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INSIDE: INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Bruce Trail
VOL. 58, NO.3, SUMMER 2021
C O N S E R V A N C Y
MAGAZINE
Hotspots on
the Bruce Trail:
Popular places and the
challenges they pose for
nature and people
Our Mission
Preserving a ribbon
of wilderness, for
everyone, forever.
Photo: Brooke Henry
CONTENTS
SUMME R 2021
F E AT U R E S
6 Indigenous Land
Acknowledgement
12 Your Bruce Trail Story:
Finding Peace and Calm on
the Trails
14 Responsible Hiking
18 Hotspots on the Bruce Trail:
Popular places and the
challenges they pose for
nature and people
22 The #BruceTrail Effect:
How Social Media Affects
the Outdoors
8
D E PA R T M E N T S
5 CEO’s Message
8 Conservation in Action:
New Protected Areas
15 Kids Corner
24 Trail Changes
27 Our Donors
30 General Store
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Cynthia Archer
Stephanie Bird
Heidi Bischof
Marlis Butcher
John Dickason
Michael Edney
David Hass
Brian Johnston
Corrie Kellestine
Linda Kerec
Bruce King
Jaclyn Moody
Nicholas Schulz
Lori Shalhoub
Wendy Thompson
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Michael Treuman
John Whitworth
STAFF
Executive Office
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Fund Development
Marsha Russell (Vice President)
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Claire Davidson
Gloria Vidovich
Communications and Engagement
Elizabeth Harrington (Director)
Brooke Henry
Laura Tuohy
Land Acquisition and Management
Antoin Diamond (Vice President)
Joel Swagerman
Conservation and Trail
Adam Brylowski (Manager)
Scott Langley
Mara McHaffie
Brian Popelier
Finance
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Donna Miljic
Organizational Resources
Jackie Randle (Director)
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Chief Executive Officer’s Message
The Bruce Trail Our work to find balance between what the magazine truly delivers – stories
Conservancy has been responsible recreation and ecosystem on our conservation successes and land
protection has been particularly important management work and lots of information
responsibly connecting
in recent years with the significant growth on how to explore nature’s wonders
people to nature and in trail use we’ve witnessed. As more through our 1,300 km of trails.
working towards people seek the physical and mental Lastly, I want to thank our entire
protecting precious Niagara benefits of walking in nature, some areas community for helping us to make Bruce
Escarpment lands for over 55 years. of the Niagara Escarpment have become Trail conservation history together. Thanks
hotspots of use, seeing more human- to your incredible support and generous
This philosophy of finding a healthy caused impact than the environment can contributions, we have successfully raised
balance between nature and human sustain. The Bruce Trail Conservancy has the funds to protect and steward 533 acres
activity is not an original idea. Indigenous an important role to play in addressing the at Cape Chin – the largest solo acquisition
communities and peoples have been creation of these hotspots and their impact in our organization’s history. What a
practicing this approach for thousands of on nature and people. In this issue, we tremendous outcome for the many species
years. This past year, we partnered with take a look at this challenging issue and that thrive in the varied habitats of this
Plenty Canada to help us craft a land offer some suggestions on how we can all new nature reserve. This represents an
acknowledgment statement that honours adopt and encourage responsible hiking, incredible gift to future generations, and
and respects the past, present, and future on and off the Trail. one that you will be able to explore via
Indigenous contributions in stewarding You may have noticed that we have 1.8km of new Bruce Trail in the next few
Niagara Escarpment lands. I invite you to updated the name of this magazine: from months.
read and reflect on this acknowledgment Bruce Trail Magazine to Bruce Trail Thanks to each of you for your
statement, and the commitments behind Conservancy Magazine. It’s a subtle but membership, volunteerism, and
it, on page 7. This is one small step in a important change, and also reflects the donations, and for your commitment to
long journey the Bruce Trail Conservancy balance we aspire to. Our conservation our mission. I wish you a peaceful, joyful
is taking to strengthen our relationships heritage is as rich as our hiking traditions, and safe summer hiking season. •
with Indigenous communities. and the new title is the perfect blend of
Red-winged Blackbird
Photo: Michael McDonald
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Indigenous
Photo: Terry A. McDonald – www.luxborealis.com
6 B R U C E T R A I L CO N S E R VA N C Y MAG A Z I N E SUMMER 2021
Land Acknowledgement
The Bruce Trail Conservancy has crafted a land acknowledgement statement as an
important early step towards reconciliation and developing stronger relationships
with Indigenous peoples of the Niagara Escarpment.
The Bruce Trail Conservancy wishes to acknowledge and honour the lands of the Niagara Escarpment as the
traditional territory of Indigenous peoples. In both spirit and partnership, we recognize and thank the
Anishinaabek, Huron-Wendat, Tionontati, Attawandaron, Haudenosaunee, Métis, and all who provided
stewardship of these lands over millennia.
Recognition of the contributions of Indigenous peoples is consistent with our commitment to making the
promise of Truth and Reconciliation real in our communities. We are grateful for the opportunity to live, work,
and play here and thank all those who have served and continue to serve as caretakers of this special place.
We are also mindful of broken covenants and the need to reconcile with all our allies and relations. Together,
may we care for this land and each other, drawing upon the strength of our mutual history through peace and
friendship, to create a lasting legacy of conservation for generations to come.
Thank you to our partners, Plenty The BTC, its staff and volunteers are on
Canada, for helping to craft the Bruce a journey of continuous learning. We
Trail Conservancy (BTC) Indigenous are beginning with staff education and
Land Acknowledgement Statement. training, such as participation in the
Their partnership provided insight and KAIROS Blanket Exercise. We strive to Plenty Canada is a registered non-profit
knowledge to help guide the BTC in approach this journey with humility organization that facilitates access to and
creating a meaningful statement to and openness. shares resources with Indigenous peoples and
acknowledge the land upon which the other community groups around the world in
Bruce Trail is located. The BTC remains committed to seeking, support of their environmental protection and
honoring and incorporating Indigenous sustainable development goals.
