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Cons. Areas Adv. Bd. -and- I. & E. Adv. Bd. Thur- June -26 -1969 #2/69
The Conservation Areas Advisory Board met in joint session with the
Information & Education Advisory Board for a Special Meeting at the
Albion Hills Conservation School on Thursday, June 26, 1969, commencing
at 3:30 p.m.
PRESENT WERE
Conservation Areas
Chairman
Vice- Chairman
Members
Information & Education
Chairman
Vice - Chairman
Members
Public Relations Consultant
Authority Chairman
Secretary- Treasurer
Adm. - C.L.M. Div.
Adm. - I. & E. Div.
ABSENT WERE
Conservation Areas
Members
Information & Education
Members
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C. Sauriol
I. McMullin
M.J. Breen
E.H. Card
Mrs. J.A. Gardner
H.S. Honsberger
Mrs. M.W. Lister
A.A. Mackenzie
Mrs. F. Gell
Dr. W.M. Tovell
J.D. Coats
Mrs. G. deGuerre
W. Leavens
D. Melnik
C.R. Purcell
J. Grimshaw
Dr. G. Ross Lord
F.L. Lunn
W.A. McLean
T.E. Barber
A.M. Campbell
J. Carroll
K.C. Dalglish
W. James
J.S. Scott
N.J. Scott
N.H. Smith
P. White
A.H. Cowling
A.H. Davis
B. Harrison
G. Henderson
Mrs. E. Nealson
Mrs. J.D. Reid
Mrs. M.A. Reid
F.A. Wade
J.R. Williams
This being a Special Meeting, no Minutes were adopted.
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REPORT #2/69 - CONSERVATION EDUCATION
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Report #2/69 of the Conservation Education Advisory Committee,
together with a Report on the Use of Authority Lands for Conservation
Education, dated May-1969, were presented and considered in detail.
Res . - C .A. #7 Moved by: M.J. Breen
Res. - I&E #9 Seconded by: Dr. W.M. Tovell
RESOLVED THAT: Report #2/69 of the Conservation Education Advisory
Committee, together with the Report on the Use of Authority Lands for
Conservation Education, dated May-1969, be received by this Special
Joint Meeting of Conservation Areas Advisory Board and Information
and Education Advisory Board, and appended as Schedule "A" of the
Minutes of the Information and Education Advisory Board; and further
THE BOARDS RECOMMEND THAT: The recommendations contained in Report
#2/69 of the Conservation Education Advisory Committee, as set forth
herein, be adopted:
1. That the principles and practices of outdoor education in general
and conservation education in particular be strongly supported;
2. That the Authority co-operate with the Boards of Education in
carrying out the spirit of Bill $7;
3. That the Authority continue to expand its conservation education
programmes on Authority lands by developing projects for school
and public interpretation as funds permit;
4. That the expansion of the Authority conservation education
programmes be contingent upon the Authority providing capital
funds for construction and facilities, and the operations of the
programmes be financed on the basis of users• fees ;
5. That when designing permanent facilities in conservation areas,
consideration be given in the design for the accommodation of
conservation education programmes of the Authority;
6. That the Authority provide conservation education programmes on
its lands to ensure that the resources and policies of the
Authority are properly interpreted and to ensure that the
resources being used for conservation education will themselves
be maintained;
7. That the Authority consider designating an area for outdoor and
conservation education and further in this connection that the
staff be directed to prepare a preliminary plan of development
for the northern portion of Boyd Conservation Area, McMichael
Conservation Area and the proposed Glassco Park as a centre for
outdoor and conservation education and to meet with officials
of the Metropolitan School Board, Metropolitan Separate School
Board, Ontario, Peel and York County School Boards, College of
Education of the University of Toronto, the McMichael Advisory
Committee and others to discuss their interests in outdoor and
conservation education development in this area.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
CONCERN FOR MAN IN THE ENVIRONMENT
With the unanimous consent of the Meeting, Mrs . Gardner suggested
that concern for the value of man in the environment be stressed in
all our conservation education programmes.
Res. - I&E #10 Moved by: Mrs . J.A. Gardner
Seconded by: M.J. Breen
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RESOLVED THAT: Concern for the value of man in the environment be in-
corporated and stressed in conservation education programmes in making
students aware of the deleterious effects and risks of some of our
modern technology in the abuse of pesticides, insecticides, solid
wastes, water pollution, etc.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
ADJOURNMENT
On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m., June 26 to join with
students in residence at the School for supper.
C. Sauriol F.L. Lunn
Chairman, Conservation Areas Ad.Bd.
Mrs. F. Gell
Chairman, Information & Education
Ad.Bd.
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SCHEDULE "A" Of the
CONSERVATION EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Conservation Education Advisory Committee met on Thursday, June 12th,
1969, in the Authority Board Room, 17 Mill Street, Willowdale, commencing at
400 p.m.
PRESENT WERE Committee Chairman
Committee Members
MTRCA staff
ABSENT WERE Committee Members
Report on Use of Authority
in detail by the staff. The
IT WAS AGREED, AND
The policy of the Authority
"Conservation Schools" be
Metropolitan Toronto
Education Policy:
1. That the principles and practices of outdoor education in general and
conservation education in particular be strongly supported;
2. That the Authority co- operate with the boards of education in carrying
out the spirit of Bill 87;
3. That the Authority continue to expand its conservation education
programmes on Authority lands by developing projects for school and
public interpretation as funds permit;
.. That the expansion of the Authority conservation education programmes
be contingent upon the Authority providing capital funds for construction
and facilities, and the operations of the programmes be financed on the
basis of user's fees;
Dr. W. M. Tovell
Mrs. D. Clarke
G. Gardiner
Prof. J. H. Pasamore
Miss C. Steele
F. A. Wade
C. Sauriol
Dr. G. Ross Lord
K. G. Higgs
W. A. McLean
T. E. Barber
Mrs. F. Gell
B. Lowee
B. Nelligan
D. Quick
Lands for Conservation Education was presented
Committee discussed the Report at length.
THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT:
as adopted at Authority Meeting #4/65, Res. 73
amended to read:
and Region Conservation Authority Conservation
5. That when designing permanent facilities in conservation areas, consid-
eration be given in the design for the accommodation of conservation
education programmes of the Authority;
6. That the Authority provide conservation education programmes on its
lands to ensure that the resources and policies of the Authority are
properly interpreted and to ensure that the resources being used for
conservation education will themselves be maintained;
7. That the Authority consider designating an area for outdoor and con -
servation education and further in this connection that the staff be directed
to prepare a preliminary plan of development for the northern portion of
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Boyd Conservation Area, McMichael Conservation Area and the
proposed Glassco Park as a centre for outdoor and conservation
education and to meet with officials of the Metropolitan School Board,
Metropolitan Separate School Board, Ontario, Peel and York
County School Boards, College of Education of the University of
Toronto, the McMichael Advisory Committee and others to discuss
their interests in outdoor and conservation education development in
this area.
Dr. W. M. Tovell T. E. Barber
Chairman Acting Secretary
June 13th, 1969.
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REPORT
ON THE USE CF AUTHORITY LANDS
FOR
CONSERVATION EDUCATION
PREPARED BY :
ICE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORIT'x
BOX 720, WOODBRI DGE , ONTARIO
May, 1969
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
(1) INTRODUCTION
(2) HISTORY
(3) EXISTING AUTHORITY POLICY
(4) AUTHORITY FINANCING
(5) DEMAND FOR CONSERVATION
EDUCATION PROGRAMMES
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(8)
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SOME OUTDOOR AND CONSERVATION
EDUCATION PROGRAMMES OF THE
METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND COUNTY
BOARDS OF EDUCATION
SOME OBSERVATIONS
RECOMMENDATIONS
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(1) INTRODUCTION:
The use of Authority lands for conservation education purposes
is expanding considerably. The expansion is taking place as the result
of new programmes being offered by the Authority, such as the Cold
Creek and Claremont Conservation Field Centres, the Maple Syrup
demonstration at Bruce's Mill Conservation Area, and by the expanded
use of nature trails and other facilities in Conservation Areas.
In addition, the school systems themselves are programming
educational uses of Authority lands.
A number of school boards have requested the Authority to co- operate
in the establishment of permanent educational facilities either on
or adjacent to Authority lands.
The purpose of this Report is to review present Authority policy
regarding the use of Authority lands for educational purposes. It is
felt that such a review at this time is essential if the Authority
is to plan and control the use of its lands in order that such uses
will conform to Authority policies regarding the management of natural
resources with assurance that the resources being used for educational
purposes are not destroyed by misuse or overuse.
The Report includes lands acquired and managed by the Authority
but does not include Authority lands managed by The Parks Department of
The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto.
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From the beginning of active resource management programmes in
the Metropolitan Toronto Region in the late 1940's and early 1950's,
the Authorities recognized the need for and advantages of conservation
education.
Specifically, the requirements are to offer to the public (and
especially to students) a programme which illustrates manes need and
dependence on his environment for its products of food, fuel, fibre,
recreation and aesthetic values. The most important concept to be
illustrated in a conservation education programme is that man must
manipulate his environment to achieve his objects.
While the objectives remain unchanged from the beginning, the
techniques in achieving objectives have changed in the past two decades.
(a) The 19501s:
Conservation education programmes were offered in any form
that was requested or acceptable to any group or individual,
e.g., competitions (scrap book, photo, essay, quiz); illustrated
classroom lectures; distribution of charts, brochures and
booklets; distribution of movies and slide sets; the conducting
of nature trails and a 3 -day conservation camp school. It soon
became evident that the programmes which took boys and girls
into the out -of -doors were the most successful in developing
attitudes with a deep understanding, enthusiasm and concern
for the countryside and the renewable natural resources;
(b) The 19601s:
Having the outdoor skills and thousands of acres of
conservation lands, the Authority started to examine many
conservation projects from the point of view of developing
conservation education programmes. During the 1960's a number
of programmes were developed, a staff was hired, and
invitations to participate were sent to local school boards
and other groups.
The programmes currently being offered can be divided into
three categories as follows:
(1) Residential -- Albion Hills Conservation Field Centre
-- Proposed Claremont Conservation'Field Centre
(2) Day -Use
Cold Creek Conservation Field Centre
- Young Outdoorsments Programme
- Watershed Tour
- Pioneer Life Programme
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(3) Field Trips - Maple Syrup Demonstration
- Nature Trail
- Claireville Dam Visit
- Educational tour of Black Creek
Pioneer Village
It is noted that the McMichael Conservation Collection of Art
is becoming increasingly popular for use by school and other groups
conducting field trips.
These programmes currently offered by the Authority immediately
became successful. From the educational point of view, they were
real and valuable first -hand experiences illustrating in an inter-
disciplinary manner the principles learned in the classroom. From
the Authority's point of view, the programmes are providing an
understanding of conservation to tens of thousands of school children
and adults annually. The primary objective of many of the programmes
was to demonstrate to educators the value of outdoor education with
tie hope that many more similar programmes would be developed.
This has happened and is happening. Many projects in the Toronto
area and throughout Ontario are a direct result of those teachers,
or groups, who have at one time participated in, or visited, one of
the Authority's conservation education programmes.
Many groups are now conducting day -use and field trip programmes
in the Conservation Areas without the assistance of Authority staff,
largely because they cannot rP accommodated in the programmes being
offered.
