Lectures and Events 2002

Past Events (2002)

(click on “Event Update” links to find out what happened)

December 27, Friday
Christmas Bird Count   Full Details, Event Update

December 7, 2002 Saturday
(Indoor Event):  “Christmas Party”  Full Details

November 21, 2002 Thursday
(Indoor Event):  Jane Buckley ” Loon lake studies”  United Church 7:30p.m.  Full Details

October 17, 2002 Thursday
(Indoor Event):  Tony Beck  ”Birds of the Ottawa Valley”  United Church 7:30 p.m.  Full DetailsEvent Update

September 29, 2002
(Outdoor Event):  Cliff Bennett “Canoe Park Lake” Full Details

September 22, 2002
(Outdoor Event):  Howard Clifford “Fall Nature Walk to ALBA Wilderness School” Full Details

September 19, 2002
(Outdoor Event):  Rob Lee “Rediscovering Trees & the Life They Support” Full DetailsEvent Update

June 9
(Outdoor Event):  Shaun Thompson of the MNR  “Alvar Walk
Learn about this rare ecosystem that sits on our doorstep with Shaun Thompson of the MNR.  We’ll also visit the site of a forest fire to see how the forest has regenerated over the past 3 years.  We will meet below the Lanark County “What A Life” sign on the north side of Highway 44/49, just east of Golden Line Road at 9:30 a.m.  We’ll end at 11:30 a.m. or so and those wishing to end the walk with a picnic lunch are welcome.  Event Update and photos

June 2
(Indoor/Outdoor Event):  Streamside Study at the Mill of Kintail
Help support ArtsFusion and Interval House by enjoying a day of activities at the Mill of Kintail.  Wander through photo exhibits, listen to poetry readings, bring a picnic lunch and participate in a streamside study with Mike Yee.  There is a small fee to be paid at the gate with all proceeds going to this good cause.

June 2
(Outdoor Event):  Tour Lanark’s Community Forests.
Join us, two foresters, and an ecologist, in identifying unusual features and enjoying the gorgeous scenery.  Bring your lunch and meet at Union Hall at 8:30 a.m. to car pool to the Lavant block.  We’ll lunch at Robertson Lake and be back at Union Hall by 3.00 p.m.  Full Details

May 16, 2002
MVFN Annual General Meeting
Full DetailsMinutes of the meeting

May 11, 2002
(Outdoor Event):  Martha Webber “Spring Nature Walk”  10am – 2pm on Martha’s property  Full Details, Event Update and Martha’s Wild Edible Plant Recipes

April 21, 2002
(Outdoor Event):  Cliff Bennett “Ultimate birding experience – Square Bashing!”  Full DetailsEvent Update

April 18, 2002
(Indoor Event):  Scott Davis & guests:   Forest Certification Information Night and the MVFN  Full detailsEvent Update

March 21, 2002
(Indoor Event):  Ed Lawrence “Planting for the Birds”  Full DetailsEvent Update

February 21, 2002
(Indoor Event):  Bruce DiLabio “Owls – What a Hoot!”  Full DetailsEvent Update