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PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2002.
Wildli e centre hosts community canoe-in
By David Blaney
Citien staff
The Hullett Wildlife Area will be
starting a summer full of activities
on Saturday, June 15 at 9 a.m. The
event is the first ever Hullett
community canoe-in.
Anyone with an interest in
canoeing, outdoor recreation,
birding and nature in general is
invited for an interpretive trip down
the South Maitland river. Led by
Hullett area supervisor David
Beamer participants will be able to
THE EDITOR,
Events of last week have prompted
me to take pen in hand. I refer to the
destruction and slaughter of Maitside
Orchard.
Regardless of a personal
connection (the property was once
owned by my uncle and later by my
brother, and for many years my
mother worked there), I know I am
not alone in feeling as I do — that
what was done was a crime. For
longer than most of us can
remember, the orchard was part of
the heritage of Brussels. It was a
get up close and personal with some
of the marsh's early summer
inhabitants.
The Hullett Wildlife Area is a
man-made wetland. It is a home or
way station for over 180 species of
birds and more than 15 species of
mammals. Its 5600 acres feature
over 400 species of plants and
wildflowers.
Beamer says the canoe trip is
designed with beginners in mind and
will allow participants to
concentrate on the natural
surroundings without worrying
place of peace and beauty, especially
at blossomtime and harvest.
I wept. I wept for the trees. I wept
for the birds and all the other
creatures who called this place
home.
And perhaps, in truth, I wept a
little for those who were responsible
for this devastation. For though I feel
the utmost contempt for their
actions, I can't help but pity those
people whose greed knows no
bounds and whose lives will always
be dictated by the almighty dollar.
Dorene Cardiff.
we can expect to see muskrats,
goslings exploring the river, herons
looking for lunch and of course
waterfowl in general."
Participants should bring a canoe,
safety equipment, bug spray and
sunscreen. Beamer also suggests a
pair of binoculars and a camera as
excellent additions for this three
hour cruise down the South
Maitland.
If you don't canoe, two other
events have been scheduled for June.
The first of these is a two to three
hour group-walk along Hullett's
numerous trails and dike-tops.
This event will start at 9 a.m. on
Sunday, June 16 and is part of the
Walk to Win Challenge organized by
the Huron County Health Unit. The
Challenge is designed to both
promote outdoor recreation and
physical activity. Participants who
register will be eligible for prizes
during draws held in July and
October.
On June 24 Beamer will lead a
night walk through Hullett to
acquaint visitors with the sounds of
the marsh at night.
"Night walks are a unique
experience as you learn to use your
ears rather than your eyes to
understand what is going on in the
marsh."
There .is no charge for any of these
activities but donations are very
welcome as the Hullett Wildlife Area
receives no government funding and
is entirely dependent on public
support. For further information the
Hullett Wildlife Area office can be
contacted at 519-482-7011.
The marsh is located between
Seaforth and Clinton one road north
of Hwy 8. All three interpretive
excursions leave from the Hullett
headquarters on Hydro Line Rd.
between Kinburn Line and
Sanctuary Line.
The newest
Pathfinder
Jenny MacDonald advanced
from Guides to Pathfinders
during combined ceremonies
for Blyth Sparks, Brownies,
Guides and Pathfinders at a
year-end barbecue held June 4
in Lion's Park. Leticia Kolkman
who also advanced was
unavailable for the photo. (David
Blaney photo)
about their canoeing skills. He said
staff and volunteers would be on
hand to help participants if they need
it.
Beamer will be providing an
interpretive commentary based on
his intimate knowledge of the marsh
and its ecosystem. "With some luck
Letter to the editor
Orchard 'slaughter'
disturbs writer