Are you eager to explore nature with knowledgeable guides and learn to identify beautiful spring wildflowers? Join the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust (MMLT) on May 2nd at Poole Family Nature Sanctuary for a guided Spring Flowers Walk! Led by expert naturalists, Eleanor Thomson and Owen Clarkin, you’ll discover early blooms, learn about their ecological roles, and explore the rich biodiversity of the nature reserve.
Details:
📅 When: Saturday, May 2
⏰ Meet: 9:00 AM at the trailhead, then head out on the trails
📍 Where: Poole Family Nature Sanctuary, 318 Concession 11, Carleton Place, ON K7C 0C5 (Google Map link here)
🎟️ Cost: Free, with suggested donation of $10 per person to support MMLT’s conservation work
Spaces are limited – reserve your spot today! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Good to know:
- Parking is available for ~10 vehicles, with additional roadside parking along Concession 11. Carpooling is encouraged!
- Total length of trails is 2 km.
- Please check the forecast and dress for the conditions. The event will run rain or shine!
- If you’re registered and cannot attend, please notify us at admin@mmlt.ca as soon as possible so that we can fill your spot with another interested individual.
About our guides:
Eleanor Thomson:
Eleanor has completed numerous Baseline Documentation Reports (BDRs) for MMLT, including the BDR for the Poole Family Nature Sanctuary. These reports document the heritage character and condition of a property at the time of its acquisition by MMLT. They include detailed species inventories and the identification of all tree species present on the property. Eleanor continues to support MMLT by leading guided tours throughout the year and completing species inventories.
Owen Clarkin:
Owen has been studying the trees of Eastern Ontario as a dedicated amateur since the age of 4. Since finishing a terminal degree in the natural sciences in 2012, he is more seriously exploring topics in tree identification and ecology from an Eastern Ontario perspective, together with a core group of colleagues. In addition to leading public nature hikes, Owen regularly contributes to local and worldwide plant identification forums on social media. This includes visits to MMLT properties for species inventory events.