This statement will be used at the start voices and Indigenous land-based
of BTC and Bruce Trail Club events and knowledge and experience in our work.
gatherings as an opportunity for We are committed to partnering with The Niagara Escarpment
reflection and recognition. Indigenous nations, communities and Gchi-Bimadinaa
peoples to advance reconciliation (The Great Cliff That Runs Along –
The BTC understands that land though our work. Anishinaabe)
acknowledgment alone is not enough. It
is an important starting point. With this To this end, the BTC will be developing Kastenhraktátye
statement comes a responsibility to action plans in support of these (Along The Cliffs – Kanyen’kehá:ka /
demonstrate the inclusion of Indigenous commitments. Directions will continue Mohawk)
perspectives through action. to evolve as the BTC learns more from
Indigenous partners. We look forward to
sharing our progress in future issues of
Bruce Trail Conservancy Magazine, our
Annual Report, and on our website.
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Conservation in Action: New Protected Areas
Together we’ve made Bruce Trail conservation history!
Thanks to outstanding support from our donor
community, the Bruce Trail Conservancy has created Over 1,500 donors contributed $4 million
to ensure that MapleCross Nature Reserve
three new protected natural areas in recent months,
at Cape Chin would be forever protected,
including our largest ever solo acquisition –
restored, and made available to explore.
MapleCross Nature Reserve at Cape Chin.
We’re so grateful to our many long-standing
MapleCross Nature Reserve at Cape Chin – Peninsula section supporters and new donors alike for their incredible
Map 39, near km 105.9 generosity. A special thank you to those who
533 acres provided early foundational funding and helped
1.8 km of Bruce Trail Optimum Route accelerate our fundraising efforts for this nature
No Trail currently on property. No public access. reserve, including several anonymous donors and
Our Bruce Trail Conservancy donors have made it possible to MapleCross. Thank you all for sharing in our vision
protect one of the last remaining large tracts of land on the and supporting our mission to preserve a ribbon of
Bruce Peninsula and secure 1.8 km of the Bruce Trail’s wilderness, for everyone, forever.
Optimum Route. MapleCross Nature Reserve at Cape Chin is
a 533 acre conservation gem and a wonderful example of the
important work our Bruce Trail Conservancy community
Investing in Canada – Investing in Nature
makes possible.
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ECOLOGY OF MAPLECROSS NATURE RESERVE AT CAPE CHIN
This Nature Reserve is one of the most spectacular properties
the Bruce Trail Conservancy has had the chance to preserve.
Cape Chin’s impressive landscape boasts classic natural
features of the Niagara Escarpment, rich habitats and rare
Photo: Brian Popelier
species. Iconic cliffs support Eastern White Cedar and a
unique cliffside ecosystem. Vital wetlands act as wildlife
nurseries and water purifiers in the watershed. And large
stretches of forest provide habitat for creatures who depend
on uninterrupted habitat for survival.
STEWARDING AND RESTORING CAPE CHIN
Maintaining the ecological health of this nature reserve will
require careful stewarding and in some cases, active
restoration. Plans are in place for:
• Extensive native tree plantings to increase interior forest
habitat for wildlife.
• Rehabilitation of pasture lands with local native wildflower
and grass species to increase habitat for pollinators and
grass-nesting birds.
• Species at Risk inventory.
• Wetland monitoring, with specific attention to turtle
populations.
• Removal and control of invasive species.
TRAIL AT MAPLECROSS NATURE RESERVE AT CAPE CHIN
Trail Development and Maintenance volunteers from our
Peninsula Bruce Trail Club will be busy at Cape Chin soon. No
trail is yet on the property. A decision regarding the large house
on the property, and careful review by BTC Ecologists are needed
first. When planning is complete, the Bruce Trail will be rerouted
to lay lightly the land through Cape Chin, providing a fantastic
hiking experience and connecting generations to come to this
unique protected landscape. •
Photo: John Whitworth
Photo: Bill Caulfeild-Browne
Photo: Michael McDonald
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Conservation in Action: New Protected Areas
Silver Creek – Toronto section
Halton HIlls, Map 13*
105 acres
674 m of Bruce Trail Optimum Route
Former quarry lands will be given new life as the Bruce Trail
Conservancy’s newest protected area in Halton Hills – Silver
Creek. This property preserves 105 acres at the top of the
Silver Creek watershed, and connects the natural areas of
Scotsdale Farm and Silver Creek Conservation Area.
The Silver Creek property sits within two Environmentally
Sensitive Areas (ESAs): Waterfall Woods ESA and Snow Creek
Woods ESA. BTC Ecologists anticipate the presence of several
rare and at-risk species at Silver Creek including Butternut,
Photo: Brooke Henry
Jefferson Salamander, and turtles.
A sand and gravel quarry operated on the site for many
years, with operations ceasing in 2008. The land has started Woolverton Ridge Nature Reserve – Iroquoia section
to naturalize, and there is significant opportunity to further
restore habitat on the property, increase biodiversity, and
safeguard endangered and rare species. Woolverton Ridge Nature Reserve – Iroquoia section
Grimsby, Map 5
2.7 acres
65 m of Bruce Trail Optimum Route
No Trail currently on property. No public access.
This newest Nature Reserve in the Iroquoia section is a 2.7
acre forested slope overlooking Grimsby, east of Woolverton
Road. Mature Sugar Maples form the woodland canopy while
an intermittent stream at Woolverton Ridge provides seasonal
habitat and contributes to water quality in the area.
Woolverton Ridge Nature Reserve secures 65 m of the Bruce
Trail’s Optimum Route, but no trail is currently on the proper-
ty and no public access is yet permitted. Before trail is routed
onto the property, the Bruce Trail Conservancy will need to
acquire or be granted access to up to 30 adjacent properties
along the ridge. The creation of this Nature Reserve represents
an important step in removing the Bruce Trail from nearly 2.5
km of Ridge Road West and Woolverton Road.
* All map numbers and kilometre references from The Bruce Trail
Reference, Maps and Trail Guide, Edition 30.
Photo: Brian Popelier
Silver Creek – Toronto section
Securing 674 m of Bruce Trail Optimum Route at Silver
Creek also brings us closer to removing more than 1 km of
Bruce Trail off a busy highway and will provide for the safe
crossing of Trail users at the intersection of Highway 7 and
Trafalgar Road. The Duff Pit Side Trail currently skirts the
edge of the Silver Creek property.
