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Phragmites - Quiet Invasion

8/31/2016

 
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Sensationalized and hyped stories come at us at such a rapid-fire rate that it’s sometimes easy to neglect giving appropriate attention to quieter but nonetheless insidious threats to our well-being. One significant menace which is growing, under the radar for most people, is the invasive Phragmites weed.

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Fun - And Free - For Kids

6/30/2016

 
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Schools out! Looking for some free things to do with kids? Here are a few suggestions, with more to follow as we find them.

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Leo's Tree Farm

11/1/2015

 
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After hiking through the woods, sipping hot chocolate and roasting chestnuts on an open fire, many visitors to Leo’s Tree Farm develop a warm holiday glow, in spite of the cold. Some of them don’t even purchase a tree. And that suits Leo just fine.

Read the entire article below or in Relish Elgin Holiday 2015



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Flora & Fauna - Fabulous & Fragile

9/1/2015

 
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Elgin County's outdoor enthusiasts and naturalists, finding themselves right in the centre of the Carolinian Life zone, have long appreciated the vast diversity of flora and fauna to be discovered in the exploration of habitat from woodlands to wetlands, tallgrass prairie, lakes, streams and shoreline. Both long-standing and newer nature and conservation groups have have played varying roles in getting us out into nature, helping us appreciate it and ensuring its preservation for future generations.

Read about some of the groups who have led the way – naturally in Relish Elgin Fall 2015 Edition.

And I'm Going to ... Strawberry Fields Kite Festival

5/1/2015

 
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Anne Sloboda and Eric Curtis brought their print design studio to Sparta in 1980 and, soon after, narrowed their production to functional but beautiful kites. When Anne started a second job at the St. Thomas Psychiatric Hospital, it just happened to be located on grounds with a field which looked to be kite-flying perfect.  Anne and Eric’s gathering of a few flyers in 1996 grew to become the Strawberry Fields Kite Festival, which now draws hundreds and will celebrate its 24th anniversary this year. Anne chatted recently about their business and the festival’s beginnings and future.

Read the entire article in the
Relish Elgin Spring 2015 Edition

Suggested Reading - "What Makes Olga Run"

4/6/2015

 
Suggested by Robin Fleming
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"What Makes Olga Run" is a documentary book about a ninety year old Canadian woman who took up running after retiring from teaching. She inspired many people, including the author Bruce Grierson. They asked, "What Can She Teach Us About Living?".

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The People Power Diaries - Robin Fleming

3/13/2015

 
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The first in an on-going series devoted to People Power stories from around Elgin County and St. Thomas, in which local residents share a bit about the ways they are getting out and enjoying the benefits of fun and active transportation. First up, C4AT member, Robin Fleming tells about her adventures last year on the 3-Port Cycle Tour and the Tom Zombie Run.

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New Rail Corridor Trail & A Group on the Move

12/1/2014

 
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The L&PS Rail Corridor Trail has been getting lots of attention since its opening. It has already prompted rave reviews from many individuals and families who have gotten out to walk, run and cycle the path. The project was also enthusiastically applauded by a local group, Citizens for Active Transportation (C4AT) as a giant positive contribution to getting people moving.


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Get Moving with Citizens 4 Active Transportation

7/1/2014

 
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The members of Citizens for Active Transportation (C4AT) want to encourage people in Elgin County and St. Thomas to become more active. They also want to be a voice and resource for the changes that will make it easier (and safer) to get around by methods like walking, hiking, running and biking.

Read our feature on Citizens 4 Active Transportation in Relish Elgin Summer 2014 ...




Riders Happy to "Come by Bike"

6/7/2014

 
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Everyone was invited to “Come by bike,” to the Downtown Bike Festival in St. Thomas and many did just that on Saturday. Adults, teens and families converged on the St. Thomas downtown rail corridor near the L&PS Station to celebrate the fun of getting where you want to go by bike.


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