9:00 NOTL BLACK HISTORY SERIES – #2 of 4: Richard Pierpoint and The Coloured Corps

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Veteran’s Memorial Park, Park on King St (at Centre) just outside the park

Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6 km

Description

Since 1995, the government in Canada officially recognized February as Black History Month; a time when Canadians are invited to reflect, educate and engage in the ongoing fight against anti-Black racism and discrimination. During this and the other hikes in this series, you will learn about some of those who fought enslavement, and how they were pivotal in shaping our society to be as diverse as it is today.

Check out this link for a brief overview of this topic by the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum.

Wear extra warm clothing given that we will be stopping several times. While the terrain is easy, consider bringing your poles and/or micro spikes when the terrain is icy.

Please note: Hikes are offered by volunteers who have committed to their own learning to be able to offer informative and contemplative hike experiences. These hikes are open to all and offered in a spirit of mutual learning and inclusion.

9:15 NOTL BLACK HISTORY SERIES - #2 of 4: Richard Pierpoint and The Coloured Corps

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps):

Veteran’s Memorial Park. Park on King St. at Centre

Hike Leader(s): Karen Couch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6 km

Description

Since 1995, the government in Canada officially recognized February as Black History Month; a time when Canadians are invited to reflect, educate and engage in the ongoing fight against anti-Black racism and discrimination. You will find out about some of those who fought enslavement, and how they were pivotal in shaping our society to be as diverse as it is today.

Watch a short video by Historica Canada about Richard Pierpoint’s life by opening the link below.

https://youtu.be/UQyPXOHvwEc?si=2ZPGIHDrybxv11f

**Wear extra warm clothing as we will be stopping several times.

**While the terrain is easy, consider bringing your walking sticks and/or footwear with micro spikes. Sidewalks and streets may be icy.

PLEASE NOTE: Hikes are offered by volunteers who have committed to their own learning to be able to offer informative and contemplative hike experiences. These hikes are opened to all and offered in a spirit of mutual learning and inclusion.

Car Hike; Forest Ecology with Adam Brylowski

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at parking lot opposite Limehouse Public School, on the south side of 22 Sideroad, just north of Fifth Line.


Hike Leader(s): Janet Patterson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Variable
Distance: approx 3 km

Description

As you walk along the trail, do you ever stop to wonder how the forest you are travelling through evolves over time? Would you like to know more about the particular tree species we will identify, and how their growth has been affected by changes to the climate and human intervention?

This is your chance to delve into the complexities of forest ecology with the assistance of our knowledgeable guide, Adam Brylowski, a staff ecologist with the Bruce Trail Conservancy.

Please dress for the weather, and along with your curiosity, we suggest a hot drink, water and lunch or snack. End time and the distance we’ll travel are estimates, depending on weather and trail conditions. NOTE: Icers are strongly suggested, as well as hiking poles that will be required for at least one short, steep hill we’ll need to climb.

This hike is brought to you by the TBTC’s Biodiversity Team, represented by George Lennon and Janet Patterson. We endeavour to promote the critical role we can all play in protecting and conserving the Niagara Escarpment.

Limit of 10 participants