Photo: Brian Popelier
Hermit Thrush at Silver Creek
10 B R U C E T R A I L CO N S E R VA N C Y MAG A Z I N E SUMMER 2021Photo: Brian Popelier MapleCross Nature Reserve at Cape Chin – Peninsula section BRUCETRAIL.ORG B R U C E T R A I L CO N S E R VA N C Y MAG A Z I N E 11
Your Bruce Trail Story
Finding Peace and Calm
on the Trails by Meagan Shanahan
In the summer of 2020, my partner and I purchased a home; we were part of the
exodus of young families from Toronto to Hamilton. After 20 years in Toronto, we
moved our two kids, our dog and all of our memories about 45 minutes southwest,
transplanting our family and taking root in our first family home. Our son was 4 years
old, and our daughter was 11 months.
Almost immediately after we moved, my older child started One of my favourite trails to explore during this time was the
Junior Kindergarten. My partner was quickly set up and Chedoke Radial Recreation Trail. A stroller-friendly trail, it
working from home. But me and my girl? We were not really stretches ahead of you for what feels like forever. I would find
needed anywhere right away. I was on maternity leave with a myself walking 4, 5, sometimes 6 kilometres along this route
gorgeous fall season ahead of me, but it was a global – first along the municipal trail, then along the Bruce Trail,
pandemic, and I was in a new city where I knew very few through the Iroquois Heights Side Trail and then back along
people. I was a little bit lonely and very unsure of how to fill the Bruce Trail. If my daughter fell asleep in her stroller, I
my days. would lose myself in the surroundings and feel the stress
leave my shoulders as I walked my way towards Ancaster. If
Getting outside and into nature has been an important my daughter awoke during the walk, I would park her stroller
aspect of how my partner and I parent our children. We and take her into the Iroquois Heights Side Trail for some
place an emphasis on the incredible impact hiking, camping, exploration through the forest.
and exploring our Earth can have on our mental health. We
recognize the connection between health and nature, and we New motherhood can be isolating, lonely and filled with
encourage our children and ourselves to explore that anxieties during the best of times. Adding a pandemic and a
connection. I started taking my daughter out on walks and move to a new city into the mix had left me craving support
hikes every single day that the weather allowed me to. that was not easily accessible. Support systems I had to lean
Immersing myself in forests and trails, alongside the trees, on with my first child did not exist in the same way this
the rocks, the roots, and the animals, I was finding a sense of time around. I had to find other ways of lessening anxiety,
peace and calm in myself. Like so many others, I felt that my other ways of grounding myself, and I found that during my
mental health had been dominated by anxieties and worries walks in my local areas. •
in recent months and those walks were a reprieve, a few
hours of stillness.
Submit your Bruce Trail Story
I often found myself at the same trails and natural areas over
and over again because, in a pandemic you do what you can Our Bruce Trail community abounds with stories.
to stay safe, and so you stay local. I brought my daughter to We want to hear yours. Submit your story to us at any
Conservation Areas and urban trails; areas that provide time online or by email and you may see it featured in
hiking and walking trails perfect for establishing a an upcoming issue of Bruce Trail Magazine. Essay,
(re)connection to nature. The trails seemed to have an ability poem, lyrics, journal, blog - your story can take any of
to infer what I was needing from them as I walked and these forms. Details at brucetrail.org/pages/your-bruce-
walked with my baby girl in her stroller. trail-story or contact communications@brucetrail.org
12 B R U C E T R A I L CO N S E R VA N C Y MAG A Z I N E SUMMER 2021Stories from our community Photo: Meagan Shanahan BRUCETRAIL.ORG B R U C E T R A I L CO N S E R VA N C Y MAG A Z I N E 13
RESPONSIBLE HIKING
Protect the Niagara Escarpment while exploring all the Bruce Trail has to offer by following
(and sharing) these tips to minimize our impact.
1. Plan Ahead
Research your hike. Check for trail
closures or changes. Plan an alternate
destination in case you find the trail or
trailhead busy. Pack essentials like water,
food and clothing layers.
2. Park Safely and Legally Stay Close to Home
If a trailhead parking lot is full, do not Avoid travelling outside your region.
park on the road. Where roadside parking
is allowed, park only in designated areas.
Do not block driveways or farm gates.
3. Stay on the Trail
Staying on the marked trail will ensure
that you remain safe, sensitive vegetation
is not damaged, and relationships with Practice Physical Distancing
private landowners along the Trail are Wear a mask when you cannot stay 2 m apart.
not strained.
4. Pack Out Your Trash
Pack out everything you pack in, even
biodegradable items and toilet paper.
Bring trash home if bins are full or
unavailable.
Follow COVID-19 protocol
5. Leave Nature as You Found it Obey the latest federal, provincial and local
Leave rocks, mushrooms, plants and restrictions.
other natural objects where you find
them. Avoid open fires or leaving your
mark on trees or rocks. Do not feed or Next Steps for Responsible Hikers:
disturb wildlife.
Avoid times and places of high use:
Visit less popular spots. Consider visiting popular destinations in
6. Manage Your Pet off-season, mid-week, or earlier/later in the day.
Leash your pet at all times on the trail.
Share messages:
Pack out the poop. Watch for trail signs
Share your commitment to responsible hiking, on the trail and
showing areas where pets are not
off. Show thanks to those who are practicing responsible hiking.
allowed.
See our social media guidelines for more ideas (pages 22-23)
Leave the Trail better than you found it:
7. Be Mindful of Private Property Take the extra step and (safely) pick up trash you find on your
Many landowners graciously allow the hike.
Bruce Trail on their property. Trespassing
or misuse of the trail could lead to a Welcome other trail users:
request to remove the Trail from their Everyone’s experience in nature is unique and personal. Help
land. encourage an inclusive community of outdoor explorers.
14 B R U C E T R A I L CO N S E R VA N C Y MAG A Z I N E SUMMER 2021In this Kids’ Corner we’re highlighting a few of the creative junior hikers who
are exploring and helping the Bruce Trail.
Charlie B. (3 ½ years old) has been
lending a hand on hikes. She carefully
picks up garbage with her family and is
leaving the Bruce Trail cleaner than she
found it. Thank you, Charlie!
