9:30 am - meet at MacPherson’s Restaurant - come earlier for breakfast / coffee (buy your own , allow for service time). Leave your car here.
Map and Info for MacPhearson's
9:45am sharp – bus departs, Mayor’s welcome
10 am - Hike Ipperwash Dunes & Swales Nature Reserve with Jill from Nature Conservancy of Canada - 4.5 km, easy, followed by bus to Kettle Point area
Noon - Lunch at Port Franks Community Centre to support the Optimist Tea Room (buy your own), Carolinian Canada’s welcome
Check out Port Franks Community Cenre
1 pm – short walk to the Lambton County Heritage Forest trailhead
Lean more about the Heritage Forest
The Lambton County Heritage forest has a natural grass/compact dirt trail leading to the trailhead. The forest is recognized through the Area of Scientific and Natural Interest Program.
1:45 pm – Hike L-Lake Management Area with Kate Monk from Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority – 1.5 km, easy
3 pm - Hike Ausable River Cut Conservation Area in Northville - short loop of .5 km, easy. Explore on wheelchair and paddle access.
Learn more about Ausable River Cut Conservation Area
Located at 9984 Northville Crescent, Thedford, Ontario, this conservation area features free admission, carolinian zone nature trails, fishing opportunities, and more.
4 pm – return to MacPherson’s Restaurant
You’re invited to the after-party!
5 pm - Network with new and old friends over dinner at Smackwater Jacks (buy your own) - RSVP when registering for the tour
Make it a Carolinian Get-away!
You can create a 2 day get-away to explore the unique nature of Lambton Shores: Stay at an area B&B or Motel - Visit Lambton Heritage Museum - Sunset walk at the Pinery Provincial Park Beach - Visit the Rock Glen CA or hike the challenging Mystery Falls Trail in the Ausable River Valley near Arkona - Go shopping in Forest or take in an evening movie at its historic Kineto Theatre. (Plan your own!)