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HomeMy WebLinkAboutInformation & Education Advisory Board 1970The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority G -1 MlNUTES Information & Education Advisory Board Monday- March -23 -1970 #1/70 The Information & Education Advisory Board met at the Claremont Conservation Field Centre on Monday, March 23, 1970, commencing at 2:00 p.m. PRESENT WERE ABSENT Chairman Mrs. F. Gell Vice - Chairman Dr. W.M. Tovell Members J.D. Coats A.H. Cowling A.H. Davis Mrs. G. deGuerre B.G. Harrison Mrs. E. Nealson C.R. Purcell Mrs. J.D. Reid Mrs. M.A. Reid C. Townsend F.A. Wade Adm. - I & E Division T.E. Barber Other members of the I & E Division Staff Member W. Leavens The Chairman introduced members of the Staff of the Information and . Education Division to the Advisory Board. MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #4/69 were presented. Res. #1 Moved by: Mrs. E. Nealson Seconded by: C.R. Purcell RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #1+/69, as presented, be adopted as if read. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; STAFF PROGRESS REPORTS A Staff Progress Report and a Report of the Public Relations Consultant were presented. Res. #2 Moved by: Seconded by: F.A. Wade A.H. Davis RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Progress Report and the Report of the Public Relations Consultant be received and filed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; ADVANCE PAYMENT RE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES Res. #3 Moved by: B.G. Harrison Seconded by: Mrs. G. deGuerre THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: A non- returnable advance payment of 50% of the fee of Educational Programmes be required of Boards of Education on acceptance of an application for a Conservation Education Programme. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; G -2 -2- REPORT #1/70 - CONSERVATION EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Report #1/70 of the Conservation Education Advisory Committee was presented. Res. #4 Moved by: Dr. W.M. Tovell Seconded by: Mrs. E. Nealson RESOLVED THAT: Report #1/70 of the Conservation Education Advisory Committee be received and appended as Schedule "A" of these Minutes; and further THAT Item #2 of the recommendations, "A Concept for a Resource Interpretive Complex - Boyd Conservation Area" be referred to the Joint Meeting of Conservation Areas Advisory Board and Information and Education Advisory Board, for consideration. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; REPORT #1/70 - FARM OPERATIONS ALBION HILLS Report #1/70 of the Sub- Committee appointed to review Farm Operations at the Albion Hills Conservation Field Centre was presented. Res. #5 Moved by: A.H. Cowling Seconded by: C.R. Purcell RESOLVED THAT: Report #1/70 of the Sub - Committee appointed to review Farm Operations at the Albion Hills Conservation Field Centre be received; and further THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: If possible, any deficit on the Farm Operation at Albion Hills be charged to the Educational Programme at the Albion Hills Conservation Field Centre. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; Res. #6 Moved by: B.G. Harrison Seconded by: Mrs. E. Nealson THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The possibility of obtaining sponsors for the Farm Operation at Albion Hills be investigated. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; OFFICIAL OPENINGS A Staff communication was presented having regard to proposed Official Openings which may occur during the year. Res. #7 Moved by: F.A. Wade Seconded by: A.H. Davis THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Claremont Conservation Field Centre be officially opened in the fall of 1970 and that The Honourable George A. Kerr, Q.C., Minister, Energy & Resources Management, be invited to officiate; and further THAT the Claireville Conservation Area be officially opened during Conservation Week, in June of 1970 and that The Honourable John P. Robarts, Q.C., Prime Minister of Ontario, be invited to officiate. