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Springwater Conservation Area

When:
Saturday, July 13, 2024, 9:30 AM until 3:00 PM
Where:
Catfish Creek Conservation Authority
8079 Springwater Rd
Aylmer, ON  

Canada
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Louise Gibson
Category:
Hiking
Registration is required before Friday, July 12, 2024 at 11:59 PM
Payment In Full In Advance Only
IMPORTANT: All who wish to participate in this event must pre-register by 11:59 pm the day prior to the event. If you find you are unable to attend, kindly cancel your registration.

If you are a non-member wishing to participate, you must first join the Lambton Outdoor Club, which includes completing the membership waiver. A one month free trial membership is available for first time participants. Having enjoyed an outing or two, we hope you’ll join our wonderful club following your free trial membership. The annual single membership fee is $25.

While participating, be respectful of other members' health management decisions and protective steps. Please stay home if you are feeling unwell.
Capacity:
20
Available Slots:
16
No Fee
No Fee
Event Description

 Springwater Forest -Catfish Creek Conservation Area
A shady hike through the Springwater Forest which is a national rarity, a 150-hectare Carolinian Forest containing more endangered species than any other zone in Canada. The forest contains a diverse variety of interdependent animals and plants

.The Catfish Creek Conservation Authority asks for a modest $3.00/hour to use the trail system in the Springwater Forest

 

 located outside Aylmer on Springwater Road south of hwy 4

We will be parking on Conservation Line

 
Event Start Time  Arrive 9:15 for 9:30 am sharp start.

We will be parking along Conservation Line which is off Springwater Road

Car pooling- leaving from Petrolia's VPP parking lot at 7:30

(Pls arrive 15 mins before hike for instructions and introductions.)
Level Easy  
Distance 9 km 
Pace 3 km/hr
Duration 3  hours 
Costs
Money is Required For:
parking using passportca.com
cost is $3.00  per hour

text Louise at 519-882-3605 if you have questions

car pooling donation is suggested $10.00

optional lunch at Pinecroft Green Frog Tea Room 8122 Rogers Rd  afterwards
Required Items to Bring hiking boots
Plenty of water - could be warm
Recommended to Bring  snack,
hiking poles
Current Conditions Participants Should Be Prepared For:
ticks and mosquitoes
Important If you register and are then unable to attend, please cancel your registration on the website, even if at the last minute.