Bruce Trail Conservancy Launches Inaugural 'Passport to Nature' Program
Participants encouraged to collect stickers in a passport, with opportunities to participate in free and low-cost guided nature experiences year-round.
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Just in time for summer, the Bruce Trail Conservancy (BTC) is launching its inaugural Passport to Nature program, a series of free or low-cost guided experiences to help people connect with nature along the Bruce Trail.
Taking place in Niagara Escarpment communities from Queenston to Tobermory, Passport to Nature events are led by experienced volunteers from each of the nine Bruce Trail Clubs. The year-round program features a variety of seasonal and themed activities, including full moon walks, birding hikes, tree planting events, yoga on the Trail and more.
Designed for participants of all ages and experience levels, each event offers a unique opportunity to explore local natural areas, learn more about the Niagara Escarpment, and discover the Bruce Trail Conservancy’s conservation work first-hand.
“The Bruce Trail Conservancy has a rich history of connecting people to the Niagara Escarpment through guided hikes and volunteer opportunities,” shares Laura Tuohy, Manager of Community Engagement with the Bruce Trail Conservancy. “With the creation of the Passport to Nature, we look forward to introducing more people to these meaningful experiences in a fun new format.”
At each hike or event, participants can collect a sticker to add to their Passport to Nature booklet, favourite water bottle, notebook or other gear. Those who attend multiple events and collect stickers will be eligible for prizes.
The Bruce Trail Conservancy joins a growing network of Canadian land trusts offering Passport to Nature programs, with similar initiatives taking place elsewhere in Ontario, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and British Columbia.
Generous support for the Bruce Trail Conservancy’s Passport to Nature program is provided by the Weston Family Foundation. “Connecting people with nature is an important part of inspiring long-term conservation,” said Christian Bauta, Chair of the Weston Family Foundation. “Passport to Nature will give people of all ages and abilities new ways to explore the Bruce Trail, learn about the Niagara Escarpment, and appreciate the importance of this extraordinary landscape.”
A dedicated Passport to Nature section on the Bruce Trail Conservancy’s website features the full event schedule and registration information. Printed Passport to Nature print booklets will be available at community events, at the BTC’s office in Dundas, and downloadable online.
To find out more about the Bruce Trail Conservancy’s Passport to Nature and upcoming events, visit https://brucetrail.org/passport-to-nature.
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