Peninsula Bruce Trail Club

Dreaming of spring? BTC is offering a webinar on spring wildflowers to BTC members. Registration is required. Here’s the link https://brucetrail.org//208-webinar-spring-flowers-march-1

An opportunity to feature your artwork in the Bruce Trail calendar 2022 and help raise funds https://brucetrail.org//713-seeking-art-for-2022-bruce-tra

Covid-19 Update: The Peninsula section of the Bruce Trail remains open to local foot traffic. Our hiking program is paused. We are counting on people to be responsible and stay local when exploring the Bruce Trail for exercise during the provincial stay-at-home order.

With the snowmobile season upon us, something to keep in mind..

Wishing you all a Safe and Happy New Year See you all back on the trails in 2021

Merry Christmas to you and your family! Stay safe

SOLD OUT - THANKS EVERYONE!! Peninsula Bruce Trail Club Christmas Bird Ornament Fundraiser 2020 To Maintain, Conserve and Protect the Bruce Trail from Wiarton to Tobermory... Sales help preserve bird habitat and protect bird species at risk along the Peninsula Bruce Trail through education and conservation projects Fused Glass Northern Cardinal (about 4 crest to tail) Made by Peninsula Bruce Trail Club volunteers Special thanks to fused glass artist Susan Miller: Passionate Glass

The Welcome Back Badge is selling quickly!! Show your support for the Peninsula Bruce Trail Club and the volunteers who are working hard and safely to make the trail walkable again! $9.00 (shipping included) Additional badges are $7.00. See https://www.pbtc.ca/badges for more information.

Your input matters! https://www.letstalkparkscanada.ca/index.php

Thanks to Marg Glendon and Janna Chegahno for organizing the PBTC's most excellent Owl Prowl on Sat Oct 24!! We were honoured to have SON Knowledge Holders Miptoon (Tony Chegahno) and Jarmo Jalava guide our Owling Walk on an unusually quiet night. The first site started with a brief visit by a very chill skunk. Two Eastern Screech Owls responded to the calls shortly after Jarmo started his calling. A Great Blue Heron also chimed in, nearly emerging from the wetlands to inv...estigate all of the hooting. At the second location, saw-whet owls were called as well as barred owls. The saw-whet were joined by continued hoots from the Screech owls. The last stop belonged to the great horned owls. One of these large owls perched above our cars and flew away when they realized we were not the real deal. Two of the large birds continued to hoot across the wetlands. A barred owl was also heard in the distance. The night was alive with activity. We were enriched by the stories provided by Miptoon and Jarmo. Thanks to all who attended! (Credit to Tania Havelka of Dyers Bay for her wonderful Eastern Screech Owl photo.) See more

There are 2 spots available for the PBTC Owl Prowl now moved to this Saturday Night Oct 24th! > From Marg...Well, Mother Nature has plans for a windy night again tomorrow night. > > The good news is that you won’t have to wait another week. Jarmo and Miptoon would like to reschedule for Saturday night. > > Whoooo-whooo can come? Could you please let me know if you are still able to participate on Saturday night? Same location at 7 p.m. ... > Please email : Marg Glendon at [email protected] Same requirements as Oct 10 posting..BTC is holding a gathering with SON Knowledge Holders on owling on the Peninsula. We are honoured to have SON Knowledge Holders Miptoon (Tony Chegahno) and Jarmo Jalava guide an Owling Walk. The group will be visiting three different sites, hoping to hear the screech owl, barred owl and saw-whet owl. Cost: The cost of the event is $25 per person, cash on arrival. Registration: Registration is limited to 8 participants. To register, email [email protected] Time and location: Meet at 167 Red Bay Road at 7:00 p.m, October 24, 2020. Event finishes about 9:30 p.m. at Isaac Lake. Please wear appropriate clothes for the weather and good footwear. Headlamp is optional. Be prepared to drive a short distance between three locations. Covid protocol: Maximum total group size is 11 people (8 participants and 3 SON guides). Please do not carpool outside your social circle. The event will be outdoors. Participants are asked to socially distance and when socially distancing is difficult, to wear a mask. Do not come if you are feeling unwell.

