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Newsletter June 2003

Volume 7, #2


Funding Application Approved by Trillium
I am pleased and excited to announce that the application to the Trillium Foundation has been approved. The funding is approximately $223,000 over five years. Part of the money is allocated towards hiring staff to implement the management plan. The collaborative will begin immediately to advertise the position and will have a person in place in the next few months.

There are three projects on line for this year.

The first is the restoration of the west pond beside Cooper Drive and the construction of weirs to maintain the water level in the Marsh. The second is to erect signs identifying the wetland as a nautral area. The third is to oversee the replanting of the trees along Dr. Kay Drive.

There will be lots of activities and opportunities for volunteer work over the next few years. It is an exciting time to be involved.

You are cordially invited and encouraged to attend the official announcement of the grant to be held at the Marsh on Thursday, June 19th, at 2 p.m.

 

Maple Syrup Demonstration
On May 10th, some of the Marsh Committee members spent the day in the Marsh boiling sap to make maple syrup. About 100 litres of sap was collected through March and April and we ended up with approximately 3 litres of delicious syrup. It was a long day sitting around the fire; but the weather co-operated and everyone had a good time.

Thanks to Doug, Eric, Charles, Michael, Phoebe, Rachel, Aidon, Reva, Liz, Jill, Garth and Gary for your help.

Thanks also to Cathering Purcell at the Township of King who organised the fire permit for us.

 

Wine Tasting
Tickets are now available for our annual wine tasting to be held on Saturday, June 21st at 8 p.m, at Sheena's Kitchen. This is always a fun event, and will be hosted this year by Southbrook Farms Winery from Richmond Hill.

For tickets or information contact Linda Cholmondeley (905-939-7079). Don't delay, as tickets are limited!

Schomberg Fair
The Committee had an information booth at the Schomberg Fair this year. Despite the rainy weather we had many curious visitors. Thanks to the volunteers who answered questions over the weekend, and especially to Donna Parrish for all her hard work organising the booth.

Bird Walk
At 6:30am on Sunday May 25th a blurry-eyed troop enjoyed a beautiful morning of bird watching at the Marsh. The weather was perfect, and there were no bugs. Spring Peepers, Corus Frogs, Leopard Frogs and Toads were calling. We identified several bird species including Northern Oriole, Swamp Sparrow, Wood Duck, Yellow Warbler, and Woodcock.

As is our tradition, we finished our morning with pancakes at the Lions Club Breakfast at the Community Hall.

We'll host another walk in the fall when the birds are making their way south

West Nile Virus
Many people are concerned about West Nile Virus. The best fact sheet I have found on this disease is provided by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. To get a copy, call them at 416-661-6600 or visit their website at www.trca.on.ca.

 

DMC Executive
Chair Mary Asseltine 905-939-7544
Vice Chair Eric Leon 905-939-7809
Membership Secretary/Treasurer Jill Kelly 905-939-2315
Recording Secretary Sheila Kelly 905-939-2315
Parks Committee Liaison Linda Cholmondeley 905-939-7079
Youth Committee Chair Doug Vincent 905-939-2161

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  
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