Hilton Falls North            March 28, 2024        8:15 am

Hike Leader:    Ian Porszt                8.4 km            M/D

Happy Spring Hikers.

 

Dundurn - Hamilton Harbour        March 25, 2024      8:45 am

Hike Leader:    Sid Cebrowski            7.8 km            E/E

A fine day for a walk around Hamilton and the lakefront -- even if the beach was closed.

 

Morrison Creek North            March 21, 2024        8:45 am

Hike Leader:    Joe Teixeira            6.92 km            E/E

Nineteen showed up for this hike. The weather wasn't as cold as first forecasted and icers were not
required. It was wonderful to see John Nourse on the trail.

East Bank / Inner Valley            March 18, 2024        8:45 am

Hike Leader:    Helgy Sinden            7.4 kms        M/E

 

14 Mile Creek            March 14, 2024        8:45 am

Hike Leader:    Tom Stephens            7.0 kms            E/E

Twenty-one made it to this altered hike.

Since the hike was altered, which way do we go??

I think we go in this direction.

Turkey-tail Fungi.

 

 Maple Town at Mountsberge            March 13, 2024

Organized By:    Andrea Kovacs

Trees are tapped while the temperatures are still freezing and once it thaws the

sap starts to flow. Our adventure took us inside Mountsberg Conservation Area, 

in Campbelleville, among 150 – 200-year-old sugar maples,

Our first stop was to the Talons and Tail Feathers show where we learned all about some of the resident raptors and met a few up close.

At the Raptor Centre we had a wonderful opportunity to learn about the different species of birds of prey in Ontario, their characteristics and status in the wild.  Many of the birds arrive at the Centre due to accidents that render them incapable of flying, banned birds kept as pets illegally or wildlife shows giving them up.

Then it was time to sample the Pancakes at the Pancake Pavilion.

Down the lane is the Village called Maple Town where we learned about tree tapping, sap collection, and syrup making. 

We sampled the sap which contains approximately 2% sugar and compared it for sweetness to Maple Syrup which contains 66.5% sugar.  The flavor of Maple Syrup develops during the evaporation process which also initiates caramelization.  As well we also sampled Maple Sugar which is approximately 96% sugar.

Lastly, we visited the animal barns and horses then said goodbye to Maple Town.

We’ll see you on our next adventure

 Ball's Falls                March 11, 2024            8:45 am

Hike Leader:    Jim Douglas        7.0 kms        E/N

We were seventeen strong, traipsing through some muddy portions of the trail. But we all made it.

Joshua Creek South            March 7, 2024        8:45 am

Hike Leader:    Jim Douglas            5.2 km            E/E

Thirteen made this hike on a cool but sunny day.

Mostly shaded trails.

Island Lake Conservation Area        March 4, 2024    7:45 am

Hike Leader:  Christine Golfetto and Carol Nicholson                      12.0 km            M/N

Christine and Carol stepping up to lead the 12kms hike.

Very foggy morning at Vicki Baron Lakeside Trail

Crossing the Bob’s Bridges

Elevensies at the Pavillion Hall.

At the Memorial Leal of Life.

Celebration of Life Memorial Tree.

 

RBG Cootes South            March 4, 2024            8:45 am

Hike Leader:    Ann Giles        7.0 km        M/N

We had our ups, downs and turns on our hike.
 

Have you ever wondered what ever happened to lost luggage at Air Canada terminal!

Jim checking out to see if this was part of his luggage lost some
 years ago.

Heading back to the parking lot.