Update from the NBTC Biodiversity Committee: DID YOU KNOW?  Dog-strangling vine is an invasive perennial herbaceous plant in the milkweed family (Asclepiadaceae). It is spreading rapidly and causing damage to ecosystems in southern Ontario. Dog-strangling vine invasions can harm biodiversity in a number of ways. It forms dense stands that overwhelm and crowd out native ..read more

The day is fine, or not, and as we trudge toward our destination the woods and fields provide a welcome backdrop.  Yet how aware are we of what plant matter is in the natural areas that we pass.   Many of us are becoming more adept at recognizing massive stands of vegetative interlopers along the side ..read more

Non-native Honeysuckles   Non-native honeysuckles were imported as early as the 18th century to serve as garden ornamentals, stabilize soils, and provide wildlife habitat. Unfortunately, these species have naturalized and spread well beyond their original plantings to fields, pastures, and forests, where they cause problems for native flora and fauna. These invasive honeysuckles enjoy a ..read more

Once rare in our area, we now celebrate regular sightings of the Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis), thanks in part to our NBTC volunteer's efforts. Back in April 1984, rapidly declining populations (by as much as 90% in areas), led The Committee on the Status of Endangered Species in Canada (COSEWIC) to designate this bird a species ..read more

Upgrades have been made to the BTC online hike registration program. The features that may enhance your registration process are: Wait Lists – No one wants to end up on a wait list but if you do, know that if there is a cancellation, the first person on the wait list will be added to ..read more

Presentation at the Opening of this side trail made by Trudy Senesi, Friday November 20, 2020. Today I have the honour and pleasure of highlighting Margaret’s contributions to the Bruce Trail Conservancy and the Niagara Bruce Trail Club.  Margaret joined our club in 1992 and in 1996 she became our board secretary – a position ..read more

Niagara Trail Monitor Job Description Niagara Bruce Trail Club Job Description: Trail Monitor The volunteer Trail Monitor is an extra pair of eyes on the trail. The role is necessary to help discover and report problems along the trail such as overgrowth, erosion, wet areas, damaged blazes, vandalism, graffiti, garbage, fallen trees and broken structures ..read more

You sure can!  Early snow in Ontario has all of us thinking about winter hiking. There are a few things to think about before you head outside.  The better prepared you are the more you will enjoy it. Layer up.  Big thick winter coats are great for strolling around but if you are headed for ..read more

Saturday, September 21st at the BTC Annual General Meeting held in Hamilton, Ontario, Niagara Club was awarded the Philip & Jean Gosling Award for the re-routed trail east of the Louth Conservation Area.  Rick Waters, NBTC Trail Development & Maintenance Director accepted this distinguished environment award.   The Philip and Jean Gosling Award recognizes projects ..read more

No UHS does not mean Universal Health Care or Ultra-High Speed. For the Bruce Trail Conservancy, it means Unified Hike Schedule.  For Niagara members it means a huge hike selection. Beginning June 1, 2019, you will be able to go to one site to view hikes from all nine Bruce Trail clubs. Amazing!  Maybe a little overwhelming ..read more