Reminder: Webwood Falls hike

One week to go until the Sunday Oct 16th Beaver Valley Bruce Trail Club's Webwood Falls Hike to which BGWA members have been invited (link updated).

Genetic patterns in trees for climate adaptation

Researchers from UBC have helped discover a pattern of genes in two coniferous trees that help them to rapidly adapt to changing climates. Read full article on CBC News. Thanks to member Roger Short for sending in the link. If you see woodlands-related news of interest/relevance to BGWA members, use the comment form at the …

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Coming Soon: Bruce Peninsula Forest Fair

Another fine Forest Fair is set to take place this year on Saturday, October 15th, at the Lindsay Tract (Fire# 4025 Hwy 6 - click for map). The morning will feature several guest presenters (incl. BGWA) followed by an afternoon of family-oriented activities. The Forest Fair is presented by the Bruce Peninsula Biosphere Association. To …

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BGWA at Extraordinary Tree opening

The Extraordinary Tree lecture series kicked-off last week at Grey Roots Museum and BGWA was front-and-centre. Our display booth was stocked with a variety of leaflets and booklets of interest to woodland owners and enthusiasts... and of course BGWA membership forms too 🙂

Wild Food and Risk

Further to the Edible Wilds hike at the BBQ, members may be interested in this article, An Abundance of Caution: Wild Food and Risk, just posted on the Northern Woodlands web site. On a related note, I highly encourage you to explore this web site. We have it listed amongst other useful resources in the References …

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