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Comment by FixOurWorld on April 25, 2014 at 11:26pm

Here's the write up for the May 3rd course.

Spring Edibles and an intro to foraging:

Come and learn the basics of foraging. From wild teas and edible spring leaves, to Carolinian ecology as it relates to foraging, we will learn of some of the most delicious edibles available at this time of year, and how to find them. You'll walk out of this course with good ingredients to add to your spring mix salads for May 24 weekend, and learn of a fantastic addition to a nice BBQ'd steak. This workshop will include a one hour introductory lecture to foraging and a two hour educational hike. Wear boots, and dress for the weather. A notepad, camera and paper bag will come on handy.

Comment by FixOurWorld on October 16, 2013 at 1:00pm

All of Nature Plants and Trees need to be respected.  Learn details how to take from Nature before you touch them.  We want to ensure they live forever on this Planet <3 Thank you for respecting All Living Things <3 

Some of the Plants and Trees covered during our Hike

Goldenrod

http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/goldenrod

https://www.google.ca/search?q=goldenrod+plant+uses&safe=off&am...

White Pine 

http://voices.yahoo.com/white-pine-as-healing-medicine-simple-remed...

Willow Trees

http://www.motherearthnews.com/natural-health/natural-remedies-zmaz...

Trees for Health

http://www.treesforhealth.org/Tree%20foods%20and%20remedies.htm

Jewelweed

http://www.wildmanstevebrill.com/Plants.Folder/Jewelweed.html

Comment by FixOurWorld on October 10, 2013 at 11:02pm

Hi Linda,

The hike will begin and end at the Cherry Hill gate off of Plains Road W in Burlington. 

To get there from Dundurn Castle, take York road 2.5 km W until it turns into plains road. Continue on plains for 1km. Cherry hill gate parking lot will be on your left hand side (the north side of the street), across from the RBG nature sanctuary.

A map can be found here: http://www.rbg.ca/Document.Doc?id=122

Hope this helps. I will give you a shout tomorrow to ensure that you recieved this email and that the directions make sense. Hope alls well!

Take care,

Kyle

Comment by Sha'ul ha Yahudah on August 14, 2013 at 10:00pm

Do we simply show up there at 6:30pm and pray that people will be there and that we will all know each other or what? Please email me specifics at followyah@gmail.com so we can confirm.

Comment by FixOurWorld on August 12, 2013 at 7:53am

Fix Our World is excited to announce another Edible  Wilds Hike Tue Aug 27 6:30pm.   Anyone interested in participating please text or phone Fix Our World 905 518 1308.  <3 We are so grateful for our Hike Leader Kyle McLoughlin who has been working countless overtime hours cleaning up after Mother Nature due to the Storm a few weeks ago <3 Thank you so much Kyle we are so grateful for your time, energy and knowledge that you are graciously volunteering for the benefit of our community <3 Peace and Love be with you always <3 Linda 

Comment by FixOurWorld on August 12, 2013 at 7:33am

Hi Linda,

Sorry to have taken so long to get back to you regarding the hike. Due to the storm a few weeks ago I have been working regular overtime in order to clean up the urban mess that was left behind by mother nature.

As far as my availability is concerned, I can do two dates, and have decided to hold the hike at Tiffany Falls in Ancaster, as it is on bus routes, is easily accessible and is a beautiful location.

I am suggesting we do the hike on Tuesday August 27th at 6:30pm. I figure there is enough time in the next two weeks for everyone that is interested to make plans to attend the hike, and the city's need for arborists will be scaled back, meaning I likely won't be working late.

Thanks a lot for your diligence and patience. If there are any concerns about the time, I'm sure we could arrange for the Thursday of that week as a raincheck.

Thanks for being great and for all the work you do!

Take Care,

Kyle

Comment by FixOurWorld on August 12, 2013 at 7:32am

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It has been decided the Edible Wilds Hike will be on Tuesday June 18 at 6pm Meet at the Aviary in Westdale Edible wilds hike in Ravine Road trail on the South shore of Cootes Paradise

We will meet at the Aviary, near the Ravine road trailhead at 6pm. There are several benches near the bird enclLosures, where we will make our introductions and begin our adventure.

Thank you so much Kyle we are so grateful to your for sharing your time and expertise

Aviary Directions

Located in west Hamilton on Oak Knoll Drive. From Hamilton centre, the mountain and the east, follow King Street westward to the stoplight at Marion Avenue. Turn right, continuing around the bend to The Aviary.

From Ancaster, Dundas and west, follow Main Street eastward, left on Haddon, across King and Sterling Streets to the Aviary.

From Burlington and points east and north, take Plains Road, exit from the QEW. Continue on Plains Road, which becomes York Boulevard (Hwy. 2) to Hamilton. Turn right on Dundurn Street and right again on King Street West to the stoplight at Marion Avenue. Turn right, continuing around the bend to the Aviary.

Comment by FixOurWorld on August 12, 2013 at 7:19am

Hi Linda,

Sorry to have taken so long to get back to you regarding the hike. Due to the storm a few weeks ago I have been working regular overtime in order to clean up the urban mess that was left behind by mother nature.

As far as my availability is concerned, I can do two dates, and have decided to hold the hike at Tiffany Falls in Ancaster, as it is on bus routes, is easily accessible and is a beautiful location.

I am suggesting we do the hike on Tuesday August 27th at 6:30pm. I figure there is enough time in the next two weeks for everyone that is interested to make plans to attend the hike, and the city's need for arborists will be scaled back, meaning I likely won't be working late.

Thanks a lot for your diligence and patience. If there are any concerns about the time, I'm sure we could arrange for the Thursday of that week as a raincheck.

Thanks for being great and for all the work you do!

Take Care,

Kyle