Sunday June 19, 2016
Dr. Ted Mosquin will be our guide on this early summer visit and walk at Purdon Conservation Area. We plan to walk to the lookout and walk along the boardwalk to view the spectacular Showy Lady’s Slipper orchids. We will learn from Ted, who has worked and studied extensively on conservation of the orchids at Purdon, the history of Purdon and what is required to maintain the orchids. We will take the Highland Trail by the Marsh Boardwalk, reaching the picnic area by noon for lunch. Ted is hoping we will catch a glimpse of European Skippers visiting the flowers!
We plan to leave for the return trip home from Purdon upper parking lot area at approximately 1:30 pm.
Details: Car-pooling: Almonte area meet at the Esso Station (corner Hwy 29 and Almonte St.) for departure by 9 am. Departure from Hopetown will be at about 9:30 am.
Bring: binoculars, field guides, hat, sunglasses, bug protection, lunch and water.
Pre-registration: You must pre-register for this event. To register, please email Gretta Bradley at glbradley@icloud.com
Should cancellation be necessary, registrants will be contacted by email.
If in doubt please call 256-4202 before 8:30 am the day of the outing to confirm.
NOTE: there is no entry fee to Purdon, however there are donation boxes for visitors.
Photo courtesy Shannon Gutoskie