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The Authority, in 1965, adopted the following policy with regard to
Conservation Schools:
(a) Extract from Minutes of Information and Education Advisory Board
Meeting #2/65, September 29th, 1965:
"PROPOSED POLICY - USE OF AUTHORITY LANDS
RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FUTURE
CONSERVATION SCHOOLS:
A staff communication was presented, advising that certain conversatio
have been held with representatives of some of the area Boards of
Education regarding the possibility of the establishment of future
conservation education schools on lands owned by or adjacent to
lands owned by the Authority, and requesting direction as to the
policy of the Authority in this regard.
Res. #16
Moved by: Mrs. B. Nealson
Seconded by: C. R. Purcell
RESOLVED THAT: The following be a sub - committee or this
Board to study and make recommendations on the matter of policy
which may be adopted by the Authority, regarding the development
of conservation education programmes by Boards of Education, in
co- operation with the Authority; Messrs. F. A. Wade, C. Sauriol,
Mrs. B. Nealson, Mrs. F. Cell, Dr. W. M. nibvell ;
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY:"
(b) Extract from Minutes of Authority Meeting #4/65, November 19th, 1965
"CONSERVATION SCHOOLS:
Res. #73
Moved by: K. G. Waters
Seconded by: K. C. Dalglish
RESOLVED THAT: The Authority policy with respect to
conservation education in the region be amended as follows:
1. THAT the principles and practices of conservation education be
strongly supported;
2. THAT the Authority co- operate with Boards of Education in
carrying out the spirit of Bill 87;
3. THAT each proposal be dealt with on its own merits;
4. THAT an extension to the Albion Hills Conservation School
would be desirable and that proposals to achieve this be welcomed;
5. THAT the acquisition of school sites adjacent to or contiguous
to Conservation Areas owned by the Authority be encouraged;
6. TH.AT the cost of any development or personnel services
required of the Authority in connection with the construction or
operation of any such school, be borne by the Board of
Education concerned;
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7. THAT the following areas, in addition to Albion Hills, be
considered as suitable: Bruce's Mill, Greenwood, Claremont,
Boyd, Glen Haffy Extension, Palgrave, Claireville;
8. THAT Boards of Education be encouraged to adopt the policy
and curriculum issued by the Authority at the Albion Hills
Conservation School;
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; "
(c) Extract from Minutes of Information and Education Advisory
Board Meeting #3/65 - January 13th, 1966
"REPORT OF THE SUB- COMMITTEE ON CONSERVATION
SCHOOLS:
Mr. Barber presented the Report of the Sub- Committee on
Conservation Schools, as adopted by the Authority, for the
information of the Committee and their comments.
Res. #19 Moved by: Dr. G. Ross Lord
Seconded by: Mrs. 13. Nealson
RESOLVED THAT: The Report and Recommendations of the
Sub- Committee on Conservation Schools, as adopted by the
Authority, be received; and further
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Metropolitan
School Board be approached in this connection, with a view
to encouraging the development of interested Science and
Conservation Schools as a function of the Metropolitan Board;
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: "
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(a) Operations
Daring the 1950's and early 1960's the Authority, through its annual
levy and matching grants from the Province of Ontario, was able to
offer the conservation education programmes free of charge to the
relatively small numbers of persons. As the number of requests
from schools increased rapidly, the Authority began charging a portion
of operational costs to expand its services. The fees were readily
acceptable in view of the increased services. Later, with the Cold
Creek Conservation Field Centre opened in the fall of 1968, the
Authority offered the programme to all boards in the region at the
cost of operations and the boards readily accepted. No charge has
ever been made for maintenance of Areas, pre - planning aids,
administration, or capital costs directly required by the programme.
(b) Capital
Programmes offered on a year -round basis have required substantial
capital investment. The Authority could not divert its levy funds which
were and are committed on a long term basis for flood control and
water conservation, land acquisition, channelization, conservation
area facilities and development, reforestation, land use and Black
Creek Pioneer Village. Consequently, the Metrolitan Toronto and
Region Conservation Foundation raised the capital monies required
to build = aid equip the Albion Hills Conservation Field Centre and
the Authority's share of capital funds required to build and equip the
Snider Workshop and Stang House at Black Creek, Cold Creek
Conservation Field Centre and Claremont Conservation Field Centre.
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(5) DEMAND FOR CONSERVATION EDUCATION PROGRAMMES:
In 1968, the Authority provided conservation education programmes
for well over 100,000 people -- 80% being school classes. Demand for
existing Authority programmes is presently estimated to be three times
the numbers being accommodated in the programmes being offered to school
classes and the public. It should also be noted that the requests for
programmes are increasing far more rapidly than the development of new
programmes or the extension of existing conservation education programmes.
Within the past five years, a number of boards of education
have either discussed with the Authority or officially requested some
type of co- operative programme to provide their students outdoor
experiences.
Both Bill 87 -- An Act To Amend The School Administration Act --
and the Report of the Provincial Committee on Aims & Objectives of
Education in Schools of Ontario -- "LIVING AND LEARNING" -- have given
strong encouragement to out -of- classroom activity.
Existing facilities offered by the Authority, together with those
presently offered by a number of boards, do not meet present demands.
The major problem to be resolved is to determine the best method of
satisfying the demand and, insofar as the Authority is concerned, to
determine how its resources can best be used in a way consistent with
Authority resource management principles and in a way to protect the
resources used for educational purposes.
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Some Outdoor and 'conservation Education Programmes of the
Metropolitan Toronto and County Boards ot Education
)a rd ot Education
Participation in Authority Programmes
Field Centres
Albion Cold Creek B • C . P . V .
