Trail. Learn about the remarkable species and habitats of the Escarpment and why conserving biodiversity is so important.
| WHEN: | Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010 (Day One) Morning and afternoon hike times: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. |
| Note: The OPG Fall Biodiversity Hikes continue with Hike Day Two on Sunday, Sept. 26 and Hike Day Three: Sunday, Oct. 3 |
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| WHAT: | OPG Fall Biodiversity Hikes Series: September 12, September 26, October 3 - 2-hour guided hikes suitable for all ages - Learn about the tremendous variety of life along the Niagara Escarpment |
| Hike Highlights: - At Grindstone Creek: “Carolinian Creeks, Critters and Communities” - At McNally Property: “Escarpment Life Great and Small” - At Speyside Sanctuary: “Wonders of Wetlands and Woods” - At Hemlock Ridges: “Secrets of the Hemlock Forest” |
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| WHERE: | Four locations on the Bruce Trail (September 12 & 26): Grindstone Creek - Waterdown McNally Property - Waterdown Speyside Sanctuary – Halton Hills Hemlock Ridges – Mono |
| Nine locations on the Bruce Trail (October 3) To be announced. For details, directions and hike terrain, go to opgbiodiversity.ca |
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| NOTE: | Registration is required for Sept. 12 & 26 hikes at [email protected] Or call 1.800.665.4453 ext 29 No registration required for October 3 hikes. |
About OPG Biodiversity
OPG Biodiversity is a series of conservation-focused, family-friendly events sponsored by Ontario Power Generation in partnership with Ontario Nature, the Bruce Trail Conservancy, Earth Rangers, LEAF (Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests), Rouge Park and Trees Ontario. Its goal is to spread the word about protecting and conserving biodiversity in our urban parklands and forest ecosystems, making it easy for people to get involved with the environment and help fight climate change. OPG Biodiversity is part of OPG’s commitment to conserve, sustain and protect nature.
For further information:
For further information on these and other upcoming events, visit opgbiodiversity.ca.
OPG Media contact:
Media Desk, Ontario Power Generation
1.877.592.4008
[email protected]
BTC contact:
Laura Tuohy
Membership Coordinator, Bruce Trail Conservancy
1-800-665-4453 ext. 29
E: [email protected]
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