Charlie
Mike
BE SAFE AND LEAVE NO TRACE
Mike S. (7 years old) loves to explore the
BTC’s Splitrock Narrows Nature Reserve.
Great drawing, Mike!
Viola P. (10 years old) completed the When we visit the outdoors, it’s impor- wildlife and other people.
Toronto section of the Bruce Trail with tant take care of ourselves and to protect Following leave no trace guidelines
her mom. Congratulations, Viola! nature. By following a few simple may not seem important until you think
actions, we can stay safe and also keep about all the people who visit the same
our natural environments healthy and place before and after you do. All of our
beautiful. actions add up. If everyone who visits
The key is to ‘leave no trace’. Those the Bruce Trail does everything they can
three small words help us remember to to stay safe and leave no trace, we can
do everything we can to have as little all make a big difference for the trail, the
impact on an area as possible, to leave environment, and our fellow hikers.
no sign that we have visited. This Check out our Responsible Hiking
Viola includes staying on the trail, packing out tips on page 14 then practice them
what we pack in, leaving nature where on the board game on pages 16 and
we find it, and being respectful of 17. Happy Hiking!
K I D S’ CO R N E R S U B M I S S I O N S
Kids, do you have a drawing, poem, story, photo, hike review, or other creation inspired by
the Bruce Trail? We’d love to share it in an upcoming Kids’ Corner. Send your creations to
communications@brucetrail.org. Don’t forget to include your name, age, description of your
entry, and permission from your guardian.
BRUCETRAIL.ORG B R U C E T R A I L CO N S E R VA N C Y MAG A Z I N E 15Be a super Bruce Trail hiker! 16
Explore the Niagara Escarpment along the Bruce Trail from end to end, practicing
your safe and respectful hiking skills along the way. Use a coin and flip for each turn.
Heads: move 1 space. Tails: move 3 spaces. Have a great hike!
17People on their way to Lion's Head lookout
fill Moore Street (taken in summer 2019)
Hotspots on the Bruce Trail:
Popular places and the challenges they
Photo: David Rodgers
pose for nature and people
Visits to the Bruce Trail have grown significantly in this past year as people head outside to gain the health
benefits that nature provides. Unfortunately, some natural spaces are experiencing more human-created
impact than the environment can handle. Trail use challenges that were present before COVID-19 have
been amplified during the pandemic. The Bruce Trail Conservancy (BTC) is taking action to address the
impacts of increased trail use, find solutions, and encourage responsible hiking.
Popular destinations along the Bruce concerns, traffic congestion, and impact trespassing, and other poor behaviours
Trail have become trail use “hotspots” in on local communities. are impacting the trail, the environment,
recent years. The turquoise waters of The COVID-19 has intensified the situa- other trail users, and landowners whose
Grotto in Bruce Peninsula National Park, tion. The pandemic has put trails and property the Bruce Trail crosses.
the brilliant fall foliage of the Forks of parks in the spotlight, magnifying chal- More people using the Bruce Trail is not
the Credit, and the dramatic waterfalls of lenges that were already present. During a bad thing, in itself. It is wonderful that
Hamilton are just a few of the Niagara this trying time, more people than ever more people have been discovering the
Escarpment’s scenic landscapes and sea- have sought out a hike or walk in nature Bruce Trail as a way to connect with
sonal displays that have drawn large to recharge, get exercise, de-stress, or sim- nature. Indeed at times like these, access to
crowds of visitors. ply pass the time. The relative safety of natural environments and the multitude
With a rapidly growing population in outdoor activities and lack of recreational of benefits they provide is more important
southern Ontario, a dwindling amount alternatives have also contributed to than ever. We have been reminded of how
of greenspace, and increased exposure of increased trail use. Existing hotspots have essential trails and protected natural areas
spectacular natural areas on social been further stressed, and new hotspots are to our well-being. Yet, for these trails
media, trail use at these and other spots have developed as people seek alterna- and protected areas to continue to thrive,
has soared. With the crowds come a host tives to the busiest destinations. the Bruce Trail Conservancy, its partners,
of associated issues, including excessive Unfortunately, the high volumes of and all its supporters must work together
trash, damage to vegetation, trail ero- trail users include those who may not be to ensure that the cumulative impact of all
sion, disturbance to wildlife, safety familiar with trail etiquette. Litter, our visits is minimized.
18 B R U C E T R A I L CO N S E R VA N C Y MAG A Z I N E SUMMER 2021TOP HOTSPOT ISSUES
Hotspots have been revealing our collec-
tive impact on the environment, the
trail, and other people. Here are a few of
the main issues:
Photo: Izabela Busby
• Overcrowding: Sites with too many
people can affect the enjoyment of all
users. Overcrowding in the context of
a pandemic is adding critical health-
related concerns. • Unleashed Dogs and Dog Waste: More
dogs have joined families during the
pandemic. This seems to have led to
more off-leash dogs and plenty more
Photo: R Mickeloff
poop on the Trail.
Photo: Peter Wm Richardson - www.photojournalist.ca
This not only puts them in danger, it
also puts pressure on already
overloaded emergency services.
• Damage to the natural environment:
Open fires, graffiti, and other acts of
vandalism are threatening the health
of the lands and waters along the Trail.
• Traffic Congestion: When parking
areas are overwhelmed, some trail • Trespassing: Whether to avoid crowds,
users have been parking unsafely along or to get into closed areas, some users
roadsides or blocking the driveways of are leaving the trail and trespassing,
trail neighbours. threatening the valuable relationships
• Littering: Litter has increased the BTC has with landowners.
remarkably in nearly all areas of the • Unsafe excursions: Unprepared or
Bruce Trail. Common items include unaware visitors are making risky
disposable masks, drink containers, choices, heading off-trail or past
toilet paper, and cigarette butts. barriers, and getting lost or injured.