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 3:15 p.m., March 23, to meet jointly with the Conservation Areas Advisory Board. Mrs. F. Gell F.L. Lunn Chairman Secretary- Treasurer SCHEDULE "A ", G-3 THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY REPORT #1/70 of the CONSERVATION EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Conservation Education Advisory Committee met on Wednesday, March 1$, 1970, at the Authority Board Room, 17 Mill Street, Willowdale, commencing at 2:00 p.m. PRESENT WERE Committee Chairman Committee Members Authority Chairman MTRCA Staff ABSENT WERE Committee Members Dr. W.M. Tovell Mrs. D. Clarke Mrs. F. Gell Prof. J.H. Pasemore D. Quick Miss C. Steele Dr. G. Ross Lord K.G. Higgs T.E. Barber W.A. McLean G. Gardiner B. Lowes B. Nelligan The following items were considered: 1. Report of the previous meeting; 2. Progress Report on Conservation Education; 3. Boards of Education Commitments: Mr. Barber presented a verbal report outlining problems that have developed recently with respect to late cancellation of various Conservation Education programmes. The problem is presenting some difficulties and loss of revenue to the Authority; 4. 'A Concept for a Resource Interpretive Complex - Boyd Conservation Area; - outlined in detail by Messrs. Barber and McLean. The Committee discussed contents of 'the Report, together with the, recommendations; IT WAS AGREED, AND THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT: 1. The Staff be requested to investigate alternative methods of committing reservations for Conservation Education Programmes offered by the Authority; 2. The Report - "A Concept for a Resource Interpretive Complex - Boyd Conservation Area ", dated January 23, 1970, be received and the following action be taken: (a) THAT the portion of the Boyd Conservation Area indicated in the plan entitled "Resource Interpretive Centre - Boyd Conservation Area ", dated January, 1970, be designated as the "Resource Interpretive Complex "; (b) THAT means be investigated by which all open lands located east of Islington Avenue, both north and south of the Maple Sideroad, consisting of some 105 acres, being adjacent to the Boyd Conservation Area, can be brought under public ownership; (c) THAT from point of-view of new buildings, priority be given to the establishment of the Resource Interpretive Centre; - continued on page 2- G -i,. THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY Report #2/70 - Conservation Education Page 2 (d) THAT The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation be requested to provide the necessary funds for a preliminary design and a model of the Resource Interpretive Centre; (e) THAT the Staff be directed to investigate the basis for co- operation between the Authority and the School Boards or other groups and make recommendations for the implementation of the Boyd Resource Interpretive Complex; (f) THAT the Staff be requested to investigate the cost of converting the Four Winds Guest Home to an "In- residence Conservation Field Centre". Dr. W.M. Tovell K.G. Higgs Chairman Acting Secretary KGH /e March -19 -1970 The Metropollitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority MIIN1JTIES G -5 Information & Education Advisory Board Thursday- October -1 -1970 #2/70 The Information & Education Advisory Board met at the Authority Office, #7 Highway on Thursday, October 1, 1970, commencing with a tour of the Boyd Resource Interpretive Complex at 1:00 p.m. PRESENT WERE Chairman Vice - Chairman Members Authority Member Secretary- Treasurer Director of Operations Adm. - I & E Division ABSENT WERE Members MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #1/70 were Res. #8 Moved by: Seconded by: Mrs. F. Gell Dr. W.M. Tovell A.H. Cowling Mrs. G. deGuerre C.R, Purcell Mrs, J.D. Reid Mrs. M.A. Reid F.A. Wade D. Melnik F.L. Lunn K.G. Higgs T.E. Barber J.D. Coats A.H. Davis B.G. Harrison W. Leavens Mrs. E. Nealson C. Townsend presented. A.H. Cowling Dr. W.M. Tovell RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #1/70, as presented, adopted as if read. STAFF PROGRESS REPORTS be CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; A Staff Progress Report and a Report of the Public Relations Consultant were presented. Res. #9 Moved by: Seconded by: RESOLVED THAT: The Report of received and filed. Res. #10 Moved by: Seconded by: Mrs. G. deGuerre F.A. Wade the Public Relations Consultant be CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; Mrs. G. deGuerre Mrs. J.D. Reid Report, as presented, be CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Progress received and filed. G -6 -2- TEACHERS' IN- SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAMME CONSERVATION FIELD CENTRES A Staff communication was presented advising that at certain times space was available in the dormitory rooms at both Albion Hills and Claremont Field Centres which might be utilized to provide practicing teachers an opportunity to participate and /or observe the Outdoor Conservation Education Programme in action. Res. #11 Moved by: Mrs. M.A. Reid Seconded by: A.H. Cowling THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: An invitation be extended to practicing teachers to participate and /or observe the Outdoor Conservation Education Programme in action at Albion Hills and Claremont Conservation Field Centres during those periods of time when accommodation is available; and that a fee be charged for accommodation. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; BOYD CONSERVATION AREA PROPOSED CONSERVATION FIELD CENTRE A discussion took place regarding the possibility of converting the former "Four Winds" at the Boyd Conservation Area for use as a Conservation Field Centre. Res. 12 Moved by: C.R. Purcell Seconded by: Mrs. M.A. Reid RESOLVED THAT: Having inspected the premises formerly known as the "Four Winds" in the Boyd Conservation Area and being convinced that the building can be converted, at a reasonable cost, for use as a Conservation Field Centre; THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Staff be directed to prepare a project for the development of the premises at the Boyd Conservation Area, formerly occupied by the Four Winds Nursing Home, for use as a Conservation Field Centre with residential accommodation; and further in this connection, the following action be taken: (a) Plans for the reconstruction of the premises be completed; (b) Cost estimates be prepared for the said reconstruction of the premises; (c) Cost estimates for furnishings and equipment be prepared; (d) Budget provision be made in the 1971 budget estimates of the Authority to carry out the project. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; PROPOSED AUTHORITIES CONSERVATION EDUCATION SEMINAR A discussion took place regarding the desirability of sponsoring an Authorities Conservation Education Seminar in the near future. Res. #13 Moved by: Mrs. M.A. Reid Seconded by: Mrs. G. deGuerre THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Conservation Authorities Branch be invited to co- sponsor an Authorities Conservation Education Seminar at the Claremont Conservation Field Centre November- 20 -22, 1970 and that the Staff be authorized to make the necessary arrangements. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME Res. #14 -3- G -7 Moved by: Mrs. M.A. Reid Seconded by: A.H. Cowling RESOLVED THAT: Dr. W.M. Tovell be Chairman of a Sub - Committee, with power to add, to prepare a Brief, for consideration at the proposed Authorities Conservation Education Seminar, on "Conservation Authorities Educational Programmes ", with the object of making formal representation to the Committee of Chairmen at an appropriate time. ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m., Mrs. F. Gell F.L. Lunn CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; Chairman Secretary- Treasurer The Metropolitan Toroirtto any i lean Conservation .© Authority II AEI U !1 E S G -8 Information & Education Advisory Board Thurs -Dec -3 -1970 #3/70 The Information & Education Advisory Board met at the Authority Board Room, 17 Mill Street, Willowdale, on Thursday, December 3, 1970, commencing at 2:00 p.m. PRESENT WERE Chairman Vice- Chairman Members Authority Member Stevens, Donaldson Associates Limited Public Relations Consultant Secretary - Treasurer Adm. - I & E Division Tech.Asst. - Information ABSENT WERE Members MINUTES Mrs. F. Gell Dr. W.M. Tovell J.D. Coats A.H. Davis Mrs. G. deGuerre Mrs. J.D. Reid Mrs. M.A. Reid F.A. Wade E.H. Card G. Donaldson J. Grimshaw F.L. Lunn T,E. Barber Mrs. M. Whitley W. Leavens Mrs. E. Nealson C.R. Purcell C. Townsend The Minutes of Meeting #2/70 were presented. Res. #15 Moved by: Seconded by: Mrs, M.A. Reid J.D. Coats RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #2/70, as presented, be adopted as if read. