** A
Nature Moncton Guided Field trip to visit the inter-sanctions of the Magnetic
Hill Zoo with General Manager Bruce Dougan is scheduled for Saturday October 15.
The write up is attached below. A special date to mark on calendars. I am
putting this up front as we are late in getting final write up
distributed.
Nature Moncton visit to Magnetic Hill
Zoo
Saturday, October 15,
2016
Meet at 10:00 AM
The philosophy of zoos has changed considerably over the
years. Now very few animals
in zoos are taken from the wild, but instead they are bred in
captivity, and many
species endangered in the wild and
bred this way are released back into their
natural habitat to bolster numbers.
On Saturday, October 15, Nature Moncton members will be
given a special opportunity to see the animals at the zoo and some behind-the-scenes activities in
active progress. This trip will be led by Bruce Dougan, General Manager of the
Magnetic Hill zoo.
Many of us may not be aware that the Magnetic Hill Zoo, here on our doorsteps, is one of the more
recognized zoos in Canada for its programs and displays.
Meet at 10 AM
at the Magnetic Hill zoo parking lot on Saturday, October 15. Family and friends
are welcome.
Adult (18+)
$11
Senior/Youth (12-17) (60+)
$10
Child (4-11)
$8
Toddlers (0-3)
free
** I am attaching below a write-up of a planned hike to Ayer’s
Lake forwarded by Catherine Johnson. This is one of the few areas of old growth
forest left in New Brunswick and is nothing short of spectacular at this time of
year. If you have a chance, don’t miss this group visit.
AYERS LAKE ANNUAL FALL
COLOURS HIKE
Come to enjoy the amazing fall colours in the old-growth
forest at the Ayers Lake Unique Area as we hike to the lookout to view the lake
and forest from above, and then hike down to the lake itself to see the wonders
of nature at close range.
Please bring a lunch and water and dress
appropriately for the weather. The trails are rugged and natural so sturdy
footwear is recommended. Trekking poles or walking sticks are useful on some of
the trail sections. Everyone is welcome but a reasonable level of fitness is
recommended (therefore not suitable for young children). No pets please.
The
hike is about 8kms but we'll travel at a relatively slow pace with breaks as
needed. Rain or shine, free event.
Meet at the junction of the Ayers Lake
Unique Area access road and Rte 104, 9.5kms west of the junction of Rtes 585 and
104 at Hawkins Corner (bear right to remain on Rte 104).SOME PARTICIPANTS MAY
WISH TO RETURN TO THEIR CARS EARLIER AFTER LUNCH.
** Ray Gauvin shares another sunset photo from Pointe-du-Chene
wharf.
** Jamie Burris shares some photos of edible mushrooms that he
and Karen have collected recently to include the SWOLLEN STALKED CAT [armilaire
ventru], CHANTERELLES, HEDGE HOG mushrooms, and MEADOW mushrooms and
Hen-of-the-woods mushroom. The Meadow mushrooms could also be small HORSE
mushrooms just emerged. They have similar edible qualities but the Horse
mushrooms can grow up to dinner plate size to be a real prize and often have a
yellow blush in the centre of the cap.
Nature
Moncton
CHANTERELLES (TOP LEFT), SWOLLEN-STALKED CAT (TOP LEFT), MEADOW MUSHROOMS (LOWER LEFT), HEDGEHOG MUSHROOM (LOWER RIGHT).SEPT 28, 2016.JAMIE BURRIS
HEN-OF-THE-WOODS MUSHROOM.SEPT 28, 2016.JAMIE BURRIS
SUNSET AT POINTE-DU CHENE.OCTOBER, 2016. RAY GAUVIN