Photo: Peter Wm Richardson - www.photojournalist.ca
Traffic congestion at Mono Cliffs Provincial Park, May 2020
BRUCETRAIL.ORG B R U C E T R A I L CO N S E R VA N C Y MAG A Z I N E 19HOTSPOTS ON THE BRUCE TRAIL
TOP HOTSPOT IMPACTS Bruce Trail to traverse their land. This The BTC’s Unique Challenges
misuse has resulted in some landowners The BTC is responsible for a continuous
On Trail Users requesting the removal of the Bruce Trail footpath that traverses private and
The poor behaviours listed above can from their property. public lands, with over 300 access
impact everyone’s enjoyment. Although points. Much of the land is not owned
each person experiences the outdoors in On Local Communities by the BTC, and much of the BTC’s
a different way, no one enjoys coming Hotspots affect more than the destina- work is done by volunteers. And the
across a pile of dog waste or having to tions themselves. The impacts spill over BTC does not have gated facilities or
jostle for space at a parking lot or into local communities. onsite staff. Given these realities, the
lookout. High use and poor trail behaviours put BTC cannot issue day-use permits, create
stress on local services including garbage, reservation systems, regulate timed
On the Trail and the Environment sanitation, and emergency services. entries, or other visitor management
Our behaviors have a direct impact on Occasionally, visitors disappointed at the techniques attempted by other land-
the very trail and natural world we overcrowding take out their frustrations management agencies.
come to explore. The Bruce Trail is on park staff or local workers. However, as a conservation
designed to lay lightly on the land and Communities along the Trail want to organization facilitating public access to
provide ecologically sustainable access welcome visitors, and indeed many local natural spaces in a UNESCO World
to the Niagara Escarpment. Veering off economies are supported by visitors, but Biosphere, the Bruce Trail Conservancy
the marked trail can cause unnecessary in some cases the balance has shifted to has an important role to play in
widening of the treadway, the trampling unsustainable levels. addressing hotspot issues and
of sensitive plant species, or even the minimizing their impacts. It has
distribution of invasive species. Litter identified three principal methods to
and vandalism can affect the health of WHAT THE BTC IS DOING achieve this:
plants and animals, and the quality of
soil and water. Hotspots have no easy answer. A collab- Working with Partners
orative and multi-pronged approach is Overcoming the challenges around
On Landowners and Trail Continuity necessary. The Bruce Trail Conservancy communications, infrastructure, and
Increased cases of trespassing, illegal park- is collaborating with regional partners to capacity management in hotspot areas is
ing, and littering have affected private improve infrastructure and educate trail significantly a collective effort. The Bruce
landowners who graciously allow the users before and during their visit. Trail Conservancy and its Clubs have
BTC Trail Ambassadors will be at hotspots this summer.
20 B R U C E T R A I L CO N S E R VA N C Y MAG A Z I N E SUMMER 2021teamed up with regional partners in where working in concert with tourism
different areas of the Trail to tackle these organizations, parks, and municipalities
shared challenges. In some cases, these is key. By sharing resources and
partnerships have been multi-stakeholder messaging the BTC can be more efficient
groups like the Northern Bruce Peninsula and effective at targeting and reaching
Sustainable Tourism Action Group, and those who are considering a visit to the
the Grey County Outdoor Areas Bruce Trail. For its part, the BTC is
Management Group. These groups bring creating, sharing and amplifying
together municipalities, Conservation responsible hiking messages on social
Authorities, Parks Canada, Ontario Parks, media, in tourism publications, and in
tourism organizations, and the BTC to press releases.
identify common challenges, discuss best In its communications, the BTC is
practices, pilot shared initiatives, and currently not highlighting particular
share consistent messaging to reach areas to visit. To take the pressure off
larger audiences. These partnerships have hotspots, it may seem valuable to point
been a positive experience in sharing out less popular destinations. Yet recent The Bruce Trail has always been a tool to
resources, eliminating redundant efforts, experience has shown that this has the promote conservation while providing an
and taking a collaborative long-term potential to shift crowds and create new intimate experience with the natural
approach to addressing hotspots. hotspots. world; a connection that is increasingly
On the Bruce Trail this summer, you’ll important in a time of lockdowns and
Improving Infrastructure see a few new faces helping with onsite general uncertainty.
The BTC is planning to install or expand education. The BTC is hiring six Trail Trail use hotspots, while presenting
parking lots on BTC land where the Ambassadors to perform visitor outreach challenges, also offer opportunities. As
need is greatest and as circumstances and litter clean-ups at hotspots in the more people experience the beauty and
allow. It may seem counter-intuitive to Iroquoia, Beaver Valley and Peninsula benefits of the Niagara Escarpment
“pave paradise” in this way. However, sections. Together with Club volunteers, through the Bruce Trail, their love of
carefully designed lots can help to ease these summer staff will promote leave no nature and appreciation of the Trail will
traffic congestion, spread out use along trace practices and safe trail use. They’ll grow. The BTC has the opportunity to take
the Trail, and provide safe access to even be distributing “Hike it. Love it. hold of this moment, foster further under-
nature. The placement of these lots Keep it Clean.” badges to those who join standing, and empower people to act on
requires careful consideration and collab- them in picking up litter or who are the shared responsibility we have for each
oration to address local concerns and demonstrating low impact hiking. • other and our precious natural spaces.
avoid environmental issues or the cre-
ation of new hotspots.
One might suggest that the BTC also
provide garbage cans and portable toilets
at trailheads to address litter and waste
issues. However, these facilities are not
realistic for the BTC to manage with a
volunteer workforce, especially with the
enhanced cleaning protocols currently
required. Instead, the BTC will focus on
education: encouraging hikers to reduce
waste on their hikes and take home all
trash, and preparing visitors to expect
and plan for no toilet or garbage facilities.
Other infrastructure improvements
include Trail reroutes that better manage
visitor foot traffic while increasing safety
at sensitive sites.
Educating Trail Users
The BTC is working with partners to
reach people with responsible hiking
messages before they arrive, and
reinforce those messages on site.
Reaching trail users before they come
means “cutting through the noise” on
Photo: Mike Chan
social and traditional media to help to
set visitor expectations about the Trail
and encourage proper planning. This is
BRUCETRAIL.ORG B R U C E T R A I L CO N S E R VA N C Y MAG A Z I N E 21Inglis Falls, Sydenham section
The
#BruceTrail
Effect
How Social Media
Affects the Outdoors
Photo: adapted from Peter K Burian
Social media can expose thousands of people to beautiful natural
environments in an instant. What does this mean for those
environments and those who want to explore and protect them?
