- HikeType TBTC Special Events
- PaceTypes Leisurely (2-3 km/hr)
- TerrainTypes Variable
- PaidOuting No
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: TBTC Special Events
Location (Google Maps): Todd Bardes Side Trail
Hike Leader(s): Janet Patterson; George Lennon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely (2-3 km/hr)
Terrain: Variable
Distance: approx 3 km
Description
This is one of the bus hikes being offered in conjunction with the TBTC AGM. You must be registered (separately) for the AGM bus to take part in this hike.
Come and learn about this innovative new project. We are fortunate to have the BTC’s Restoration Project Specialist, Lyndsey Wilkerson as our guide. Limited to 10 people due to the educational nature of the hike.
We’ll take a leisurely stroll to visit the Seed Orchard, which is located in a meadow adjacent to the Todd Bardes Side Trail, a unique seasonal wetland habitat. The purpose of this orchard - a protected area - is to foster the growth of native plants for the express purpose of producing seeds. These seeds will be collected annually and redistributed to support wetland restoration areas identified in the Toronto section but also in neighbouring Iroquoia and Caledon sections of the Bruce Trail.
A major goal of the TBTC Biodiversity Team is to foster an appreciation of the flora and fauna that thrive along the Bruce Trail. We also strive to protect native species from threats, such as the encroachment of invasive species.
“Native plants offer everything pollinators need: nectar, pollen and habitats that match their life cycles. Native plants also bloom at the perfect time for pollinators, making them essential allies in the effort to protect biodiversity.” ~ David Suzuki Foundation newsletter