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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200620T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200620T130000
DTSTAMP:20200513T222245Z
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SUMMARY:Avon Trail 45th Anniversary End-to-End: Hike #6 - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nSATURDAY JUNE 20: Avon Trail 45th Anniversary End-to-End: Hike #6 – Cancelled due to COVID-19 concern\n \nContact: To join the hike or for more information\, PLEASE contact Hike Leader\nTracy: gonorth49@gmail.com\n \nDistance: 10.2 km\nPace: Medium\nTerrain: Moderate\nDuration: 4 hours (45 minutes travel\, including car shuffle\, 3 hours hiking). \nMeeting & Time:\nMeet at 8:45am @ E.B. Games (1067 Ontario St.\, Stratford\, N5A 6W6)\, for a 9:00am sharp departure to carpool to starting point OR meet at 9:10 @ km 52.2). Car shuffle will be used. Return to Stratford for 1pm. Optional lunch out. \nHike Route Overview: Avon Trail km 52.2-62.4\nWe will hike along the edge of fields\, on a boardwalk\, through woodlots\, and ending in the community of Amulree. \nRecommendations: Pack snacks and water. Sunscreen and Insect Repellant are highly recommended. Wear supportive\, comfortable footwear and clothing appropriate to weather. \nCHECK https://avontrail.ca/category/news/ prior to hike for possible changes/updates
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/avon-trail-45th-anniversary-end-to-end-hike-6/
LOCATION:Mary  Brown’s Chicken\, 1067 Ontario St.\, Ontario St\, Stratford\, ON
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200616T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200616T120000
DTSTAMP:20200513T222114Z
CREATED:20200222T020745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T222114Z
UID:10285-1592298000-1592308800@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramble - Cancelled due to COVID-19 concern
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Dr\nDeparture Time is 9:00 am Sharp.  \nTerrain: varies from easy to strenuous \nPace: Medium – 3 – 4 km per hour \nDetails: Hike is approximately 1.5 hours\, usually on Avon Trail.  Hike location is determined by the hike leader or group.  Coffee time follows. \n Contact: Terry at 519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-rambles-89/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes,Moderate Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200614T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200614T170000
DTSTAMP:20200513T222029Z
CREATED:20200222T014536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T222029Z
UID:10248-1592140500-1592154000@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:45th Anniversary Avon Trail 7th Family Hike - Musselman-Schneider’s Woods - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nSUNDAY JUNE 14: 45th Anniversary Avon Trail 7th Family Hike – Musselman-Schneider’s Woods – Cancelled due to Covid-19 Concerns\n1:15-5:00PM\n \nContact: To join the hike or for more information\, please contact Hike Leader Bernard – berngowa@gmail.com\n \nDistance:  ~ 4 km\nPace: Medium\nTerrain: some hills \nDuration: ~ 3.5 hours (travel – 40 minutes each way; hike – 2 hrs)\n \nMeeting and Time: \nMeet at EB Games (1067 Ontario St.\, Stratford\, N5A 6W6)\, at 1:15 PM for 1:30 pm sharp departure to carpool to starting point. Return to Stratford by 5 pm. OR meet at 2:15 pm on Carmel-Koch Rd.\, 500 m east of the Carmel Monastery just around the bend (43.462331\,-80.614136).\n \nHike Overview:\nMusselman-Schneider’s Woods is a mix of mature hardwood forest offering the opportunity to see wildlife and wild flowers and open crop fields. There are a number of hills. Children should be able to walk the distance or be accompanied by adults able to carry them. Dogs on a leash are welcome. Refreshments offered at the conclusion of the hike.\nChildren will be given a ‘Log book’ for recording their hike. This is the seventh of ten Family Hikes celebrating the Avon Trail 45th Anniversary. \nRecommendations: Bring water and wear supportive waterproof footwear and clothing appropriate for the weather.\n \nCHECK https://avontrail.ca/category/news/ prior to hike for possible changes/updates\n 
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/45th-anniversary-avon-trail-7th-family-hike-musselman-schneiders-woods/
LOCATION:Mary  Brown’s Chicken\, 1067 Ontario St.\, Ontario St\, Stratford\, ON
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200609T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200609T210000
DTSTAMP:20200223T015645Z
CREATED:20200222T014309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200223T015645Z
UID:10246-1591731000-1591736400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Stratford Field Naturalists: Andes to the Amazon. 493 species in 19 days- Antony John