The Bruce Trail is remarkably photogenic This exposure has certainly Some suggest that one solution is to
and eminently sharable. The act of contributed to the increased use of the refrain from using geotags on social
taking and sharing photos is a way that Bruce Trail, and to some locations media when it comes to recreation in
many of us enhance our experience and becoming very popular. Unfortunately, natural areas. Adding geotags gives
invite others to share in what we find an increasing number of areas are seeing people quick access to exactly where our
important. With the rise of social media more human-created impact than the perfect shot was taken, sometimes
in the last few years, it has been easier environment can handle. This is leading without any additional contextual
than ever to do just that. some to argue that social media is information about the site. Others have
More so than any communication tool ‘ruining’ trails and protected natural pushed back on this idea, arguing that
that preceded it, social media has spaces. Popular areas are abused. geotags increase access, and that
increased exposure of protected natural Previously obscure places can be come protesting them is a form of gatekeeping
areas around the world, including those overrun. And the outdoor experience intended to reserve outdoor locations for
of the Bruce Trail. It has raised awareness becomes a checkmark off the list. The a select few.
of destinations and prompted many to thinking is that the mass popularization Certainly, social media contributes to
get out and explore. It has made it easier of landmarks brings about more people, the (over)popularity of outdoor
than ever to discover beautiful places in many of whom are inexperienced in destinations, but one cannot overlook
the outdoors, particularly when posts are trail conditions, and contributes to the positive impact social media can
‘geotagged’ – their geographic increased litter, environmental damage have, especially on engaging people to
coordinates made viewable. and safety issues. take action for conservation, and
22 B R U C E T R A I L CO N S E R VA N C Y MAG A Z I N E SUMMER 2021creating an inclusive outdoors TIPS FOR RESPONSIBLE SOCIAL your friends and followers learn about
community. SHARING OF YOUR OUTDOOR responsible outdoor recreation. Share
Social media has given people the the stories and actions of people and
opportunity to learn about, engage, and
ADVENTURES organizations doing good work in this
connect with natural spaces like never area.
If you share your Bruce Trail photos or
before. It is becoming a catalyst for many
videos on social media, you have the
to get outside and enjoy the world Add Helpful Site Information
power to be an ambassador for protected
around them. This has the potential to Provide context in your captions to help
natural spaces and responsible hiking.
inspire and empower more people to others understand more about the site or
Consider these tips next time you’re
protect the natural world for future the steps you took to minimize your
posting:
generations to enjoy. impact. If you choose to share the
Social media also provides platforms to location of your photo, tag the park
Keep Safety in the Picture
historically under-represented agency or trail organization, and
Stay on the Trail to keep yourself(ie) safe
outdoorspeople. It allows people who encourage further learning in your
and to avoid damaging trailside
have traditionally felt excluded from the caption.
vegetation. It might mean you can’t get
outdoor and conservation communities
your ideal shot, but the limitation may
to find others like them enjoying and Keep it Positive & Inclusive
even force more creativity in your
protecting trails and natural areas. Shaming someone (online or off) for
photography.
Everybody is able to see themselves their outdoor behavior is never endorsed
represented and visualize themselves as by the BTC. Engage in respectful
capable of participating in outdoor
Consider What Your Images Portray
conversations. Avoid making
Give some thought to what your photos
experiences and conservation activities. assumptions about people’s intentions or
and videos are showing. A view that can
It is easy to blame social media. It can abilities, or creating a sense of ‘us’ and
indeed be difficult to witness the damage only be had from off the trail? Hikers
‘them’. Send positive shout-outs to those
to the natural environment caused by close to the edge of a cliff? Does it look
who demonstrate responsible hiking in
careless actions, or to have special places like you are promoting irresponsible or
their posts. •
of solitude suddenly be busy with lots of unsafe behavior, even if you aren’t? If
people. But rather than dwelling on the yes, maybe reconsider posting, or use
your caption to call out the special “Social media, if used with consideration,
ills of social media, we can dedicate
circumstances in that photo. is a powerful tool that can motivate a
ourselves to making the most of the
opportunities it presents. This powerful nation of outdoor advocates to
tool can introduce people to the wonders Lead by Example enthusiastically and collectively take care
of the Bruce Trail, reach thousands with Share images that demonstrate of the places we share and cherish.”
messages of the responsible hiking, and responsible and safe hiking and they
Leave No Trace Centre for
foster a growing community of outdoor can encourage others to do the same.
Outdoor Ethics (https://lnt.org)
stewards. Include tips and hashtags that will help
Photo: Julia Marko Dunn
Boundary Bluffs – Peninsula section
BRUCETRAIL.ORG B R U C E T R A I L CO N S E R VA N C Y MAG A Z I N E 23Trail Changes & Notices
Photo: Mary Ellen St.John
MA R C H MAY 2021, P O S T E D I T I O N 30
F O R T H E L AT E S T T R A I L C H A N G E A N D N OT I C E S, V I S I T B R U C E T R A I L.O R G/T R A I L_C H A N G E S
Trail Changes & Notices Online NIAGARA the location noted on the map. This is
Did you know? Our Trail changes Map 2 – Welland Canals Pkwy, Temporary no longer a recommended parking site.
Closure
online are up-to-date and searchable.
The main Bruce Trail along the Welland
You can search by Map Number, Club Canals Parkway will be closed from
Section, Edition of Guide Affected, Glendale Ave to the Bert Lowe Side
and even by text in the description. Trail. The unmarked temporary reroute
Visit brucetrail.org/trail_changes is along Glendale Avenue (for 2.1 km)
from the intersection at the Welland
Canals Parkway westbound to
COVID-19 Related Trail Mountain Street. This closure is in place
Restrictions until June 25, 2021.
For the latest on any Trail closures or
restrictions specifically related to
COVID-19, visit
brucetrail.org/trail_changes/361
Conditions may change. Always check
before you head out.
Map 8 – Dundas Valley ORA, Temporary
Closure
Reservations Required The Dundas Valley Overnight Rest Area
Be prepared to make parking reserva- is closed due to COVID-19 until further
tions at some parks and conservation notice.
areas along the Bruce Trail. Parking
reservations are currently required for:
• Hamilton Conservation Authority
(conservationhamilton.ca): Spencer
Gorge CA (Webster Falls, Tew Falls, Map 5 - New trail configuration at
Dundas Peak) Mountainview CA
• Conservation Halton A new trail configuration has taken
(conservationhalton.ca): place within the Mountainview
Mount Nemo, Rattlesnake Point, Conservation Area providing numerous
Crawford Lake, Hilton Falls CAs looping options.