Due to the potential risks involved in hiking during the fall hunting season, the Bruce Trail Conservancy strongly advises that hiking in the Blue Mountains, Beaver Valley, Sydenham and Peninsula Club sections of the Bruce Trail be undertaken with caution during November and December. https://brucetrail.org/pa/show/hiking-during-hunting-season

Closure Notice Little Cove will be closed due to road construction from October 21 to 27. Please plan your visit accordingly.

Welcome Back Badge! Show your support for the Peninsula Bruce Trail Club and the volunteers who are working hard and safely to make the trail walkable again! $9.00 (shipping included) Additional badges are $7.00. [email protected]

Two new recognition plaques being added to our donor wall. Your donation today will contribute to meaningful & lasting conservation of precious Niagara Escarpment landscape and make it available for generations to enjoy along the Bruce Trail. Take the #BruceTrailPledge and make a gift today.

Welcome Back Badge! Show your support for the Peninsula Bruce Trail Club and the volunteers who are working hard and safely to make the trail walkable again! $9.00 (shipping included) Additional badges are $7.00. [email protected]

Owling on the Peninsula - Oct 16 PBTC is holding a gathering with SON Knowledge Holders on owling on the Peninsula. We are honoured to have SON Knowledge Holders Miptoon (Tony Chegahno) and Jarmo Jalava guide an Owling Walk. The group will be visiting three different sites, hoping to hear the screech owl, barred owl and saw-whet owl.... Cost: The cost of the event is $25 per person, cash on arrival. Registration: Registration is limited to 8 participants. To register, email [email protected] Time and location: Meet at 167 Red Bay Road at 7:50 p.m, October 16, 2020. Event finishes about 9:30 p.m. at Isaac Lake. Please wear appropriate clothes for the weather and good footwear. Headlamp is optional. Be prepared to drive a short distance between three locations. Covid protocol: Maximum total group size is 11 people (8 participants and 3 SON guides). Please do not carpool outside your social circle. The event will be outdoors. Participants are asked to socially distance and when socially distancing is difficult, to wear a mask. Do not come if you are feeling unwell.

Exciting art auction in support of the Bruce Peninsula Bird Observatory! https://show-yourlove.com/2020-bruce-pen-bird-obs

Thanks to Marg Glendon for organizing an interpretative Hike: Identifying Tree Species by Autumn Leaf Colour with the extremely interesting and knowledgeable Bob Gray.

Highly recommend this CBC documentary. Makes us realize how blessed we are on the Peninsula with fantastic birding locations along the Bruce Trail and throughout the Peninsula. https://fb.me/e/4Ujt6mu9H

This past weekend the Bagida’waad Alliance organized a shore cleanup and a Water Rangers Citizen Science workshop beside the Trail in Bluewater Park, Wiarton.

Tomorrow is #BruceTrailDay! We invite everyone to celebrate by taking action to preserve the #BruceTrail & the #NiagaraEscarpment. Take the #BruceTrailPledge and commit to taking one of 4 simple yet powerful actions this October. http://bit.ly/brucetrailpledge

Starting October 4th, The Bruce Trail Pledge is a month-long opportunity for those who care for the trail to commit to doing one or more simple actions in October to support the Trail and the work of the BTC. 1. Leave the Trail better than you found it. 2. Share your plant & wildlife sightings. 3. Be an ambassador. 4. Support conservation with a gift.... Each of the actions will be described in full on the BTC website outlining how these actions can make a difference, and providing tips and resources. Stay tuned.

This year, on Oct 4th, Bruce Trail Day, we are launching a month-long support and awareness campaign called the Bruce Trail Pledge. We invite everyone to celebrate Bruce Trail Day on October 4, 2020 by pledging to take one or more of 4 simple actions for the Bruce Trail in October. Details to follow.

Thanks to our local Lions Head Fire Dept for all that they do- including rescuing hikers. Remember to always plan ahead on your hikes.

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