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Meetings 2006 / Outings 2006

Updated March 31, 2006

Meetings 2004-5
Note - Unless otherwise stated, meetings will take place at Algonquin Public School at 8pm. See map for location.

MONDAY, MARCH 6, 2006- Sean Fox - horticulturalist at the University of Guelph arboretum, will present - Identifying Some Native Shrubs. A hands-on presentation.

MONDAY, APRIL 3, 2006- Allan Anderson, botanist, will present - Wild Orchids of Ontario.

MONDAY, MAY 1, 2006- Hike and meeting at the Field Studies Center.

MONDAY, JUNE 5, 2006- Annual weiner roast and hike at the home of Pat and Don Bruce.

MONDAY, APRIL 3, 2006- Allan Anderson, botanist, will present - Wild Orchids of Ontario.

MONDAY, MAY 1, 2006- Hike and meeting at the Field Studies Center at 6pm.

MONDAY, JUNE 5, 2006- Annual weiner roast and hike at the home of Pat and Don Bruce at 6pm. Go north on Hwy. 59 to Braemar Rd. Turn right, past the first crossroad to the first farm on the left, #845187. Bring a dessert donation and your own plates, cups, cutlery and lawn chairs.

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Outings 2005
Note- Unless otherwise stated, all outings will begin at the parking lot across from the Public Library. See map for location.
Outings usually take place on one Saturday or Sunday a month. Upcoming outings will be decided upon at each monthly meeting. This will allow everyone to contribute their ideas for outings.
Note- Rich Skevington will not be able to lead all the upcoming outings. Therefore, at the meeting preceding those outings members will be asked to volunteer their help

MONDAY EVENING WALKS DURING APRIL AND MAY- Each Monday during these months meet at the parking lot at 6pm and be led on a hike to a nearby area to enjoy the spring growth and birds. NOTE: There will be NO walk on the holiday Monday of May 22nd.

SUNDAY, APRIL 23, 2006- Oxford County Early Spring Flowers Meet at 1pm.

SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2006- Rondeau - Birds and Flowers Meet at 8am and bring supplies for a barbecue lunch.

JUNE 17 - 18 WEEKEND, 2006- Manitoulin Island Motel reservations required by May 1st. Details to follow.

JUNE 24 - 25 WEEKEND, 2006- Manitoulin Island Motel reservations required by May 1st. Contact Rich Skevington at 462-2862 as soon as possible if you are interested.

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