• Credit Valley Conservation New Main Trail = 980 metres
(cvcparks.ca): Cheltenham Mountainview Side Trail = 900 metres
Badlands CA Beamsville Bench Side Trail = 360 metres
Angel Side Trail = 200 metres
• Bruce Peninsula National Park
(pc.gc.ca/bruce): *NEW*
Reservations required for parking at
Halfway Dump (June 18 to Sept. 7, Map 8 – Tiffany Falls, 1 hour parking
2021). Reservations required for Due to high visitation, the Hamilton
parking at Grotto / Cyprus Lake Conservation Authority has limited park-
(May 1 to October 31, 2021). ing at Tiffany Falls Conservation Area to
one hour.
IROQUOIA
Map 8 – Governor’s Road, No Parking
The City of Hamilton has prohibited
roadside parking on Governor’s Road at
24 B R U C E T R A I L CO N S E R VA N C Y MAG A Z I N E SUMMER 2021Map 9 – Waterdown Woods, Temporary Trail Conservancy Magazine, was lifted
Photo: Mary Ellen St.John
Closure Lifted March 1. Grey Sauble Conservation
The temporary closure of main Trail in Authority has completed its forestry
Waterdown, published in the spring work in the area.
2021 issue of Bruce Trail Conservancy
Magazine was lifted March 26.
PENINSULA
CALEDON HILLS Map 36/37 – Neyaashiinigmiing, Temporary
Map 14 – Belfountain Conservation Area, Closure Lifted
Temporary Closure The Bruce Trail and side trails that tra-
Belfountain Conservation Area will verse Neyaashiinigmiing (Cape Croker)
remain closed throughout 2021 due to re-opened for hiking on May 1, 2021.
restoration projects. As a result, the west- No vehicle access or parking within
ern portion of the Trimble Side Trail is Neyaashiinigmiing at this time. To min-
Red-spotted Purple Butterfly closed where it meets the Crow's Nest Side imize the spread of COVID-19, hikers
Trail. The Crow’s Nest Side Trail and the are asked not travel throughout the
Map 8 – Sherman Falls, Temporary Closure eastern portion of the Trimble Side Trail community.
The bridge over Ancaster Creek at remain open. To learn more, visit
Sherman Falls is closed for repairs until cvc.ca/bcmp. Map 36 – Cape Croker Park, Temporary
further notice. The Bruce Trail has been Closure Lifted
rerouted onto Lion's Club Road for a The temporary closure of Main Trail due
short distance. Two side trails on either to flooding in Cape Croker Park near the
side of the creek leading to the bridge Snake Boardwalk has been lifted. •
remain open and dead end at the bridge.
Map 14 – Forks of the Credit Road, No
Parking
The Town of Caledon has prohibited
roadside parking at the location noted
on the map along Forks of the Credit
Map 8 – Dundas, Temporary Reroute Road. This is no longer a recommended
Highway 8 is completely closed between parking site.
Bond Street North and Woodley Lane in
Dundas until December 2022 as part of
the Highway 8 improvement project. The
Bruce Trail has been rerouted through
Dundas neighborhoods as shown.
Temporary Closure = 2.3 km
Dundas Reroute = 3.7 km
SYDENHAM
Map 34 - Kemble Mountain, Temporary
Closure Lifted
The temporary closure of main Trail and
Nels Maher Side Trail in Kemble, pub-
lished in the spring 2021 issue of Bruce
BRUCETRAIL.ORG B R U C E T R A I L CO N S E R VA N C Y MAG A Z I N E 25MapleCross Nature Reserve at Cape Chin
Photo: John Whitworth
26 B R U C E T R A I L CO N S E R VA N C Y MAG A Z I N E SUMMER 2021OUR GENEROUS DONORS
Thank you to all 1,785 donors who chose to support the Bruce Trail Conservancy with a gift between January 1 and March 31, 2021.
Special thanks to the following donors who made a gift of $10,000 or more during this time:
Zita & Mark Bernstein Family Foundation Eberhard Leistner
James Robert Borbridge & Aileen Borbridge Volkmar Leistner & Family
Ca-Al Foundation Region of Peel - Peel Greenlands Securement Program
Estate of Martha B. Campbell The Andree Rheaume and Robert Fitzhenry Family
Foundation at Aqueduct Foundation
Echo Foundation
Malcolm & Joelle Sanderson
Environment & Climate Change Canada
Arnold & Glenyce Tweed
Iroquoia BTC
2 Anonymous Donors
I love my grandkids.
I also love the
environment.
You don’t have to choose.
Support a charity and the ones
you love in your will.
