Spring Ephemerals Discovery Hike at Jackson Cove

Hosting Club: Peninsula

Location (Google Maps): Jackson’s Cove Road at the top of the hill just to the west of the trail. 44.939536, -81.133319. Map 37 Bruce Trail Reference Guide Ed. 31.

Hike Leader(s): Marg Glendon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely, Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: ~4 KM

Description

Spring Ephemerals are woodland flowers which emerge before the trees show their leaves. Although they appear fragile, Spring Ephemerals often develop a relationship with fungi to help draw the water and nutrients they need to thrive. They are an important early source of pollen and nectar for insects. Jeannine Kralt, botany enthusiast, will lead our Spring Ephemeral Discovery hike along the Bruce Trail near Jackson’s Cove and winds through the Mackie Nature Reserve. This “Walk-Stop-Talk” hike is a slow pace ~4 km and includes a little hill climbing over rocky and uneven terrain. Be prepared for up to 3 hours. What to bring: A light backpack to carry water, light lunch or snack. Optional: Camera, insect repellent and bug net may be useful. What to wear: Sturdy footwear. Weather can be unpredictable at this time of year – dress in layers.  Note: There are no washroom facilities at this location. We may encounter poison ivy.

Hidden Valley to Hendrie Valley

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the parking lot at 1137 HIDDEN VALLEY ROAD -east side of Road -by the Hidden Valley Park washrooms(NOT the south lot off Lemonville Rd)

Hike Leader(s): Cathie Green Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Approximately 8 kms

Description

We will follow a community trail from Hidden Valley Park in Burlington following Grindstone Creek to RBG Hendrie Valley where we will hike the Bridle

and Grindstone Marsh Trails with some road walking to connect the trails

Lots of wildlife can be seen in this area -birds, deer, swans and wildflowers too

Spring like conditions-wet areas-dress for the weather, bring water, hiking poles, boots, lunch or snack. Call me or text me with any concerns, questions or last minute cancellation

Cathie Green 416-931-2095

Afternoon Hike - Kelso Summit (reservation required)

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Afternoon/Evening Hikes
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 4:15 pm in the Kelso Summit parking lot on Steeles Ave.

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

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 7 kms

Description

We will hike along a few of the trails in a loop.  Please reserve your time at www.conservationhalton.ca