DESCRIPTION:*TUESDAY JUNE 9: Stratford Field Naturalists: Andes to the Amazon. 493 species in 19 days- Antony John \n7:30PM at Salvation Army\, 230 Lightbourne Ave\, Stratford \n  \n* Event of potential interest\, not organized by Avon Trail
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tratford-field-naturalists-andes-to-the-amazon-493-species-in-19-days-antony-john/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200609T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200609T120000
DTSTAMP:20200623T111413Z
CREATED:20200222T020658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200623T111413Z
UID:10283-1591693200-1591704000@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramble - Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Dr\nDeparture Time is 9:00 am Sharp.  \nTerrain: varies from easy to strenuous \nPace: Medium – 3 – 4 km per hour \nDetails: Hike is approximately 1.5 hours\, usually on Avon Trail.  Hike location is determined by the hike leader or group.  Coffee time follows. \n Contact: Terry at 519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-rambles-88/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes,Moderate Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200608
DTSTAMP:20200222T014155Z
CREATED:20200222T014143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200222T014155Z
UID:10243-1591488000-1591574399@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Hike for Hospice
DESCRIPTION:*SUNDAY JUNE 7: Hike for Hospice – for details see www.stratfordrotaryhospice.ca \n* Event of potential interest\, not organized by Avon Trail
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/hike-for-hospice/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200606T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200606T140000
DTSTAMP:20200513T221837Z
CREATED:20200222T014025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T221837Z
UID:10241-1591433100-1591452000@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:45th Anniversary Avon Trail End-to-End Hike #5 - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nSATURDAY JUNE 6: 45th Anniversary Avon Trail End-to-End Hike #5 – Cancelled due to Covid-19 Concerns\n8:45AM-2:00PM\, rain or shine\n \nContact: To confirm attendance or for more information please contact Hike Leader Jane jane@rwfoster.ca \nDistance:  11.1 km\nPace: medium\nTerrain: moderate\nDuration: ~ 5.5 hours (travel 30 minutes\, shuttle time\, hike – 5 hours)\n \nMeeting and Time:\nMeet at EB Games (1067 Ontario St.\, Stratford N5A 6W6)\, at 8:45 AM for 9 AM departure to carpool to starting point. Car shuffle will be used. \nHike Overview: Avon Trail km 41.1 to 52.2\nAfter 2 Km of road walking\, we will pass through fields and hardwood bush\, past McCarthy Lake\, through more woods and along the Avon River.\n \nRecommendations:\nBring water\, snack and wear supportive footwear. Insect repellent \, hat and appropriate clothing for weather \nCHECK https://avontrail.ca/category/news/ prior to hike for possible changes/updates
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/45th-anniversary-avon-trail-end-to-end-hike-5/
LOCATION:Mary  Brown’s Chicken\, 1067 Ontario St.\, Ontario St\, Stratford\, ON
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200602T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200602T120000
DTSTAMP:20200513T221722Z
CREATED:20200222T020600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T221722Z
UID:10281-1591088400-1591099200@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramble - Cancelled due to COVID-19 concern
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Dr\nDeparture Time is 9:00 am Sharp.  \nTerrain: varies from easy to strenuous \nPace: Medium – 3 – 4 km per hour \nDetails: Hike is approximately 1.5 hours\, usually on Avon Trail.  Hike location is determined by the hike leader or group.  Coffee time follows. \n Contact: Terry at 519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-rambles-87/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes,Moderate Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200530T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200530T133000
DTSTAMP:20200513T221509Z
CREATED:20200222T013818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T221509Z