Learn about the power of leaving a gift in your will to the BTC
Visit: willpower.ca/charities/bruce-trail-conservancy/
Contact: Gloria Vidovich, BTC Planned Giving & Donor Relations Officer, gvidovich@brucetrail.org or 905-529-6821 ext. 248
BRUCETRAIL.ORG B R U C E T R A I L CO N S E R VA N C Y MAG A Z I N E 27OUR GENEROUS DONORS
The following donors gave $250 or more between January 1 and March 31, 2021
Barbara Adams Phyllis Colton & Andrew Carol Gray Kurt Maier & Family Robert Pollard Eileen Stark
Alicia’s Infinity: Prints for Petriw Alex M. Grenzebach Manulife Richard Pomeroy Aaron Stubbe
Trails Larry Columbo & Linda Douglas Griffioen James Marshall Sadhana Prasad & Family Glen & Debra Swire
Fon Arunpairojana Robinson Ian & Ann Grindall Nancy Martin & Family Don & Aggie Ramsden Gaetan Tardif
Rita Bailey & Phil Penner Dean Connor & Maris Christian Grotrian James Matthews Raymond Raw & Family Martha L. Taylor &
Nathan Bain Uffelmann Family
Norm Guice & Raquel Charles Maurer RBC Foundation/RBC
Daniel Balzerson & Malcolm & Marta Coutts Lara-Guice Dominion Securities Rodney Taylor
Janice May
Family John Crawford Craig Gutowski Region of Peel - Peel TD Bank Group
Robert McCuen
Dror Bar-Natan Robert Crockford & Michael & Rita Hafeman Greenlands Securement Paul D. Thompson
Mike McCune
Doug Bates & Robyn Rosemary Russell Program
Sandra Hager Andrew McDonald John Todd
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Susan Batten Cameron Crowe & Mary Reynolds & David
Patricia Hamilton Caroline McKenna Arnold & Glenyce Tweed
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James Bellinger Shane & Margot Curry The Andree Rheaume &
John Hammond Elizabeth R. McMaster Family
Paul & Pat Beneteau Deborah Danis & Family Robert Fitzhenry Family
Ryan Harrison Birnie Jane van der Sluis
Rolph Davis Foundation at Aqueduct
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Edward & Janice Day Foundation
Family Foundation Janina Vanderpost
Roy Hewson & Family Subhash Mehta & Family Roderick Rice & Family
John & Linda Beyer & David Dell
Anna Hoad Susan Meinzinger & Anthony Riggs Wayne Vanwyck
Family Philip Dewan
Norah J. Hobbs Family The Rogan Foundation Jane & Peter Vickery
The Blue Bay Motel & Joshua Dey
The Hogarth Family Sarah G. Metzger Miriam Rogers & Family Michelle Visser
Levack Family The Dickson Family
Foundation Fund at the Brian & Brenda Miller Brenda Rolfe Sharon & David Wadley
Paul Blythe & Family Foundation
Hamilton Community Mort Mitchnick & Janet Walker
Kim Bolton Tiger Drylac William Rosenfeld &
Foundation Barb McLean Lenore Walters
Richard Bonert & Family Echo Foundation Family
Brian & Charleen Alan & Anne Morgan Rick Waters
James Robert Borbridge & Jill Eisen & Family Elaine Ross & Family
Hopkins Mary Mullens
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Charles Elias IBM Canada Ltd Bruce W. Murray Rossetti Russell Weiss
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Frank Bossen Daniel F. Engels Pat & Kirk Johnston Brian & Valerie Nash Teri Russell-Hill & Family Fran & Ken Welch &
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Frank Bouma Carol Ann Ferguson & Stephen Kelly Change Canada Ed & Karen Saliwonchyk Donna & Bob Wells &
David & Lynda Bowen & Thom Christmann Shona Kennedy & Family Jordan Neysmith Malcolm & Joelle Family
Family Paul Fieguth Brad Kirkconnell Gordon Nicholls Sanderson Geraldine Whiteley
George Bowman Tim Fischer Greg Korber Janis M. Nitchie Robert Schoenhofer Doug Whittle
Gordon Brocklebank Robin Fitzgerald Sebastian Kozlowski David & Linda Noble Helmtrud Schueller John Whitworth &
Gail Brown C. A. Fitzsimmons Mary Krauel Agnes Nowaczek Trudy Senesi Family
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Family Jillian & Stephen Flower Diana Laubitz Hope Ogilvie Elizabeth Sherlock & Jennifer Wild
Ca-Al Foundation Ron Foxcroft & Family Michael Lawee & Family Jean O’Grady Family Grant Williams
Estate of Martha B. Edward B. Freeman
Campbell Susan & Burnett Laws Frances Painter Roger & Sue Short Dave Williamson
Diane & Stan Gasner Eberhard Leistner Marsharee Williamson
Paula Carson Barbara Palmer The Louis & Nellie Sieg
Ron Gatis & Family Volkmar Leistner & Fund Richard Williamson
Lisa Casey Judy Palmer Family
Doug Gillard & Carol Family Foundation Karen Sifton Thomas Wilson
Debbie Catto & Family Horvat Kenn Lendrum & Family Stephen Papillon Michael Sinclair WorkSite Safety
Susan Caughran Patrick Gleeson & Family Zeljko Lilek & Family Steve & Maureen Peacock Art Smith Compliance Centre Inc
Anne Caza Darren Goldstein Barbara Love & Family Dr. Kevin Smith & Ms. Janice Wright
Mark Cestnik Trinia Gorr Marie Lucas & Family Kathleen Pickard Marian Lips Fund Loudon Young
Fernanda Cieri George Goucher Carolyn MacGillivary Michael Pierrynowski Peter & Kerstin Smith Blossom & Allen Zink
Ian Clark Art & Carolyn Grady Christie MacInnes Adam Plackett & Maria Smith’s Funeral Homes 4 anonymous donors
Bonnie C. Cohoe Mark Graham & Family Julia Madden Kelleher Christopher Spencer
Monthly Donors
Leslie Alexander & Martha Bauer Walter Brewer Fleur Careil Joe & Teresa Dale Angela Eady &
Family Steve & Jean Baxter & Ken & Heidi Brisco Malcolm J. Carr Colleen Darrell & Michael Root
Sam Anderson Family Deborah Brown & Irene & John Carroll Gregory Huffman Mitchell Eckert
Ann & Lydell Andree Vikki Baylis & Family James Jennings Anne Cathrae Victor & Sandra Davis Gordon Edgar
Wiebe & Family Wayne Beard Gail Brown June Chambers & Family Albert De Jong & Family Tom & Linda Edwards
John Armstrong & John Bedford Joshua Brown Katherine Chapman Edward Dean Richard Edwards
Family Karen Bergmann Jonathan Brubacher Lynda Deboer David Eikelboom
Bill & Sharon Chapman
Emma Arppe-Robertson Susan Bigland-Witton Carol Budge Diane Delaney & Family Jennifer Eliasmith
Gary Cherniak & Family
Lyne Arseneau & Family Heidi Bischof Bill & Marjorie Buhlman Paul Dennis & Susan Andrew Elliot &
Joanne & Mike Cicchini
Christopher Bain Marilena Biscotti Jeanne Bullock Stechly Lauri Vanstone
F.W. Clarke
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Sue Clouse-Jensen
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Christina Bardes Karen Bonham & Family John Buttars David Moule Stephen & Rosemary Mike Erison
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Family Family
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Stewart Forrest & Gifts were received to honour these special people:
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