Board Project
Capacity
Remarks
ty of Toronto x
)rough of York
Toronto Island
Natural Science
School
2 in- residence
classes per
week
120 students per week proposed for
new natural science school,
Primrose
x
Propose to use Bolton Camp in co- operation with Metro School Board
)rough of East York
x x
x
Propose to use Bolton Camp in co- operation with Metro School Board
>rough of North York x
x
x
Forest Valley
Outdoor Centre
20 groups
per day
IAlso using private camps such as
Cedar Glen
'rough of Etobicoke
x
x
x
Field Studies
Centre (Claireville )
1 class per day
Also propose to use Bolton Camp
in co- operation with Metro School Board
>rough of Scarborough
x
x
x
Science Bus
1 class per day
Visit a variety of areas
■unty of York
x
x
Burlington School
1 class per day
1 -room rural school S .E . Bolton
aunty of Peel
x
x
200 acres at
Terra Cotta
To be developed for day and residential use
,unty of Ontario
x
x
No programme started
tropolitan Separate
x
x
x
Developing Indian Village site near Orillia
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(7) SOME OBSERVATIONS
1. Most Authority lands are suitable for one or more types of field visits
for both school classes and the public.
2. All present demand and a significant portion of future demands for
conservation education by school groups and public in the Metropolitan
Toronto region could be provided on conservation lands. However,
it is not the role of the Authority to provide comprehensive outdoor
education and natural science programmes to meet all the demands of
all groups within the Metropolitan Toronto region.
3. A number of areas already have facilities which could be used in
conservation education programmes with only minor modification with
the addition of staff and equipment. Some areas now in the planning
stages could be designed to accommodate school classes on a daily
basis. Those lands with special physical features should be set aside
and developed for educational purposes as their major use.
4. . Many groups have been observed carrying out their own programmes
in the conservation areas. Frequently little is accomplished as large
numbers of teachers lack skills required to organize and interpret the
out -of -doors and the conservation area is often seriously damaged
through collecting, excessive trampling and vandalism.
5. The Authority must obtain additional sources of capital funds if it is to
accelerate its conservation education programmes to meet a significant
portion of the demand.
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IT IS RECOMMENDED:
THAT the policy of the Authority as adopted at Authority Meeting #4/65,
Res. 73 "Conservation Schools" be amended to read:
Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Conservation
Education Policy:
1. That the principles and practices of conservation education be strongly
supported;
2. That the Authority co- operate with the boards of education in carrying
out the spirit of Bill 87;
3. That the Authority continue to expand its conservation education pro-
gramme on Authority lands by developing projects for school and
public interpretation as funds permit;
2+. That the expansion of the Authority conservation education programme
be contingent upon the Authority providing the capital funds for con-
struction and facilities and the operations of the programmes be
financed on the basis of user's fees;
5. That when designing permanent facilities in conservation areas, consid-
eration be given in the design for the accommodation of conservation
education programmes of the Authority;
6. That the Authority provide conservation education programmes on its
lands to ensure that the resources and policies of the Authority are
properly interpreted and to ensure that the resources being used for
conservation education will themselves be maintained;
7. That the major use of the northern portion of the Boyd Conservation
Area, the McMichael Conservation Area and the proposed Glassco
Park be for outdoor and conservation education.
It is further recommended in this connection that the staff be directed to:
1. Investigate existing permanent facilities in the conservation areas to
determine their suitability for conservation education purposes;
2. Prepare a preliminary plan of development for the northern portion
of Boyd Conservation Area, McMichael Conservation Area and the
proposed Glassco Park as a major centre for outdoor and conservation
education and report with recommendations prior to the end of 1969;
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3. Meet with officials of the Metropolitan School Board, Metropolitan
Separate School Board, Ontario, Peel and York County School
Boards, College of Education of the University of Toronto, the
McMichael Advisory Committee and others to discuss their interests
in outdoor and conservation education development in this area
and report back.
Metropolitan, JoronEo awl ie10n,
Conjeruation ._Atitth,oriEy
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Information & Education Advisory Board Monday - October -6 -1969 #3/69
The Information & Education Advisory Board met in the Board Room,
17 Mill Street, on Monday, October 6, 1969, commencing at 4+ :00 p.m.
PRESENT WERE
Chairman
Vice- Chairman
Members
Chairman of the Authority
Public Relations Consultant
Secretary- Treasurer
Director of Operations
Adm. - I. & E. Division
ABSENT WERE
Members
MINUTES
Mrs. F. Gell
Dr. W.M. Tovell
J.D. Coats
A.H. Cowling
Mrs. G. deGuerre
B. Harrison
W. Leavens
Mrs. J.D. Reid
Dr. G. Ross Lord
J. Grimshaw
F.L. Lunn
K.G. Higgs
T.E. Barber
A.H. Davis
G. Henderson
D. Melnik
Mrs. E. Nealson
C.R. Purcell
Mrs. M.A. Reid
F.A. Wad e
J.R. Williams
The Minutes of Meeting #2/69 were presented.
Res. #11 Moved by:
Seconded by:
A.H. Cowling
Mrs. G. deGuerre
RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #2/69, as presented, be
adopted as if read.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
STAFF PROGRESS REPORT
The Staff Progress Report for the period May to August, 1969, was
presented by Mr. Barber.
Res. #12
Moved by: J.D. Coats
Seconded by: Dr. W.M. Tovell
RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Progress Report for the period May to
August, 1969 be received and filed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
REPORT OF PUBLIC RELATIONS CONSULTANT
Mr. Grimshaw presented the report of the Ontario Editorial Bureau
for the period to date.
Res. #13
Moved by: A.H. Cowling
Seconded by: Mrs. J.D. Reid
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RESOLVED THAT: The Report of the Public Relations Consultant be
received and filed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
1970 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME - FEES
A communication, together with a report having regard to proposed
fees for the 1970 educational programme were presented.
Res. 111 Moved by: Dr. G. Ross Lord
Seconded by: J.D. Coats
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: Effective January 1, 1970, the fees for
attendance at the residential conservation field centres be:
$7.00 per student per day for 5 -day periods
$3.00 per student per day for less than 5 -day periods.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE
CHARGES AND COSTS
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME
As directed by Meeting #5/69 of the Authority, a report on charges
and costs at Black Creek Pioneer Village was presented. The matter
was discussed at length.
