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and provide us with:
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Join ecologist David d'Entremont for a spring wildflower hike series along the Ganaraska Trail following the southeastern edge of the Minesing Wetlands! The focus of the hike will be seasonal plants and flowers, however we will be keeping an eye out for other interesting wildlife sightings as well!
One goal of the hike series is to showcase one of the key edge trails along the southeast edge of the Minesing Wetlands: The Ganaraska Trail.
We will depart from the north end of Baldwick Lane near 3231-3221 Baldwick Ln, Utopia, ON (roadside parking - please leave ample room for local resident driveway access and do not block the gate at the end of the road) (see link in Google Maps:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/MQa2kVsEqbjYeVFD7 )
The hike starts at 6:30pm on Thursday, May 15, 2025 (Rain Date: May 22)
The hike is anticipated to last for about 1.5 hours (end timing not definitive, though we will want to be back before dark).
Mobility advisement:
The Ganaraska Trail in this area is not heavily curated, and can be somewhat steep/treacherous for people with poor mobility. It is recommended that hikers should join only if willing to climb/descend somewhat steep/slippery hills, cross small (1m wide) watercourses and limited mucky areas, and ascend/descend small A-frame ladders to get over property line fencing (all following the Ganaraska Trail and right-of-way trails).
Recommended to bring:
-water resistant hiking boots and/or waterproof hiking boots (we are mostly staying dry, but there are a few mucky areas)
-water/snacks (as desired)
-binoculars/cameras/magnification loupes/visual aids (as desired)
-insect repellent is recommended as we get further into the warm season and the potential for biting insects increases
as a general reminder, when hiking in Minesing - as with all natural areas in our region - it is important to remember that there is potential for ticks to occur, which in some cases may carry lyme disease. Hikers are recommended to review and take advantage of best practices for tick bite prevention and as recommended by the Government of Canada:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/ticks-tick-borne-diseases/prevent-tick-bites.html
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