Midhurst/September 15, 2022 – September 18 to 24 is #NationalForestWeek in Canada. Each year National Forest Week (NFW) is celebrated across the nation, promoting the heritage, value and importance of forest networks to our economy and environment.
This month, the County of Simcoe is hosting a number of guided trail hikes throughout the region in commemoration of 100 years of the Simcoe County Forest. Each hike will be approximately 1.5 km in length and on a beginner level trail, taking no more than an hour to complete.
These guided hikes are led by a knowledgeable and experienced County forestry staff member who will provide details on the rich history and current management practises of the Simcoe County Forest. Participants are reminded to dress according to weather conditions as tours will commence rain or shine, and bring water bottles or additional items in a backpack.
A complete listing of hikes, including a map of meeting locations can be found at www.findyourforest.simcoe.ca and include:
Saturday, September 17 at 10 a.m.
Hendrie Tract, 1350 Hendrie Road, Springwater
Packard, 9398 9th Line, Essa
Sunday, September 18 ~ 10 a.m.
Sinclair, 4028 Country Road 54, Bradford West Gwillimbury
Sutherland, 2573 5th Line, Oro-Medonte
Monday, September 19 ~ 6 p.m.
Hendrie, 1350 Hendrie Road, Springwater
Tuesday, September 20 ~ 6 p.m.
Slessor, 3721 Burnside Line, Severn
Wednesday, September 21 ~ 6 p.m.
Martin’s Valley/Charlebois, 390 Wilson Road, Tiny
Thursday, September 22 ~ 6 p.m.
Sinclair, 4028 Country Road 54, Bradford West Gwillimbury
Monday, September 26 ~ 6 p.m.
Packard, 9398 9th Line, Essa
Tuesday, September 27 ~ 6 p.m.
Slessor, 3721 Burnside Line, Severn
Wednesday, September 28 ~ 6 p.m.
Martin’s Valley/Charlebois, 390 Wilson Road, Tiny
Thursday September 29 ~ 6 p.m.
Sutherland, 2573 5th Line, Oro-Medonte
To find the meeting locations for each guided hike, visit https://tinyurl.com/4ay44vvx.
#NationalForestWeek is led by the Canadian Institute of Forestry (CIF). Did you know… the CIF named Simcoe County the Forest Capital of Canada for 2022! The County became the first ever two-time winner of this prestigious national award (2022 and 1972), which acknowledges leadership in forestry and environmental stewardship. Learn more about the CIF and their #NationalForestWeek program at https://www.cif-ifc.org/what-we-do/national-forest-week/
County of Simcoe is composed of sixteen member municipalities and provides crucial public services to County residents in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia. Visit our website at simcoe.ca.
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CONTACTS:
Collin Matanowitsch
Manager, Public Relations
County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Department
705-734-8386 (mobile)
Collin.Matanowitsch@simcoe.ca
Jennifer Straw
Public Relations Consultant
County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Department
705-790-5979 (mobile)
Jennifer.Straw@simcoe.ca