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Old Baldy, the stoic face etched by nature on the side of the cliff is the premier icon of beautiful Charleston Lake, the guardian spirit of the lake. But he also guards the cliff-faced front of 130 acres of rich mixed forest and wetland. Back in 2010, preliminary plan approval was given to create new cottage lots on the land above and behind Old Baldy. But two Charleston Lake families, Jackie & Ray Heffernan and Theodora & Michael McAdoo, committed to conserve these lands through the Nature Conservancy of Canada—if enough funds are raised. Together let’s make this a forever for Charleston. The Nature Conservancy of Canada and the Frontenac Arch Natural Area partners are working to preserve Old Baldy—but we need your help. ECOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE Old Baldy is a 130 acres (52 hectares) property on Charleston Lake. Its impressive undeveloped shoreline is connected to nearby wetlands and is near Charleston Lake Provincial Park. It hosts a variety of at-risk species, such as Eastern musk turtles, Five-linked skinks (Ontario’s only lizard) and Cerulean warblers. The property is in the UNESCO Frontenac Arch Biosphere, part of a world-wide network of 628 Biosphere Reserves in 119 countries. It is the crossroads of the continent where five forest regions meet, creating a great richness of plant, insect and animal species—making it the most biodiverse region in Canada, and a place of incredible beauty. Habitat Type: Hardwood & mixed forest, wetlands and lake shore Size: 130 acres (52 hectares) Our Fundraising Goal: $190,000 (currently committed $31,000) Anticipated Closing Date: February 2015 Description: Spectacular high granite dome overlooking Charleston Lake with shear 100 foot cliffs. Atop the dome is a rich hardwood forest and a series of wetlands including beaver ponds, streams, wooded swamps and vernal pools. COLLABORATION IN ACTION The Frontenac Arch Natural Area partners include a collaborative group interested in the protection of iconic landscape and valuable habitat. Our partners include the Thousands Islands Watershed Land Trust, Leeds-Grenville Stewardship Council, Charleston Lake Provincial Park, Friends of Charleston Lake Provincial Park, the Algonquin to Adirondacks Collaborative, Charleston Lake Association, The Nature Conservancy of Canada and the Frontenac Arch Biosphere. Help protect Canada’s heritage today and make the long- term conservation of the Old Baldy property a reality. Donors of $10,000 may wish to be recognized or put their gift in the name of a loved one who will be named on the property. For more information please contact: Thousand Islands Watershed Land Trust (TIWLT) D & M Ross [email protected] 613-659-4590 To donate (especially American donors): Visit http://www.tiwlt.ca/old-baldy.html or send a cheque to: FANA c/o TIWLT, memo: “FANA, Old Baldy” 19 Reynolds Road, Landsowne, ON K0E 1L0
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Tuesday, November 4 at 7 pm at Marmora Town Hall, 12 Burstall St., Marmora
Speakers from the Crowe Valley Conservation Authority and Lower Trent Conservation:
This is a gala year for the 25th annual Trenton Woodlot Conference, hosted by the Hastings Stewardship Council on Friday, Nov. 21 from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 57 Stella Crescent in Trenton, Ontario. Admission is $30.00 and includes a locally catered lunch plus bus transport to the field trip to Frink Outdoor Education Centre (www.fofc.ca). Don’t miss a full day of speakers, exhibits, activities, and the opportunity to meet forestry professionals.
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To register by Nov. 7, please visit hastingsstewardship.ca or contact 613-391-9034 or [email protected]. Download conference brochure here. This year’s workshop is being held on Saturday, October 25th at the Perth Civitan Hall in Perth, Ontario. This year’s theme is “Lake Communities in Action!”. Tentative agenda here. Registration is $20 and includes a light lunch and refreshments. To register, please contact Karen Ballentine at the Centre for Sustainable Watersheds at by email or at 613-264-1244.
Bev Clark, who worked for the Ministry of Environment for 35 years as a water quality professional, will be speaking to Water Quality: Lake Test Results and Healthy Waterways. Coffee and snacks will be available.