Res. #15
Moved by: A.H. Cowling
Seconded by: Mrs. G. deGuerre
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: WHEREAS the educational programmes at
Black Creek Pioneer Village are considered a valuable educational
experience by approximately 60,000 school children and teacher
college students annually;
WHEREAS visitations to the Black Creek Pioneer Village by school
classes are from much of southern Ontario as are visitations to
other educational projects in Metropolitan Toronto;
WHEREAS additional funds are required in order to operate the
educational programmes in 1970; and
WHEREAS the Province provides grants to other similar educational
projects to provide low cost programmes;
THEREFORE BE IT RECOMMENDED THAT: The Executive Committee of The
Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority be requested
to study the financing of the educational programmes at Black Creek
Pioneer Village and to consider requesting the Province of Ontario
to provide a grant to sustain the educational programmes.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE
PROMOTIONAL STUDY
A communication was presented advising that at Meeting #1/69 of
the Information & Education Advisory Board a resolution was adopted
appointing a Committee to study additional or alternative methods
of promoting the Black Creek Pioneer Village, and further advising
that the Committee had held two meetings in connection with this
matter and is prepared to make certain interim recommendations.
Res. 16 Moved by: W. Leavens
Seconded by: Dr. W.M. Tovell
RESOLVED THAT: The reports of meetings of the Committee appointed
to review alternative proposals for promoting the Black Creek
Pioneer Village be received and appended as Schedule "A" of these
Minutes; and further
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Executive Committee seek a meeting
with the Minister of Tourism and Information for the purpose of
obtaining additional assistance in making Black Creek Pioneer
Village known to tourists in Canada and the United States.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
ADJOURNMENT
On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m., October 6.
Mrs. F. Gell F.L. Lunn
Chairman Secretary- Treasurer
SCHEDULE ''A"
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Alternative Methods of Promoting
Eck Creek Pioneer Village
To facilitate the study of additional or alternative methods of promoting
the Flack Creek Pioneer Village, a number of persons who
specialize in the field of publicity and promotion and who are also
quite familiar with Flack Creek were invited to two meetings to review
the existing publicity and promotion programme and to propose new
ideas for promotion. The reports of both meetings are attached
along with the Visitors' Survey, 1969.
In a review of the present Authority promotion programme, there
was no suggestion that any of the present programmes were ineffective
or should be discontinued.
The group made a number of suggestions both for special events and
promotion programmes which must be carefully evaluated as to their
effectiveness, staff requirements and budget to implement. Some
recommendations have already been acted on; for example, the
Authority has indicated its support for the Toronto Festival, made
available bumper stickers free to all visitors, conducted a Visitors'
Survey during the past summer and included more of the ethnic
press on its press release last. It is suggested that the other ideas
discussed should be studied and a number incorporated as part of
the 1970 Information and Education Programme. It is proposed that
the 1970 Information and Education Programme be presented to the
Information and Education Advisory Foard at their regular meeting
on Thursday, December 4th. Also at this meeting the Board will
be considering the 1970 budget estimates.
It is apparent that the greatest opportunity the Authority has, in
addition to the present programme to promote Black Creek Pioneer
Village, is to seek the co- operation of the receitly formed Tourist
Department of the Convention and Tourist Bureau of Metropolitan
Toronto and the Ontario Department of Tourism and Information. I
would anticipate that if the Authority were able to supply sufficient
brochures, photographs, display materials, etc. that these organizations
according to their terms of reference would make the Black Creek
Pioneer Village known to tens of millions of people across Canada,
the United States and beyond. The staff feels that promotion of this
type is required in order to increase attendance and are convinced that
it is not within the scope of the Authority to promote the Village much
beyond the region of jurisdiction of the Metropolitan Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority without the assistance of the Province
and the Convention and Tourist E'ureau.
It is believed that the Authority has a close and effective liaison with
the Convention and Tourist Bureau of Metropolitan Toronto as the
Authority has been a member of the Bureau for a number of years
and is represented both on the Board of Directors and on the
Executive Committee. There has, however, been some difficulty in
establishing a close liaison and co- operation with the Ontario Department
of Tourism and Information.
RECOMMENDATION
That the Executive seek a meeting with the Minister of Tourism and
Information for the purpose of obtaining additional assistance in making
Flack Creek Pioneer Village known to tourists in Canada and the
United States.
T. E. Barber, Administrator,
Information and Education Division.
Cbtober 6th, 1969
REPORT OF MEETING
of
COMMITTEE APPOINTED
TO REVIEW ALTERNATIVE METHODS
OF PROMOTING THE
BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE
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At Meeting #1/69 of the Information and Education Advisory Board the
following resolution was adopted:
'Promotion of the Black Creek Pioneer Ville.;
Res , f7
Moved by: A. H. Cowling
Seconded by: Mrs. G. deGuerre
RESOLVED THAT: Messrs. T. E. Barber and J. Grimshaw form a Committee
to study additional or alternative methods of promoting the Black
Creek Pioneer Village in order to sustain and increase attendance at
the Village. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The Committee met at the Toronto Board of Trade Country Club, Woodbridge
on Friday, May 30, 1969 at 10:00 a.m.
PRESENT WERE:
Committee Chairman
Committee Members
M.T.R.C.A. Staff
ABSENT WERE:
W. Leavens
M. James
J. M. Redditt
J. Hughes
K. G. Higgs
W. A. McLean
T. E. Barber
Mrs. M. Whitley
J. Grimshaw
Committee Member A. Venn
£Lr. Higgs outlined the purpose of the meeting was to discuss and plan
a promotion programme to sustain and increase visitations at the
Village in the next five years with a proposed increase of 50,000
visitations to meet increasing operational costs.
Mr. Barber reviewed some of the current publicity and public relations
programmes being carried out by the Authority.