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; FOUNDATION EXHIBIT AT SPORTSMEN'S SHOW Mr. Card, as Chairman of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation, addressed the Meeting and advised that the Foundation was sponsoring a major exhibit at the 1971 Canadian National Sportsmen's Show, with assistance from The Royal Bank of Canada, and requested Mr. G. Donaldson of Stevens, Donaldson Associates Limited, who are constructing the exhibit, to present the proposals for the information of the Board. Mr. Donaldson gave an illustrated description of the proposed exhibit. Res. #16 Moved by: Mrs. G. deGuerre Seconded by: Mrs. J.D. Reid G- 9 d2_ RESOLVED THAT: The Foundation be congratulated on the excelle th exhibit proposed for the 1971 Canadian National Sportsmen's Show and that they be assured of the support of this Board. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; CONSERVATION EDUCATION SEMINAR Dr„ Tovell reported on the Seminar recently held at the Claremont Conservation Field Centre and advised that it was hoped that similar Seminars would be held on the same subject in various pares of the Province in the future. STAFF PROGRESS REPORT A Staff Progress Report for 1970, to date, was presented. Pe:; . #r17 Moved by: J.D. Coats Seconded by: Dr. W.M. Tovell RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Progress Report, to date, be received and filed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; REPORT OF THE PUBLIC RELATIONS CONSULTANT Mr. Grimsha.w, Public Relations Consultant, presented an up to date Report for the information of the Board. Res, x$18 Moved by: J.D. Coats Seconded by: Dr. W.M. Tovell RESOLVED THAT: The Report of the Public Relations ConsulLant, as presented, be received and filed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; 19'71 INFORMATION & EDUCATION PROGRAMME The 1971 Information & Education Programme was presented and studied in detail. Fie:, n x 9 Moved by: F.A. Wade Seconded by: Mrs. G. deGuerre RESOLVED THAT: The 1971 Inforrnation & Education Programme be received, approved and appended as Schedule "A" of these Minutes. CARRIED UNANIMWSLY; PROPOSEI) CONSERVATION FIELD CENTRE l'MJ WINDS GUEST HOME A Staff Report having regard to the proposed conversion of the Four Winds Guest Home into a Conservation Field Centre was presented and discussed in detail. Res. #20 Moved by: J.D. Coats Seconded by: Mrs. J.D. Reid RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Report regarding the proposed conversion of the Four Winds Guest Home into a Conservation Field Centre be received; and -3- G -10 THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The following action be taken in con- nection with the former Four Winds Guest Home: (a) The Authority convert the former Four Winds Guest Home to a Conservation Field Centre, to be available for use in September, 1971; (b) Budget provision be made as part of the further development of the Boyd Conservation Area in 1971, providing the Authority portion of the cost be raised from sources other than the Authority Municipal Levy; (c) The Staff be directed to obtain proposals, including cost estimates, from Construction Management firms and /or Robert Gregg & Associates, Architects; (d) The Staff investigate and report back on raising the Authority portion of the costs. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; 1971 PRELIMINARY BUDGET ESTIMATES The 1971 Preliminary Budget Estimates were presented and discussed in some detail. Res. #21 Moved by: Dr. W.M. Tovell Seconded by: J.D. Coats RESOLVED THAT: The 1971 Preliminary Budget Estimates, as presented, be received; and further THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The following Budget Proposals for 1971 be included in the 1971 Preliminary Budget Estimates of the Authority: A -111 Advertising A -112 Public Relations Cons. Fee Expenses 1970 1971 Estimate Proposed $ 200.00 $ 400.00 $7,3O0.00 8,500.00) 2,500.00 10,000.00 A -113 Publications & Gen.Prtg. - Promotional brochures $3,500 - General Printing 2,000 - Directory 500 - Biennial Report 2,000 - Conservation Areas Map _ 1500 12,500.00 A -114 Tours and Special Days 2,500.00 9,500.00 1,000.00 A -115 Conservation