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Return to Lynde Shores - EASY nature walk & pita deli visit (4/30/2016)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Lynde Shores Conservation Area and Pita Deli, Whitby, ON

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Apr 30 2016 11:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 10:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Apr 29 2016 7:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

3.5 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D1: Easy

Event Coordinator(s):

Cindy B
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Member Cost:

$2.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, All Ages Welcome

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Please join me at one of my favourite places within an hour's drive of Toronto.

Lynde Shores Conservation Area is a lovely little conservation area with two provincially significant marshes and a wooded area where birds are fed during the winter. It's a great place to see wildlife: cardinals, blue jays, ducks, geese, and rabbits, as well as less common species that migrate through, such as swans and songbirds. In the summer, I have seen hawks here. In the winter (especially), chickadees will eat sunflower seeds from your hand.

I'm not sure what we'll see on this particular day, but we'll go with an open mind and just focus on enjoying nature, in whatever way it reveals itself on our short trip.

PLEASE NOTE: This is *not* an athletic hike, but a nature hike. If you are interested in getting a good workout, this is not the event for you. Paths are flat, the pace will be SLOW, and the distance is not far. The emphasis will be on engaging with nature.

Trails might be somewhat muddy/gravelly, so please wear appropriate footwear.

After an hour or so at the conservation area, we will drive a short distance to a yummy deli (owned by a hard-working Lebanese family) to experience what my former co-workers and I used to call "big- a$$ed pitas". They are large pitas stuffed with falafel or meats, other ingredients, and garlicky tzaziki. Prices are quite affordable, considering the sheer weight of the meal!!! :)

ANOTHER IMPORTANT NOTE: Dogs are absolutely NOT - ***NOT*** - welcome on this event. Lynde Shores is an environmentally sensitive area, and dogs are not allowed on the site.

Required Items to Bring:
water, footwear for possibly muddy conditions, some change for CA admission (see below), $ for the lunch at Pita Deli

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
camera, binoculars, gloves, hat

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

The map from Downsview Subway Station to Lynde Shores is here.

The map from Lynde Shores to Pita Deli is here.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

102Km

Carpool Departure Time:

10:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $26.32 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Saturday, April 20, 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:

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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$2.00/Person

Cost Includes:

There is a charge for parking at the conservation area ($5/car). Please bring some change.

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:
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