The Committee discussed the publicity and promotion programme at the
Village as follows:
- Consider opening the Village to the public in the winter months.
It was stated that operating costs would be very high due to
staffing, cleaning, heating, maintenance of floors and snow removal.
It was suggested that facts and figures be obtained from other
Villages open during the winter months.
-It was noted that attendance is highest on Sundays in the Village.
It was felt more July and August week-day and Saturday visitations
were needed and extra efforts should be put forth to accomplish
this.
-While continuing with the fall Pennsylvania German Festival, an early
promotional event is essential i.e. May Day or May Pole Festival.
-- Create special week -day events during July and August as opposed to
current weekend only programmes might prove more satisfactory.
- Groups such as Women9s Institutes, P.R. Society should be invited to
use the Village for meetings, luncheons, conventions, etc. through
.,he week, and a reduced rate might be arranged. Town Hall now
available for groups up to 100 persons.
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- Groups such as Women's Institutes, P.R. Scciety should be invited to
use the Village for meetings, luncheons, conventions, etc. through
the week, and a reduced rate might be arranged. Town Hall now
available for groups up to 100 persons.
-The Authority's policy of no paid advertising was considered satisfactory
However, publicity through sponsored billboards, placemats, T.T.C.
cards, roadside signs were thought to be very desirable particularly
at border crossing points. Possible sponsors were discussed.
-Gray Line, Gray Coach and T.T.C. should be contacted re: including
Black Creek Pioneer Village on their tour itinerary.
- Transport oxen, or medicine man wagon to various plazas or the City
Hall Square for out of the Village" promotion and have an attractive
girl to distribute brochures.
- Photograph of out of town groups visiting the Village and send
photographic captions and stories to their local newspapers.
-John Grimshaw to invite John Fisher to tour Village and make suggestions
for promotion.
-Free passes to the staff of hotels (desk clerks, bell hops, etc., taxi
drivers, rent -a -car staff) to promote goodwill and their recommendations
to their customers to visit the Village. C.T.B. are considering making,
up books of such tickets includinz the Village.
- Project films on Village at plazas and Shopping Plazas on Sundays.
-The Dalziel Barn is being neglected, a wagon ride to the Barn should
start at the crossroads and a sign should be erected at the pole gate
stating there is a wagon ride to the Museum.
- Brochuresshould be available at the Highway Service Centres.
-The full name of Black Creek Pioneer Village should be used on all
promotion and become a distinctive symbol.
A Number of Special Events Were Suggested
- Fashion Shows -- Comparing fashions of yesteryear and today.
-A Corn Roast for the press -- Toronto Men's Press Club.
- Flea Market, Clothes Line Art Shows or Antique Fair on regular basis.
- Cquare Dancing groups to be invited to put on shows.
-Ox Roast.
- Weddings in Fisherville Church.
-Miles for Millions type of walk ending at Village.
- Kite Flying Competition.
- Canadian Old Tyme Fiddlers. Consider possbilitilies of Don Messer.
- Release baloons at Village Openings.
The Committee Recommends That:
1. Bumper stickers now being sold in the Gift Shop should be offered
to those visitors who may wish to attach them to their car bumpers.
Small flags for car aerials should be considered as they are often
less objectionalbe to the car owner in view of the difficulty of
removing car stickers.
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2. A recommendation from the Authority be made encouraging the Toronto
Festival and that part of this Festival feature Metropolitan Toronto
Historical Sites.
3. A survey be conducted in consultation with the Travel Research Branch
of the Department of Tourism and Information to obtain data on visitors
to the Village.
4. Minutes of the Committee meeting be written and distributed and that
the Committee meet again.
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of
COMMITTEE APPOINTED
TO REVIEW ALTERNATIVE METHODS
OF PROMOTING THE
BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE
The Committee met in the Town Hall, Black Creek Pioneer Village
on Friday, September 26, 1969 at 10 :00 a.m.
PRESENT WERE
Committee Chairman
Committee Members
M. T. R. C. A. Staff
ABSENT WERE
Committee Member
W. Leavens
J. M. Redditt
D. H. Hughes
K. G. Higgs
W. A. McLean
R. Cooper
T. E. Barber
Mrs. M. Whitley
J. Grimshaw
A. Venn
M. James
F. Boyer
MINUTES
Minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and it was
reported that:
- Bumper stickers were now being offered to visitors who might
wish to attach them to their bumpers
- The Visitors Survey at Black Creek has been carried out with
the co- operation of the Travel Research Branch of the Department
of Tourism and Information
- Mr. John Fisher is interested in visiting the Village, and
making suggestions for promotion
- Most other museums similar to Black Creek Pioneer Village
have only a seasonal operation - usually not open in winter
months. It was noted, however, that the bar -room at the
Half Way House was open during the winter months last year
to serve hot mulled cider to winter visitors
- To increase attendance at the Village through the week, special
groups should be invited, -it was noted two groups were booked
at the moment to use Village facilities
- Sight - seeing buses be approached to include Black Creek on their
tours
The Committee discussed the publicity and promotion at the
Black Creek Pioneer Village as follows:
Visitor's Survey
(a)
(b)
(c)
that more publicity be directed towards the ethnic resident
that further surveys be conducted especially to determine
repeat visitations
It was also noted that tourist visitations are lower in
Metropolitan Toronto in 1969 and higher outside Metro
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Information and Promotion Program -
Ontario Dea artment of Tourism and Information
It was suggested that:
(a) the members of Parliament be contacted to inform them of lack
of publicity by the Department
(b) the Authority meet with the Minister of Tourism and Information
to seek greater assistance in promoting Black Creek Pioneer
Village; especially in U.S.A.
Information and Promotion Program -
Tourist Department of the Convention Tourist Bureau of
Metro olitan Toronto
It was reported that Metropolitan Council had in September 1969,
approved in principal "The Proposal for the Development of Tourism
presented to the Excutive Committee of the Municipality of
Metropolitan Toronto."
