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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 2015-09-16, Page 88 News Record • Wednesday, September 16, 2015 Guided hikes return to annual Bannockburn fall hike A popular fall event, that has been an autumn tradi- tion for more than four dec- ades, is bringing back guided hikes. Organizers of the 2015 Bannockburn Fall Hike say this year's event also features conservation staff providing activities about soil health. This is fitting, they say, because the 68th United Nations General Assembly has declared 2015 as the International Year of Soils. Organizers invite you to pick up your Soil Scavenger Hunt sheet before you head out on the trails. Those who attend the fall hike also have a chance to measure trees as they learn about a new program called Go Global. Ausable Bayfield Conservation has started this new program at Ban- nockburn Conservation Area. Go Global is a network of one -hectare plots to mon- itor and report changes in forest biodiversity. Members of community groups such as Bayfield River Valley Trail Association (BRVTA) have taken training to measure and collect local tree information. The free, family -friendly Bannockburn Fall Hike takes place on October 4 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Bannock- burn Conservation Area. The three guided hikes are to leave from the parking lot at 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2 p.m. The Bannockburn Fall Hike is a Healthy Hikes event. Visit healthyhikes.ca to find out about this and other hikes in Ontario and prizes that are available. Bannock- burn Conservation Area is located at 76249 Bannock- burn Line, two kilometres north of Huron County Road 3, near Varna, roughly between Bayfield and Bruce - field. For information visit abca.on.ca or phone 519- 235-2610 or toll-free 1-888- 286-2610. Donations Moved recently? Make sure you're ready to vote. Federal election day is Monday, October 19. Are you registered to vote? Most voters are already registered. But if you've moved recently or are planning a move before election day, you may need to update your address. With an up-to-date registration, you'll get: • a personalized voter information card that tells you when and where to vote • faster service at the polls Check and update your registration at elections.ca today, or call 1-800-463-6868 (KITTY 1-800-361-8935). Elections Canada has all the information you need to be ready to vote. 13 0 Ready. to vote October 19, 2015 Elections Canada to conservation education programs are always wel- come but there is no fee to attend. "People from the commu- nity created a Conservation Strategy asking for aware- ness and action to improve watersheds for healthier communities and healthier people," said Denise Iszczuk, conservation educator with Ausable Bayfield Conserva- tion. "The Bannockburn Fall Hike is a great way for people to be healthy by being active. The hike is also a way to cre- ate awareness about why it is so important to protect the health of soil, water, and liv- ing things." The annual hike offers a great chance to experience the change in seasons, said Iszczuk. It is a chance to enjoy the colours of the leaves, wildflowers, and migrating birds. "People can journey through six distinct natural communities of Ban- nockburn Conservation Area, on their own or as part of a guided hike," she said. Bannockburn Fall Hike offers hikers a chance to speak with conservation staff, learn about new con- servation programs and how they can get involved. While in the parking lot observe or take part in active soils dem- onstrations people may enjoy a fresh local apple and some apple cider. Staff invite you to lug a mug to reduce waste. The Go Global tree plots help to monitor what is changing in our local forests and how fast those changes happen. This helps to put cli- mate change in context. Peo- ple may visit footprintstofor- ests.com to find out the amount of greenhouse gas emissions created by their home energy use and travel. They can also find out how many trees need to be planted to capture that quantity of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. If they choose, they can then donate to have trees planted locally. This way, they can compensate for the green- house gases they produce by having trees absorb that amount of greenhouse gas. People may choose to coun- terbalance all or part of their personal footprint. Huron Women in Networking to host dinner Once again the White Car- nation in Holmesville will be the site for the ever -popular Huron Women in Network- ing (HWIN) Dinner. On Thursday, September 24 don't miss your opportu- nity to network, win door prizes and promote your business. The Huron Small Business Enterprise Centre will be hosting the dinner with social time at 6 p.m. and din- ner at 6:30 p.m. The dinner is geared to women of all ages, not solely businesswomen. Reportedly several business deals have been initiated fol- lowing these evenings. During dinner, those donating door prizes and those winning them, will each have an opportunity to give a one -minute advertise- ment of their business/ career. At $30 per person, this is a networking opportunity you can't afford to miss. Bring along your business cards and brochures and don't for- get we appreciate donated door prizes. Pre -registration is required by Friday, Sep- tember 18 so we can confirm dinner numbers. To register or for more information call Lisa Houthuyzen at the Huron Small Business Enterprise Centre at 519-527-0305 or email infohbc@smallbusi- nesshuron.ca. clintonnewsrecord.com PARK THE TREn, GODBiCF Sig S2 I4 7811 of E H 1 1 r www.movieliriks.ca urNd._..-Lo01430O-265-343A