Education Programmes 76,100.00 88,500.00 A -116 Photography 2,000.00 2,500.00 A -117 Exhibits 1,000.00 2,000.00 A -118 Motion Picture Programme 800.00 16,000.00 A -119 Press Clipping Service 350.00 --- A -120 Promotional Contingencies 600.00 800.00 TOTALS $104,550.00 5130,700.00 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; G-11 -4- MAPLE SYRUP MAKING DEMONSTRATION - BRUCE'S MILL - 1971 A Staff communication was presented advising that the fee for students visiting the Maple Syrup Making Demonstration at Albion Hills has been set at 504 per student in 1971, which is the same fee as charged by private operators for student visitations. The current rate for school class to visit Bruce's Mill is 404 per student. Res. #22 Moved by: J.D. Coats Seconded by: Mrs. J.D. Reid RESOLVED THAT: The Staff communication having regard to fees for Maple Syrup Making Demonstrations be received; and further THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The fee for groups participating in the Maple Syrup Making Programme at Bruce's Mill Conservation Area be 504 per person. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 4:35 p.m., December 3. Mrs. F. Gell Chairman F.L. Lunn Secretary - Treasurer SCHEDULE G -12 1971 INFOP\MATION & EDUCATION PROGRAMME SECTION I (A) CONSERVATION AREAS (1) Distribution of brochures: - 50,000 winter programmes - 150,000 summer programmes - 10,000 family camping - 12,000 Cold Creek Conservation Area - 10,000 Humber Trail Guides (2) Distribution of Public Service radio announcements: (four season approach) - 4- announcements each, winter, spring, summer, and fall to 12 radio stations (3) Radio and TV interviews (4) News releases (emphasis on those areas not used to capacity, also on week day and evening use) (5) Exhibits - Canadian National Sportsmen's Show - Libraries, etc. (6) Lectures, slide and movie showings (B) BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE (1) Distribution of brochures: - 200,000 Black Creek Pioneer Village (outside Metro region) - 100,000 Guide Map (at Black Creek) - 100,000 Dodgers - 1,000 Posters - 10,000 Photo Contest (2) Distribution of Public Service radio announcements: - 4 announcements each, winter, spring, summer and fall to 12 radio stations. (3) Radio and TV interviews (4) News Releases: _ Emphasize changes at Black Creek Pioneer Village - aim at ethnic groups (5) Exhibits: - Libraries, etc. (6) Lectures, slide and movie showings (7) Road signs (8) Letters of invitation to groups such as conventions: (9) Seek the co- operation of, and work closely with, Ontario Department of Tourism & Information, the Convention Tourist Bureau, Canadian Travel Bureau and companies, to be included in their literature and provide Authority literature for their distribution; G -13 (10) Preparation of feature articles for magazines and newspapers; - 2 - (11) Invite students from universities, colleges and schools for photography and painting; (12) Support and encourage historical theme in the Toronto Festival; (13) Attempt to have bumper stickers more effectively used; (14) Invite sight - seeing buses and promote reduced group' admission rates, (15) Feature Black Creek Pioneer Village symbol on brochures (oxen) ; (16) Use public service billboards; (17) Conduct further survey to obtain data on visitors; (C) FLOOD CONTROL £> HATER CONSERVATION (1) Distribution of brochures - project brochures, such as Claireville Dam and Reservoir, Milne Dam and Reservoir, Stouffville Dam and Reservoir; (2) Radio'and TV interviews; (3) News releases - emphasis on regional programme; (4) Feature articles - some with emphasis on pollution control; (5) Distribution and sale of movie "Flood Control and Water Conservation "; (6) Lectures and slide showings (D) REFORESTATION AND LAND USE (1) Distribution of brochures - Conservation Assistance Programme; (2) News releases (3) Signs on demonstration areas (4) Lectures and slide talks, especially to rural ratepayer groups; (5) Radio and TV interviews; (6) Feature articles - weekly newspapers, illustrating a specific project by Authority on private land; (7) Field day - promoted by paid advertising in rural newspapers; (E) CONSERVATION EDUCATION (1) Distribution of brochures; - 50,000 Conservation Calendars of "Events" - 1,000 Conservation Education Programmes - 15,000 Albion Hills, Cold Creek, Claremont Conservation Field Centres - 15,000 Maple Syrup - 4,000 Pioneer Life Programme _ 3 _ G -14 (2) Letters of invitation to individual Schools or Boards of Education; (3) News releases; (t.;.) Radio and TV interviews (5) Teacher tours; (6) Loan of slide sets and movies; (7) Paid advertising student summer programme, Albion Hills and Claremont Conservation Field Centres; (F) GENERAL (1) Biennial Report 1969-.70; (2) Authority directory; (3) Help Preserve Our Heritage (distribution); (+) Enlarge conservation calendar (5) Authority signs on all lands owned by the Authority; (6) Information Kit forwarded to all elected representatives (Municipal, Boards of Education, Provincial, Federal); (7) News releases on work of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation; (6) Co- operation with other agencies such as Conservation Week and Junior Conservationists, etc.; (9) Obtain additional casual staff to work in Information section; (10) Exhibit - Canadian National Sportsmen?s Show - Ontario Place - to feature waterfront SECTION II PUBLIC RELATIONS - make at least one visit to all local media during 1971; - provide buffet luncheon for all Citizens of Black Creek Pioneer Village; _ Official opening of Print Shop - Spring -1971; _ Official opening of Four Winds Conservation Field Centre -fall 1971 - Tour for Authority Members, representatives of Boards of Education, Municipalities, Provincial and Federal Members; - Maple Syrup Day - invitations to include Authority Members, Authority Staff, elected representatives of Municipal Councils, Boards of Education and Provincial and Federal representatives from Authority area; _ Photographic Contest - Black Creek Pioneer Village - 1971. G -15 - 4 SECTION III CONSERVATION EDUCATION (A) CONTINUING PROGRAM' IES - Albion Hills Conservation Field Centre _ Claremont Conservation Field Centre - Cold Creek Conservation Field Centre _ Black Creek Pioneer Village - Tours & Pioneer Life Programmes • - Nature Trails (a) Scheduled (b) Arranged (c) Half -day - Watershed tours - Maple Syrup Demonstration (a) Public (Bruce4s Mill) (b) Student (Bruce?s Mill & Albion Hills) - Claireville Dam ( &) Student (b) Public -5- G -16 • (B) SPECIAL EVENTS • CONSERVATION AREAS (1). Regular Interpretive Programme JAI Re,;gula ..Mike s Saturdays May to Jun 19 2pm &3:30pm Sept 11 to Sep 25 Albion Hills Boyd. Bruce's Mill Sundays May' 9 to Jun 13' 2pm & 3 :30pm Glen Haffy Sundays May to Jun 27 2pm & 3:30pm Albion Hills Sept 12 to Oct 24 • Boyd Bruce's M1.11 Sundays May 9 to Jun 27 2pm Greenwood Sept 12 to Oct 24 Sundays May 9 to Jun 27 4pm Claremont - Sept 12 to Oct 24 Saturdays Apr. 10 to Oct 30 Various Cold. Creek times Sundays Apr. 11 to Oct 31 Various Cold Creek times NOTE: Where a special hike is scheduled for an area, it will take the place of the regular hikes for that day. (b) Continuing Week -end Programmes Saturdays June. 5 to Sep 1. Tours of Albion Hills Albion House Sundays Nay 16 to Oct 10 Tours of Bruce's Mill Mill June 6 to Sep 5 Tours of Albion Hills Albion House (2) Special Programmes Jan 10 Five Mile. Hike 10:30am Boyd Feb 7 Five Mile Hike 10:30am •Boyd Feb 13 -14 Winter Carnival Albion Hills Mid-March- Mid-April Maple Syrup Making 10am -4pm Bruce's Mill Apr 1$ Open House 1pm- 4 :30pm Claireville May 2 Five Mile Hike 10:30am Glen Haffy and Dingle May $ Tour for Conservation Assistance Program 10am Palgrave May 9 Bird - Watching Hike 10:15am Albion Hills G -17 - 6-- Special Programmes (continued) May 16 May 30 Jun 6 Jun 13 Jun 20 Sep 12 Sep 19 Sep 25 Sep 26 Oct 3 Oct 10 Oct 24 Oct 31 Nov 7 Dec 5 Three Mile Forest & Farm Hike Open House Albion Hills Conservation Field Centre Breakfast and Hike Find Your Way Hike Open House at Claremont Conservation Field Centre Bird - Watching Hike Three Mile Forest & Farm Hike 15th Annual Pioneer Festival Forestry Tour Autumn Color Tour Automobile Color Tour Lake Ontario Waterfront Hike Five Mile Hike Open House at Claireville Dam Five Mile Hike 2pm 2pm-5pm Gam loam -3pm 2pm -5pm 10:15am 2pm 10:30am 2pm 10am -41 2pm 10:30am 1pm- 4:30pm 10:30am Albion Hills Albion Hills Bruce's Mild. Glen Haffy Claremont Albion Hills Albion Hills Black Creek Claremont Glen Haffy Boyd Greenwood Place to be announced Glen Haffy & Dingle Claireville Boyd