The eight point proposal outlines a comprehensive marketin
for Tourism for Metro Toronto including: g plan
- literature
- advertising
- public relations
- audio visual
- information services
- package tours
- special events
- hospitality
It is further noted that the Council have
$14,000 in 1969 and propose a $347,065 budgvetine1970btogimplement
this program.
Information and Promotion Program -
MetropolitanToronto and Re ion Consery tion Authority
- large location map erected near the entrance, giving
prior to entrance of Village
information
a guide to welcome visitors and give a briefing movie or slide
show was also suggested
- link future promotion at Village with John Graves Simcoe
- higher quality photos, considered professional, for distributio
in Canada and U.S.A.
- press and other media reception at Half Way House
- Sandwich Board Advertising
- feature articles for magazines
- invite photography course students attending local colleges
to use Black Creek Pioneer Village
- emphasize changes in Black Creek Pioneer Village
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Information & Education Advisory Board Thursday- December -!. -1969 #1+/69
The Information & Education Advisory Board met in the Board Room, 17
Mill Street on Thursday, December 1+, 1969, commencing at 2:00 p.m.
PRESENT WERE
Chairman
Vice - Chairman
Members
Chairman of the Authority
Public Relations Consultant
Secretary- Treasurer
Director of Operations
Adm. - I & E Division
Tech. Asst . - Information I&E
ABSENT WERE
Members
MINUTES
The Minutes
Res. #17
Mrs. F. Gell
Dr. W.M. Tovell
J.D. Coats
A.H. Cowling
A.H. Davis
Mrs. G. deGuerre
B. Harrison
D. Melnik
Mrs. E. Nealson
C.R. Purcell
Mrs. J.D. Reid
Dr. G. Ross Lord
J. Grimshaw
F.L. Lunn
K.G. Higgs
T.E. Barber
Mrs. M. Whitley
G. Henderson
W. Leavens
Mrs. M.A. Reid
F.A. Wade
J.R. Williams
of Meeting #3/69 were presented.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of
adopted as if read.
STAFF PROGRESS REPORT
A.H. Cowling
Mrs. E. Nealson
Meeting #3/69,
as presented, be
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
Mr. Barber presented a Staff Progress Report, including a Statistical
Summary of the various Education Programmes for 1969 and 1970.
Res. #1S
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Mrs. E. Nealson
J.D. Coats
RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Progress Report, together with the
Statistical Summary of Education Programmes for 1969 and 1970,
received and filed.
be
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
REPORT OF PUBLIC RELATIONS CONSULTANT
Mr. Grimshaw presented the report of the Ontario Editorial Bureau
for the period to date.
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Res. #19 Moved by: A.H. Cowling
Seconded by: C.R. Purcell
RESOLVED THAT: The Report of the Public Relations Consultant be
received and filed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
1970 INFORMATION & EDUCATION PROGRAMME
A Staff Report was presented recommending the 1970 Information and
Education Programme.
Res. #20 Moved by:
Seconded by:
J.D. Coats
A.H. Davis
RESOLVED THAT: The proposed 1970 Information & Education Programme,
as presented by the Staff, be received and appended as Schedule "A"
of these Minutes; and further
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The proposed 1970 Information & Education
Programme, as appended as Schedule "A" of these Minutes, be approved
for 1970.
WEEKEND PROGRAMME COLD CREEK FIELD CENTRE
AND PIONEER CRAFT PROGRAMME
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
A Staff Report was presented with regard to the experimental Weekend
Programme at Cold Creek Conservation Field Centre and the Pioneer
Craft Programme.
Res. #21 Moved by: Dr. W.M. Tovell
Seconded by: Mrs. G. deGuerre
RESOLVED THAT: The Weekend Programme at Cold Creek Conservation
Field Centre be continued on an experimental basis.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
1970 PRELIMINARY BUDGET ESTIMATES
The 1970 Preliminary Budget Estimates for 1970 were presented by Mr.
Barber.
Res. #22 Moved by: Mrs. G. deGuerre
Seconded by: D. Melnik
RESOLVED THAT: The preliminary budget estimates for 1970, as
presented by the Staff, be received; and further
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The preliminary budget estimates for 1970,
as set forth herein, be recommended for consideration in the 1970
Budget of the Authority:
A -111 Advertising
A -112 Public Relations Consultant
and general expenses
A -113 Publications and General
- Promotional brochure
- Directory
- General Printing
- Wall maps
- Conservation Area maps
- "Conservation in Action"
(3 issues)
A -111
A -115
A -116
Printing:
$ 7,000.00
500.00
3,000.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
Tours and Special Days
Educational Programmes
Photography
2,400.00
$ 200.00
8,500.00
16,900.00
2,500.00
81,100.00
2,000.00
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A -117 Exhibits
A -118 Motion picture programme
A -119 Press clipping service
A -120 Promotional contingencies
ADJOURNMENT
$ 1,000.00
800.00
350.00
600.00
$ 113,950.00
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m., December 4.
Mrs. F. Gell F.L. Lunn
Chairman Secretary- Treasurer
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SCHEDULE "A"
1970 INFORMATION & 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
(2) Distribution of Public Service radio and TV announcements:
- 4 winter TV films to 4 TV stations
- 4 summer TV films to 5 TV stations
- 3 winter radio promotions to 10 radio stations
- 3 summer radio promotions to 12 radio stations
(3) Radio and TV interviews
(L.) News releases (some emphasis on Claireville)
(5) Exhibits - Canadian National Sportsments Show
- Libraries, etc.
(6) Lectures, slide and movie showings
(7) Road signs
(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 & TV announcements:
- 2 winter TV films to 4 TV stations
- 3 summer TV films to 5 TV stations
- 3 winter radio promotions to 10 radio stations
- 2 summer radio promotions to 12 radio stations
(3) Radio and TV interviews
(2+) News Releases:
- emphasize changes at Black Creek Pioneer Village
- aim at ethnic groups
(5) Exhibits:
- Skylon, Niagara Falls
- Libraries, etc.