UID:10239-1590828300-1590845400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Avon Trail 45th Anniversary End-to-End Hike #4 - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nSATURDAY MAY 30: Avon Trail 45th Anniversary End-to-End Hike #4  – Cancelled due to Covid-19 Concerns\n8:45am-1:30 pm rain or shine\n \nContact: To join the hike or for more information\, PLEASE contact Hike Leader Carol cmiller@quadro.net\n \nDistance: 10 km\nPace: easy to medium\nTerrain: Moderate\nDuration: 4 hours (45 minutes travel\, including car shuffle\, 3 hours hiking) \nMeeting & Time:\nMeet 8:45am @ Boston Pizza rear parking lot (729 Erie St.\, Stratford\, N4Z 1A1)\, for 9:00 sharp departure to carpool. Car shuffle will be used. Return to Stratford for 1:00- 1:30. Optional lunch out. \nHike Route Overview: Avon Trail km 30.5-41.1\nWe will begin with road walking for about 4 KM. Once that’s ‘out of the way’ the remainder is through wonderful hardwood bush and Perth County’s finest farmland. \nRecommendations: Pack snacks and water. Insect repellent and sunscreen highly recommended. Wear supportive\, comfortable footwear and clothing appropriate to weather.\n \nCHECK https://avontrail.ca/category/news/ prior to hike for possible changes/updates
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/avon-trail-45th-anniversary-end-to-end-hike-4/
LOCATION:Rear Parking Lot behind Boston Pizza\, 729 Erie St.\, Stratford\, ON N4Z 1A1
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200526T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200526T120000
DTSTAMP:20200513T221639Z
CREATED:20200222T020506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T221639Z
UID:10279-1590483600-1590494400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramble - Cancelled due to COVID-19 concern
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Dr\nDeparture Time is 9:00 am Sharp.  \nTerrain: varies from easy to strenuous \nPace: Medium – 3 – 4 km per hour \nDetails: Hike is approximately 1.5 hours\, usually on Avon Trail.  Hike location is determined by the hike leader or group.  Coffee time follows. \n Contact: Terry at 519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-rambles-86/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes,Moderate Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200524T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200524T163000
DTSTAMP:20200513T221356Z
CREATED:20200222T013608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T221356Z
UID:10237-1590326100-1590337800@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:45th Anniversary Avon Trail 6th Family Hike - Sawyers Preservation Woodlot - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nSUNDAY MAY 24: 45th Anniversary Avon Trail 6th Family Hike – Sawyers Preservation Woodlot \n1:15-4:30PM –  CANCELLED due to Covid-19 Concerns\n \nContact: To join the hike or for more information\, please contact Hike Leader Bernard berngowa@gmail.com \nDistance:  ~ 3 km\, various loops\nPace: Medium\nTerrain: Easy\nDuration:  about 3 hrs.\n \nMeeting and Time: \nMeet at north-west corner Giant Tiger Parking lot (477 Huron St.\, Stratford\, N5A 5T8) at 1:15 pm for 1:30 pm sharp departure to carpool to starting point. Return to Stratford by 4:30 pm.\n \n \nHike Overview:\nThe Sawyer Preservation Woodlot was established in 1989 as a demonstration woodlot for recreational and educational purposes. It’s 28 acres is criss-crossed with trails enabling viewing of a variety of flora and fauna and wetland environment. Some tree species are marked. This will be a good time to see spring growth. Dogs on a leash are welcome. Children should be capable of walking the distance or be accompanied by an adult prepared to carry them. Children will be given a log book to record the details of their hike. This is the sixth of ten Family Hikes celebrating the 45th Anniversary of the Avon Trail. \nRecommendations:  Bring water\, dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable footwear. Bring bug protection.\n \nCHECK https://avontrail.ca/category/news/ prior to hike for possible changes/updates
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/45th-anniversary-avon-trail-6th-family-hike-sawyers-preservation-woodlot/
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200519T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200519T120000
DTSTAMP:20200421T013402Z
CREATED:20200222T020321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200421T013402Z
UID:10275-1589878800-1589889600@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramble - Cancelled due to COVID-19 concern
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Dr\nDeparture Time is 9:00 am Sharp.  \nTerrain: varies from easy to strenuous \nPace: Medium – 3 – 4 km per hour \nDetails: Hike is approximately 1.5 hours\, usually on Avon Trail.  Hike location is determined by the hike leader or group.  Coffee time follows. \n Contact: Terry at 519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-rambles-84/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes,Moderate Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200516T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200516T130000
DTSTAMP:20200421T013133Z
CREATED:20200222T013305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200421T013133Z
UID:10235-1589618700-1589634000@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Avon Trail 45th Anniversary End-to-End Hike #3 - Cancelled due to COVID-19 concern
