Clinton News-Record, 1985-07-10, Page 75Nature walk at Naftel's Creek, near Goderich, sponsored by the Maitland Valley Con-
servation Authority. These children were all sporting Goderich Township 1-5-0 T-shirts! ( L
to R) Heather, Shari, Nancy, Sandra, Greg and Laurence Lobb) .
Naftel's Creek Conservation Area
offers a variety of activities
Goderich Township with its long and fine
rural tradition has always been an excellant
spot for outdoor activities. The township
Ai boasts an excellent outdoor recreational
facility in the Naftel's Creek Conservation
1111. area.
Naftel's Creek Conservation Area was ac-
quired by the Maitland Valley Conservation
Authority in two stages during 1981 and 1982.
The 48.83 hectares which make up the total
area are located on the est side of Highway
21, six kilometers south of the Town of
Goderich.
The reforestation of the property, which
was initially started in the 1930's, was later
continued on by each Succeeding landowner
'and has produced a woodlot which is ex-
tremely diverse. - •
At the time of the authority's acquisition,
this property was already serving a number
of functions for the local community: The
extensive trail system which leads to all sec-
tions of the property is throughout the year,
but most prominently by cross-country Ski-
ing enthusiasts. Naftel's Creek itself, which
has been classified as a class one trout
stream, also -provides 'an excellent oppor-
tunity for 'extensive recreation (low popula-
• tion per.hectare).
The area was named' in officially, in'
Februaryof 1983. The name Naftel's Creek
was decided on for two , reasons; . the
reference •to Naftel's Creek as found in
,Belden's Historical Atlas of Huron County in
1879, and the existing association by the.
general public to the name Naftel's Creek.
MASTER. PLAN
To encourage the use of the Naftel's Creek
area to. ,fullest advantage, the MVCA has
come up with,a master plan for the park's
development. The 448.3 hectares . which
make up Naftel's Creek Conservation Area
•
will be developed as a natural Environment
Conservation area.
The market area for the propert has been
designated as an approximate 15 km drive
from thei property. It is not the goal of the
MVCA to increase this market area
substantially as the primary goal for the
area is to provide proper resource manage-
ment, not an added recreational facility.
The resourcemanagement, which will be
undertaken on the property will focus on the
woodlot and plantation managment. Each
specific vegitation' zone will be managed
based on the type of vegitation present, its
contribution to the property's groundwater
capabilities and its potential for both im-
proved wildlife habitat and educational trail
demonstrations.
The goal for the stream improvement pro-
gram will be to maintain Naftel's Creek as a
class one trout stream, by focusing on the
water quality and erosiaon control aspects.
It is not the intent .of the authority to stock
theis creek,: or to further promote this pro-
perty for increased.fishing opportunities.
• The goal for the educational component
will be to promote a better understanding of
soil and water conservation practices, self -
guiding trail system, which will focus on. the .
resource management being undertaken.on
the property.
The recreational objective for the proper-
ty Will be to improve upon the already ex-
isting facilities required for extensive•forrns
of recreation (those activities which require
low population per hectare .i.e. cross=
country skiing). This will include trail
marking boardwalks and trail maintenance.
The additional facilities required for the
recreation program i.e. increased parking '
facilities; washrooms etc. will be. added as
the demand for these features warrant.
Beyond 1-5-0 Week-: .:
White - the majority of Goderich
Township's activities are consolidated into
•the 1-5-0 Week of July 15-21; many other ac-
tivities have been and willbe, scheduled.
throughout the year. • .
Many -events led up to 1-5-0 week such as
the New Year's Levee,Easter Church Ser-
vice,. fashion show, nature hike and card
party.
And even:when the 1-5-0 week is history,
the Sesquicentennial celebrations will carry
on.
On August 11 there will be a special
Galilean Service at St. James Church, Mid-
dleton at 11.15 •a.m. September. 15 is Golf
Day and on October 19 an old time. Harvest
Ball is planned. •
The Harvest Dance, which will take place
in the Godefii th Township Hall, Hglmesville, .
will. feature old time music, and old time
'dances'such as waltzes antwo-steps.
The music for -the eveni 4 will be provided
by Bill and, Juanita' Hol and who will be
assembling a makeup band just for the oc-
casion.
Goderich Township
ou your
150th BIRTHDAY.
Enjoy our. ! !
'TIME OLD HOMESTEAD is an unique tent and
trailer camp facility, situated in Goderich Township
on the Old River Road. The old farmhouse, barn and
out -buildings create the atmosphere of pioneer days.
the - new main building and bath house are both
designed to reflect this pioneer feeling.
Your Hosts:
Ken and Delores Johnson
Gordon and Donna Chesney
Telephone: 482-9256
Location: 1 mile east of
Hwy 21 on the Old River Road
1835 - 1985
Styles Change...
But the current ones
are always on display
at..
CAMPBELL'S MEN'S WEAR
f0
,..a tradition in quality
men's wear since 1946.
MAIN CORNER CLINTON 482-9732