(6) Lectures, slide and movie showings
(7) Road signs
(S') Letters of invitation to groups such as conventions;
Encourage small groups such as Service Clubs to use
Half Way House Restaurant;
(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;
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(10) Preparation of feature articles for magazines and
newspapers;
(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) Girls in pioneer costume to distribute handbills in
shopping plazas prior to Village opening;
(17) Use public service billboards;
(1$) Invite John Fisher to make recommendations on promotion
of Black Creek Pioneer Village;
(19) Conduct further survey to obtain data on visitors;
(C) FLOOD CONTROL & WATER 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
(7) All -day seminar for municipal officials (Flood Control);
(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;
(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
- 5,000 Maple Syrup
- 4,000 Pioneer Life Programme
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(2) Letters of invitation to individual Schools or Boards
of Education;
(3) News releases;
(L.) Radio and TV interviews
(5)
(6)
(7)
Teacher tours;
Loan of slide sets and movies;
Paid advertising student summer programme, Albion Hills
and Claremont Conservation Field Centres;
(F) GENERAL
Conservation in Action (3 issues)
Authority directory;
Help Preserve Our Heritage (distribution)
Enlarge conservation calendar to include facts about
Conservation Authority;
(5) Authority signs on all lands owned by the Authority;
(6) Information Kit forwarded to all elected
(Municipal, Boards of Education, Provinci
(7)
(g)
(9)
representatives
al, Federal);
Toronto and
oil
Conservation
Society of America, Conservation Week and at-
ionists, etc.;
Obtain additional casual staff to work in
section;
(10) Printing of approximately 1,000 wall maps
Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservat
SECTION II
PUBLIC RELATIONS
- make at least one visit to all local media during 1970;
- provide buffet luncheon for all Citizens of Black Creek
Pioneer Village;
- Communications Media Party - a dinner for press, radio and TV
at the Half Way House restaurant, Black Creek Pioneer Village;
- Official opening of Town Hall - Spring -1970 - to feature mock
trial;
- Official public opening of Claireville Conservation Area
Spring -1970;
- 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;
- Official Opening - Claremont Conservation Field Centre;
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SECTION III
CONSERVATION EDUCATION
(A) CONTINUING PROGRAMMES
- Albion Hills Conservation Field Centre
- Claremont Conservation Field Centre
- Cold Creek Conservation Field Centre
- Young Outdoorsman's Programme
- Black Creek Pioneer Village - Tours & Pioneer Life Programme
- Nature Trails (a) Scheduled
(b) Arranged
(c) Half -day
- Watershed Tours
- Maple Syrup Demonstration
(a) Public (Bruce's Mill)
(b) Student (Bruce's Mill & Albion Hills)
- Claireville Dam
(a) Student
(b) Public
(B) SPECIAL EVENTS
CONSERVATION AREAS
(1) Regular Interpretive Programme
(a) Regular Hikes
Saturdays May 9 to Jun 20 2pm & 3:30pm Albion Hill:
Sep 12 to Sep 26 Boyd
Bruce's Mil
Sundays May 10 to Jun 1L1 2pm & 3:30pm Glen Haffy
Sundays May 10 to Jun 2$ 2pm & 3:30pm Albion Hill,
Sep 12 to Oct 25 2pm Boyd
Bruce's Mil
Sundays May 10 to Jun 2$ 2pm Greenwood
Sep 12 to Oct 25
Sundays May 10 to Jun 28 4pm Claremont
Sep 12 to Oct 25
Saturdays Apr L. to Nov 7 various times Cold Creek
Sundays Apr 5 to Nov 8 various times Cold Creek
NOTE: Where a special hike is scheduled for an area,
it will take the place of the regular hikes
for that day.
(b) Sundays May 17 to Oct 11 Tours of
Mill Bruce's Mil
(c) Saturdays Jun 6 to Sep 5 Tours of
Albion House Albion Hill
Sundays Jun 7 to Oct 17 Tours of
Albion House Albion Hill
(d) Weekends May 23 to Sep 5 Camping Albion Hill
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(2) Special Programmes
Jan 11 Five Mile Hike
Feb 15 Five Mile Hike
Mid- March-
Mid -April Maple Syrup Demo
Apr 19 Open House
May 3
May 9
May 2l.
May 31
Jun 7
Jun 7
Jun 1L4.
Jun 21
Sep 13
Sep 20
Sep 20
Oct 4
Oct 1+
Oct 11
Oct 1$
Oct 25
Nov 1
Nov 8
Five Mile Hike
Tour for Conservat-
ion Assistance
Programme
Find Your Way Hike
Open House Albion
Hills Field Centre
Breakfast & Hike
Open House Claremont
Field Centre
Three -Mile Hike
Four -Mile Hike
Three -Mile Hike
Tour of Claireville
Conservation Area
Forestry Tour
Colour Tour
Colour Tour
Automobile Colour
Tour
Changing Pattern
of Humber River
Parks & Conservat-
ion Hike
Five -Mile Hike
Open House at
Claireville Dam
10:30am
10:30am
loam -L.pm
1pm -5pm
10:30am
10:3 Oam -3pm
1pm -5pm
$'am
2pm
10am
2pm
10:30am
10:30am
2pm
2pm
Start
10:30am
1pm -5pm
Boyd
Boyd
Bruce's Mill
Claireville
Dam
Glen Haffy
Palgrave
Glen Haffy
Albion Hills
Greenwood
Claremont
Albion Hills
Claireville
Albion Hills
Claireville
Claremont
Glen Haffy
Glen Major
Boyd & Greenwoc
Albion Hills
Highland Creek
Glen Haffy
Claireville