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nSATURDAY MAY 16: Avon Trail 45th Anniversary End-to-End Hike #3\n8:45am-1:00pm rain or shine\n \nContact: To join the hike or for more information\, PLEASE contact Hike Leader Meg megwestley@gmail.com\n \nDistance: 10 km\nPace: Medium\nTerrain: Moderate\nDuration: 4 hours (45 minutes travel\, including car shuffle\, 3 hours hiking) \nMeeting & Time:\nMeet 8:45am @ Boston Pizza rear parking lot (729 Erie St.\, Stratford\, N4Z 1A1)\, for 9:00 sharp departure to carpool OR meet 9:15 @ km 30.5). Car shuffle will be used. Return to Stratford for 1:00. Optional lunch out. \nHike Route Overview: Avon Trail km 20.7-30.5\nLeaving a few cars at km 30.5\, we will start by following the Wildwood Lake Trail from km 20.7\, pass through woods\, fields\, and some hilly sections\, ending at the boundary between Oxford and Perth Counties (km 30.5). \nRecommendations: Pack snacks and water. Insect repellent and sunscreen highly recommended. Wear supportive\, comfortable footwear and clothing appropriate to weather. \nCHECK https://avontrail.ca/category/news/ prior to hike for possible changes/updates
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/avon-trail-45th-anniversary-end-to-end-hike-3/
LOCATION:Rear Parking Lot behind Boston Pizza\, 729 Erie St.\, Stratford\, ON N4Z 1A1
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200512T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200512T210000
DTSTAMP:20200513T222359Z
CREATED:20200222T013020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T222359Z
UID:10233-1589311800-1589317200@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Stratford Field Naturalists: The world of Pollinators: What’s the Buzz – Kim Fellowes - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:*TUESDAY MAY 12: Stratford Field Naturalists: The world of Pollinators: What’s the Buzz – Kim Fellowes \n7:30PM at Salvation Army\, 230 Lightbourne Ave\, Stratford \n  \n  \n* Event of potential interest\, not organized by Avon Trail
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/stratford-field-naturalists-the-world-of-pollinators-whats-the-buzz-kim-fellowes/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200512T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200512T120000
DTSTAMP:20200421T013224Z
CREATED:20200222T020231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200421T013224Z
UID:10273-1589274000-1589284800@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramble - Cancelled due to COVID-19 concern
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Dr\nDeparture Time is 9:00 am Sharp.  \nTerrain: varies from easy to strenuous \nPace: Medium – 3 – 4 km per hour \nDetails: Hike is approximately 1.5 hours\, usually on Avon Trail.  Hike location is determined by the hike leader or group.  Coffee time follows. \n Contact: Terry at 519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-rambles-83/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes,Moderate Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200509T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200509T133000
DTSTAMP:20200421T012944Z
CREATED:20200222T012827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200421T012944Z
UID:10231-1589013900-1589031000@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Avon Trail 45th Anniversary End to End: Hike #2 - Cancelled due to continuing COVID-19 concern
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nSATURDAY MAY 9: Avon Trail 45th Anniversary End to End: Hike #2\n9:00AM-1:30PM\, rain or shine\n \nContact: To join the hike or for more information\, please contact Hike Leader Bruce Graham: brucedgraham@gmail.com \nDistance:  10.1 km\nPace:  medium\nTerrain: easy/moderate\nDuration: total hours 4.5 hours (about 3.5 hours walking\, 1 hour travel)\n \nMeeting and Time: Meet in parking lot behind Boston Pizza (729 Erie Street\, Stratford\, ON\, N4Z 1A1) at 8:45 am for 9:00 am sharp departure to carpool to starting point. Car shuttle will be used. Return to Stratford by 1:30 pm.\n \nHike Route Overview: Avon Trail km 10.6-20.7\nWe will commence at km 10.6\, pass along field edges\, past the Wildwood Dam\, and through the Wildwood Conservation Area with views of Wildwood Lake and end at km 20.7. \nRecommendations: Pack a snack and water. Insect repellent and sun protection advisable. Wear supportive comfortable footwear and dress appropriately for the weather.\n \nCHECK https://avontrail.ca/category/news/ prior to hike for possible changes/updates \n 
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/avon-trail-45th-anniversary-end-to-end-hike-2/
LOCATION:Rear Parking Lot behind Boston Pizza\, 729 Erie St.\, Stratford\, ON N4Z 1A1
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200505T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200505T120000
