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Wintergreen Hosting Hiking Day – February 22, 2020 150 150 MRCA

Wintergreen Hosting Hiking Day – February 22, 2020

WINTER HIKING DAY-SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2020
FROM NOON TO 2:00 P.M.

Join us for a FREE fun-filled afternoon of guided winter hikes exploring the Hersey Lake Conservation Area. Walk through a northern deciduous forest and enjoy the beautiful winter views. Learn more about the Conservation Area and how plants and animals have adapted to survive the cold of a northern winter. Anyone interested in trying snowshoeing can do so by participating in the snowshoe portion of the event. You are encouraged to bring your own snowshoes (there will be a limited number to borrow on site thanks to the Misiway Milopemahtesewin Community Health Centre). The event will feature presentations from Timmins Porcupine Search and Rescue and the Timmins Fur Council. A warming tent will also be available, courtesy of Sewn Home for those needing to get out of the cold. Hot chocolate will be served by Wintergreen volunteers until 2:00 p.m.

12:00-12:05  Meet at Hersey Lake picnic shelter
12:05-12:30  Timmins-Porcupine Search and Rescue Winter Survival Presentation
12:30-1:30  Intro to Snowshoeing and Guided Snowshoe Hike
12:30-1:30  Lynx Lake Guided Hike – Long Hike
12:30-1:30  Hersey Lake Promenade Guided Hike – Short Hike
1:30-1:50  Timmins Fur Council Presentation
1:30-2:00  Refreshments available

All hikes are FREE and are guided by experienced volunteer leaders. No registration required.

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Wintergreen Scholarship for Environmental Conservation 150 150 MRCA

Wintergreen Scholarship for Environmental Conservation

The Wintergreen Fund for Conservation offers a $1,500 scholarship to a student graduating from a local high school who has decided to further their education in one of the environmental, conservation or natural resources fields of study.

The scholarship is open to students:

  • completing their final year of high school in the City of Timmins;
  • who will be entering their first year of full-time undergraduate study in a college or university; and
  • who have a demonstrated record of participation, leadership or volunteerism in the promotion of conservation awareness and the environment in our local watershed.

For more information about the scholarship and to get the application form, check with your guidance counselor, see our Environmental Scholarship webpage or call our office.

Snow in Town Creek 1024 683 MRCA

Snow in Town Creek

Town Creek is a monitored flood control work through the City of Timmins. It is maintained by the MRCA to assist with drainage issues, especially in the springtime where high waters are a concern.

Residents, including any snow removal contractors, are not permitted to blow or plow or otherwise place any snow into or next to the Town Creek channel. Snow and ice from roadways and driveways placed into and next to the creek has a major effect on our ability to keep the channel open for the spring melt and can have a negative environmental impact.