WHEN: Thursday, October 9 at 7 pm (doors open at 6:30) WHERE: St. Patrick’s Catholic School, 6051 County Road 41, Erinsville. WHO: All are welcome. For more information call (613)379-5958. Cloyne, Ontario | 6 September, 10am to 3pm
The Frontenac Wildlands – from Highway 7 north to Big Gull Lake, and from Highway 41 east to Hungry and Mink Lakes – over 6,000 acres – is an outstandingly rich landscape. It is a wealth of lakes and wetlands. In a 1991 assessment, this area was called the provincially significant "Kennebec Wetland Complex." The people living here are essential ingredients in the stewardship of this naturally rich area. The Community Day on Saturday, September 6 will bring many of these folks together for an exchange of knowledge about their natural riches. Connections among the social, economic and ecological elements of stewardship will be discussed. Pride of the people on the land for their community and the lands and waters where they live is the goal of the day. Community Day is hosted by the Frontenac Stewardship Foundation and many local partners. The Day is open to all participants at no charge. Come to Barrie Hall, located at 14225 Highway 41 in Cloyne, Ontario. Download and share the poster. For more information, contact us by phone 613-335-3589 or by email. Prince Edward County Field Naturalists (PECFN) are organizing a Bioblitz at Ostrander Point Aug 9-10. It will establish the presence of broad range of species on the site mid-summer. Possible foci: Birds, flowering plants, grasses and sedges, ferns & fungi, bats, moths, dragonflies, amphibians, mammals, butterflies, invertebrates. (Ostrander Point was the subject of an Environmental Review Tribunal appeal by PECFN of the construction of a turbine project. During the appeal it became clear that much was unknown about the flora and fauna of the site.) PURPOSE? Do a biological inventory of the site and introduce people to the significant habitats and biota that call this area “home”. WHEN? 12 PM August 9, 2014 until 12 PM August 10, 2014 (24 hours) WHERE? The biologically significant Ostrander Point crown land block in the South Shore Important Bird Area, South Marysburgh. Base Camp at 2763 County Rd 13, Prince Edward County, near Babylon Rd and Helmer Rd -- see map. WHO SHOULD COME? County residents, families, students, vacationers: anyone who wants to see and learn about the plants, birds, butterflies, moths, other insects, amphibians, reptiles and mammals of this special area. WHAT EXPERIENCE SHOULD I HAVE? None except an interest in natural history. If you have a special interest in birds, plants, butterflies, etc. then you probably wouldn’t want to miss out on this opportunity. ACTIVITIES:
EXPERTS WILL BE PRESENT TO LEAD WALKS AND HELP IDENTIFY PLANTS AND ANIMALS. HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO BE INVOLVED? Come for an hour, an afternoon, an evening, a day or for both days but be sure to come to the “Wrap-up” on Sunday afternoon at 12 PM when the highlights of the Bioblitz will be summarized and everyone can compare notes on what they saw. WHAT SHOULD I BRING? A camera if you have one. Binoculars if you have them. A butterfly net if you have one but a camera can be used as well. If you can’t identify a butterfly or bird, one of the experts may be able to help at the “site camp” where there will be plenty of reference guides for you to use for identification. WHAT SHOULD I WEAR? Since poison ivy and ticks are endemic in County wildlands, everyone should wear closed shoes, long sleeves and trousers. DOWNLOAD POSTER AND DETAILS FOR PRINTING AND SHARING. See the newsletter here. In this Newsletter, you'll find:
The Eastern Ontario Butterfly Association's butterfly identification count will be held Thursday, June 26, in Murphy’s Point Provincial Park. All are welcome!
Assemble at 9:30 at the Park office. Group one will take the short drive to the Park’s Lally Homestead and walk across the road to the Silver Queen Mica Mine Road. This road has the Beaver Dam Trail as well. The park staff will be assisting. Group two will drive to the Perth Wildlife Reserve to search the meadows in the vicinity of the Butterfly Garden. Bring lunch, a drink, and insect repellent. Bring a camera and a net, if you have these. See poster for contact details. Please phone or email with any questions. Join the Frontenac Arch Biosphere Network for the Annual General Meeting on June 26th, 4-6 p.m., at the Glen House Resort. An exciting guest speaker from Audubon International will be speaking about a range of sustainability topics. The presentation is open to all. [download poster]
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