DTSTAMP:20200421T013312Z
CREATED:20200222T020140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200421T013312Z
UID:10271-1588669200-1588680000@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramble - Cancelled due to COVID-19 concern
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Dr\nDeparture Time is 9:00 am Sharp.  \nTerrain: varies from easy to strenuous \nPace: Medium – 3 – 4 km per hour \nDetails: Hike is approximately 1.5 hours\, usually on Avon Trail.  Hike location is determined by the hike leader or group.  Coffee time follows. \n Contact: Terry at 519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-rambles-82/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes,Moderate Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200430T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200430T200000
DTSTAMP:20200316T165504Z
CREATED:20200222T012521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T165504Z
UID:10229-1588273200-1588276800@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Jane’s Walk #2 in Avalon Park - Cancelled due to COVID-19 health concern
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nTHURSDAY APRIL 30: Jane’s Walk #2 in Avalon Park \n7:00-8:00PM\n \nContact: For more information\, text/call Renee at 905-616-0454 or email reneelehnen@hotmail.com. You do not need to register. More info at www.janeswalk.org . \nDistance:  2 to 3 km\nPace: leisurely\nTerrain: easy\nDuration: 1 hour\n \nMeeting and Time: Meet at 7pm at the stone gates on Churchill Circle\, Stratford\, ON (intersection of Britannia and John St. 43.378897\,-80.988386).\n \nHike Route Overview:\nWe will explore the unique\, historic neighbourhood formerly known as “Avalon Park”\, one of Canada’s first post-war suburbs.\nJane’s Walks are citizen-led walks held in honour of the late\, trail-blazing urbanist\, Jane Jacobs. Every year\, usually in early May\, neighbours gather to go on walks together\, talk\, and learn about their own cities from street-level.\n \nOther Jane’s Walks to be announced.\n \nRecommendations: Wear supportive\, comfortable footwear. Suitable for people of all ages. Dogs welcome.\n \nCHECK https://avontrail.ca/category/news/ prior to hike for possible changes/updates
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/janes-walk-2-in-avalon-park/
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200429T200000
DTSTAMP:20200316T165909Z
CREATED:20200222T012059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T165909Z
UID:10225-1588186800-1588190400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Jane’s Walk #1 “Trees of Stratford” - Cancelled due to COVID-19 health concern
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nWEDNESDAY\, APRIL 29: Jane’s Walk #1 “Trees of Stratford” \n7:00- 8:00PM\n \nContact: For more information\, text/call Renee at 905-616-0454 or email reneelehnen@hotmail.com. You do not need to register. More info at www.janeswalk.org . \nDistance:  2 to 3 km\nPace: leisurely\nTerrain: easy\nDuration: 1 hour\n \nMeeting and Time:\nMeet at “bridge to nowhere” Upper Queen’s Park\, Stratford (Richard Monette Way and Christopher Plummer Drive\, 43.374133\,-80.964300) at 7:00PM. NB: Parking may be difficult due to Stratford Festival preview; consider walking or biking to start point.\nHike Route Overview:\nWe will look at some of Stratford’s most beautiful trees.\nJane’s Walks are citizen-led walks held in honour of the late\, trail-blazing urbanist\, Jane Jacobs. Every year\, usually in early May\, neighbours gather to go on walks together\, talk\, and learn about their own cities from street-level.\nOther Jane’s Walks to be announced.\n \nRecommendations: Wear supportive\, comfortable footwear. Suitable for people of all ages. Dogs welcome.\n \nCHECK https://avontrail.ca/category/news/ prior to hike for possible changes/updates
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/janes-walk-1-trees-of-stratford/
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200428T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200428T120000
DTSTAMP:20200320T171534Z
CREATED:20200222T020045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200320T171534Z
UID:10269-1588064400-1588075200@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramble - Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Dr\nDeparture Time is 9:00 am Sharp.  \nTerrain: varies from easy to strenuous \nPace: Medium – 3 – 4 km per hour \nDetails: Hike is approximately 1.5 hours\, usually on Avon Trail.  Hike location is determined by the hike leader or group.  Coffee time follows. \n Contact: Terry at 519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-rambles-81/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes,Moderate Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200425T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200425T130000
