Event Name: Altona Forest Spring Flowers and Frogs Hike
Event Date: Saturday, May 26, 2012
Event Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Description: Enjoy an interpretive hike guided by experts from the Altona Forest Stewardship Committee. With the forest floor open to warm sunlight, the spring ephemeral season promises a showcase of trilliums, trout lilies and other flora peeking through. Come take a walk to discover the newest flowers to show their faces to the Altona Forest. Rain or shine, please dress appropriately and wear proper footwear.
Cost: FREE
Location: Altona Forest
Meeting Spot: Altona Forest parking lot, east side of Altona Road, 1 km north of Strouds Lane (Map)
Contact: Mary Williams 416.661.6600 ext. 5753
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Event Name: The Basics of Vegetable Gardening
Event Date: Saturday, May 26, 2012
Event Time: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Description: Growing vegetables is a great way to connect with nature, get excercise, and eat healthy, but can also be very challenging for new gardeners. At this workshop, Toronto Master Gardeners will demystify vegetable gardening and provide practical information on planting and layout, what plants need to grow, seed-starting, soils, fertilizers, various crops and maximizing productivity. In partnership with Toronto Chinese for Ecological Living. An interpreter for translation to Cantonese will be available.
Cost: No cost
Location: Cavalry Logos Baptist Church (241 Alexmuir Boulevard, Scarborough)
Meeting Spot:
Contact: Alexis Wood, awood@trca.on.ca, 416 661-6600 ext 5280

Event Name: Valleybrook Tuesdays on the Trail- On your mark, get set, geocache
Event Date: Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Event Time: 6:30 - 7:30pm
Description: Come try out geocaching, a fun new way to experience the outdoors while hunting for hidden treasures using handheld GPS units. No experience necessary, GPS units provided.
Cost: FREE
Location: Meet on the bridge behind Heart Lake Secondary School, off of Coronation Circle, Brampton.
Meeting Spot: (Map)
Contact: Clifton Coppolino ccoppolino@trca.on.ca 416-661-6600 ext.5748

Event Name: Milliken Park Neighbourhood Walk - Explore Greening Projects for the Neighbourhood
Event Date: Saturday, June 9, 2012
Event Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Description: Join TRCA and Toronto Chinese for Ecological Living for a nature walk through Milliken Park and beyond.  We will tour the park to learn about its natural features and then branch out into the neighbourhood to learn about plans to help bring even more green to the neighbourhood.  Explore the greening project ideas identified the new Neighbourhood Greening Plan and find out how you can get involved to save money and improve the health and enjoyment of your neighbourhood. This is a rain or shine event, please
Cost: No cost
Location: Milliken Park
Meeting Spot: Meet at the Milliken Park Community Recreation Centre (4325 McCowan Road)
Contact: Alex Wood, awood@trca.on.ca, 416 661-6600 ext 5280

Event Name: Designing Your Garden
Event Date: Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Event Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Description: Gardening expert Cristina da Silva of the Mississauga Master Gardeners will show you how to put the right plant in the right place for a low maintenance wildflower garden you will be proud of!
Cost: FREE
Location: Earnscliffe Recreation Centre (44 Eastbourne Dr, Brampton, ON, L6T 3M2)
Meeting Spot: (Map)
Contact: Cynthia Brown: cbrown@trca.on.ca, 416-661-6600x5786
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Event Name: Insects, Soil and Stream Ecology at Altona Forest
Event Date: Saturday, July 14, 2012
Event Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Description: Visit three activity stations as you hike through the forest. Examine the physical properties of soil samples and close-up viewing of roots, stems and leaves of the forest flora (bring a small eyepiece if possible). Look at the insects and evidence of insects in Altona Forest and find out how these creatures benefit the forest. Study the ecology of streams within Altona Forest and how the fish and aquatic insects interact with one another. Rain or shine, dress appropriately and wear proper footwear.
Cost: Free
Location: Altona Forest
Meeting Spot: Altona Forest parking lot, east side of Altona Road, 1 km of Strounds Lane. (Map)
Contact: Mary Williams 416.661.6600 ext. 5753
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Event Name: Valleybrook Tuesdays on the Trail- Bike Hike
Event Date: Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Event Time: 6:30 - 7:30pm
Description: Arrive on your bikes and go for a leisurely ride along Brampton's hidden gem, the Etobicoke Creek trail. We will make a few stops along the way to observe all of the fun and interesting thing nature has to offer.
Cost: FREE
Location: Meet on the bridge behind Heart Lake Secondary School, off of Coronation Circle, Brampton.
Meeting Spot: (Map)
Contact: Clifton Coppolion ccoppolino@trca.on.ca 416-661-6600 ext.5748

Event Name: Haunted Hike Family Nature Event
Event Date: Monday, October 29, 2012
Event Time: 7:00 - 9:00pm
Description: Join us for an evening walk through Heart Lake forest and learn about the wildlife that wakes up just as we get ready for bed. After the walk, we'll warm up around a campfire and share some spooky stories. Come experience the sights and sounds of the park in the dark. Prizes will be awarded for participants in costumes!
Cost: FREE
Location: Heart Lake Conservation Area, 10818 Heart Lake Rd, Brampton
Meeting Spot: Meet at the front gate (Map)
Contact: Clifton Coppolino ccoppolino@trca.on.ca 416-661-6600 ext.5748
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