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GeoFest! and Hike (6/19/2010)

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You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Kortright Centre for Conservation

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jun 19 2010 9:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Jun 9 2010 11:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

7 hours (9:30 - 4:30)

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Stacy
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Member Cost:

$8.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

12 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

GeoFest!

Never heard about geocaching? Heard the word, but can’t quite figure out what the fuss is about? Here’s your opportunity to learn the lingo, join the geocachers, and get in with the in-crowd! If you're totally new to the concept, or an old hat, you're welcome to join us as we join about 700 others in this huge event!

If you are new, I’ll leave it up to you to do a little research on what geocaching is ahead of time! (and if you never find the time, don't panic, it'll all be pretty clear in short time.)

Meanwhile, let me tell you about the other fun things that we will be able to do while there. The event is taking place at the Kortright Centre for Conservation. They have about 16 km of walking trails, birds of prey demonstrations, and tours of the greenworks building. And as part of the special festivities, there will be a bbq where you can purchase (among other things) Back Bacon, Sausage, Hamburger, Hot Dog, Veggie Burger, Samosas, Rice, Pita, Chick Pea and Potato Curry, Assorted Pop, Water, Apple or Orange Juice, Apple Pie, Chips. OR you can bring your own lunch!

Don't mistake this event as being a carpool to Kortright where you can then take off and do your own thing. This is a group adventure! The agenda isn't written in stone, we'll play the day by ear. But here's loosely what me and my imagination have thought up:

Arrive at Kortright (10 AM) Register for the geocaching fun
Split into 3 or 4 groups and go on our treasure hunts!
Meet back up after a couple of hours and have lunch
Go for a hike (~ 10 km), check out the birds of prey
Tour the Greenworks building.
Time permitted, do a little more geocaching.
Head back to downsview @ 4 PM
If anyone is interested, we'll grab a bite to eat or a drink somewhere after

Required Items to Bring:
comfortable walking shoes
weather appropriate clothing
water
lunch or $ for bbq
cash for car pool/parking

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
GPS
pen
dollar store trinkets / traders
camera
blanket (for picnic lunch)
sunscreen / bugspray

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

The Kortright Centre is located 3km west of Highway 400, north Rutherford road and south of Major Mackenzie Drive on Pine Valley Drive.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

45Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $11.61 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Friday, May 3, 2024). This is based on $0.08/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Your event coordinator will confirm exactly how much money is required from each person.

Notes:

- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in TOC events.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
- Questions about equipment or rentals? Send them to safety@torontooutdoorclub.com.
- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Stacy, at content@torontooutdoorclub.com.

Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$8.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Admission to Kortright Centre. Parking ($4/car) will be added into the total car pool cost.

Make a Payment:

Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the TOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!
*Note: This event will run rain or shine. Please sign up only if you are prepared to face the rain.