DTSTAMP:20200320T181619Z
CREATED:20200222T011824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200320T181619Z
UID:10223-1587804300-1587819600@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Avon Trail 45th Anniversary End-to-End: Hike #1 - Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nSATURDAY APRIL 25: Avon Trail 45th Anniversary End-to-End: Hike #1 \n8:45am-1:00pm rain or shine\n Contact: To join the hike or for more information\, PLEASE contact Hike Leader Maria phil.mariaa@gmail.com\n Distance: 10 km\nPace: Medium\nTerrain: Moderate\, some road walking\nDuration: 4 hours (45 minutes travel\, including car shuffle\, 3 hours hiking) \nMeeting & Time:\nMeet 8:45am @ Boston Pizza rear parking lot (729 Erie St.\, Stratford\, N4Z 1A1)\, for 9:00am sharp departure to carpool to starting point OR meet 9:20 @ km 0.0\, the Water St. tennis courts in St. Marys (43.249103\,-81.149796). Car shuffle will be used. Return to Stratford for 1:00. Optional lunch out. \nHike Route Overview: Avon Trail km 0-10.6\nThe hike proceeds along the Thames River through the town of St. Marys\, continues along the rail trail eastward. The route encompasses a new section of the trail from Line 14 to Rd. 122 which includes the sighting of the mysterious Lighthouse in the corn field! A log will be given to participants to record their hikes for purposes of qualifying for the new Avon Trail End-to-end badge.     \n \nRecommendations: Pack snacks and water. Insect repellent and sunscreen highly recommended. Wear supportive\, comfortable footwear and clothing appropriate to weather. \nCHECK https://avontrail.ca/category/news/ prior to hike for possible changes/updates
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/avon-trail-45th-anniversary-end-to-end-hike-1/
LOCATION:Rear Parking Lot behind Boston Pizza\, 729 Erie St.\, Stratford\, ON N4Z 1A1
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200427
DTSTAMP:20200222T012302Z
CREATED:20200222T012302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200222T012302Z
UID:10227-1587772800-1587945599@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:GO TO BLAZES WEEKEND
DESCRIPTION:WEEKEND APRIL 25-26: GO TO BLAZES \n All trail monitors and all work volunteers who can assist help to get our trail in good shape for the season. Trail monitors: walk your section trimming back overgrowth\, clear winter debris and refresh blazes with white paint where need be. Trail monitors are encouraged to equip themselves with a blazing kit. For Instructions for Making your Blaze Kit\, see http://avontrail.ca/blaze-kit-for-trail-monitors/ or make arrangements with David Williamson (519-273-2971). Other tools (pruners\, clippers etc.) may be borrowed if needed. Volunteers welcome to join with a monitor. Please RSVP Trail\, Captain Bruce Graham to get assigned to work with a monitor brucedgraham@gmail.com.
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/go-to-blazes-weekend-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200421T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200421T120000
DTSTAMP:20200320T171429Z
CREATED:20200222T015959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200320T171429Z
UID:10267-1587459600-1587470400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramble - Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Dr\nDeparture Time is 9:00 am Sharp.  \nTerrain: varies from easy to strenuous \nPace: Medium – 3 – 4 km per hour \nDetails: Hike is approximately 1.5 hours\, usually on Avon Trail.  Hike location is determined by the hike leader or group.  Coffee time follows. \n Contact: Terry at 519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-rambles-80/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes,Moderate Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200420T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200420T213000
DTSTAMP:20200320T171806Z
CREATED:20200222T011334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200320T171806Z
UID:10221-1587411000-1587418200@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Avon Trail Open Meeting - Cancelled due to Covid-19 Concern
DESCRIPTION:MONDAY APRIL 20: Avon Trail Open Meeting\n7:30-9:30 PM\n \nLocation: Wilmot Recreation Centre (just east of New Hamburg facing Highway 7/8)   60 Snyders Road West\, Baden\, N3A 1A1. Meeting Room upstairs. Elevator access.\n \nSpeaker: Lori Ann Livingston “From Hiking in Ireland to the Avon Trail\, now preparing to hike El Camino!’” Come out to hear this interesting speaker and share our hospitality with her.\n \nMeeting Details: Hear news about our 45th anniversary celebration of the Avon Trail and upcoming hikes\, as well as the status of the Avon Trail. Our Avon Trail guides will be available for purchase. Refreshments provided. New members welcome!
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/avon-trail-open-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200419T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200419T163000
DTSTAMP:20200320T171645Z
CREATED:20200222T011102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200320T171645Z
UID:10219-1587302100-1587313800@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:45th Anniversary Avon Trail 5th Family Hike - Petersburg Bush/Crown Land Trail Loop - Cancelled due to Covid-19 concern
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nSUNDAY APRIL 19: 45th Anniversary Avon Trail 5th Family Hike – Petersburg Bush/Crown Land Trail Loop \n1:15-4:30PM\n \nContact: To join the hike or for more information\, please contact Hike Leader Bernard – berngowa@gmail.com\n \nDistance:  ~ 4 km\nPace: Medium\nTerrain: Easy\nDuration: ~ 3 hours (travel – 25 minutes each way; hike – 2 hrs) \nMeeting and Time: \nMeet at EB Games (1067 Ontario St.\, Stratford N5A 6W6) at 1:15 PM for 1:30 pm sharp departure to carpool to starting point. Return to Stratford by 4:30 PM. Or\, meet at the Parking lot at south-east intersection of Hwy 7/8 & Notre Dame Drive/Queen St. (43.403224\,-80.593151)\n \nHike Overview:\nPetersburg Bush (Crown Land Trail) is a pleasant walk through mixed forest with gentle up and down elevation. Early signs of spring should be evident. Children should be able to walk the distance or be accompanied by adults able to carry them. Dogs on a leash are welcome. Refreshments at the conclusion of the hike.\nChildren will be given a ‘Log book’ for recording their hike. This is the fifth of ten Family Hikes celebrating the Avon Trail 45th Anniversary.\n \nRecommendations: Bring water and wear supportive waterproof footwear and clothing appropriate for the weather. \nCHECK https://avontrail.ca/category/news/ prior to hike for possible changes/updates
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/45th-anniversary-avon-trail-5th-family-hike-petersburg-bush-crown-land-trail-loop/
LOCATION:Mary  Brown’s Chicken\, 1067 Ontario St.\, Ontario St\, Stratford\, ON
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes,Family Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200418T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200418T160000
DTSTAMP:20200320T171906Z
CREATED:20200222T010816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200320T171906Z
UID:10217-1587202200-1587225600@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:GO WILD\, GROW WILD GREEN EXPO (LONDON) - Cancelled due to Covid-19 Concern
DESCRIPTION:*SATURDAY APRIL 18: GO WILD\, GROW WILD GREEN EXPO (LONDON)\n9:30AM-4:00PM\nfor more information see https://caroliniancanada.ca/expo\n * Event of potential interest\, not organized by Avon Trail
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/go-wild-grow-wild-green-expo-london/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200414T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200414T210000
DTSTAMP:20200410T160042Z
CREATED:20200222T010552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200410T160042Z
UID:10215-1586892600-1586898000@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Stratford Field Naturalists: Sparrows & Finches of Ontario - John Reaume - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled – Due to COVID-19 concerns.  *TUESDAY APRIL 14: Stratford Field Naturalists: Sparrows & Finches of Ontario – John Reaume\n7:30PM at Salvation Army\, 230 Lightbourne Ave\, Stratford \n* Event of potential interest\, not organized by Avon Trail
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/stratford-field-naturalists-sparrows-finches-of-ontario-john-reaume/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200414T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200414T120000
DTSTAMP:20200320T171329Z
CREATED:20200222T015908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200320T171329Z
UID:10265-1586854800-1586865600@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramble - Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Dr\nDeparture Time is 9:00 am Sharp.  \nTerrain: varies from easy to strenuous \nPace: Medium – 3 – 4 km per hour \nDetails: Hike is approximately 1.5 hours\, usually on Avon Trail.  Hike location is determined by the hike leader or group.  Coffee time follows. \n Contact: Terry at 519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-rambles-79/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes,Moderate Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200407T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200407T120000
DTSTAMP:20200320T151514Z
CREATED:20200222T015806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200320T151514Z
UID:10263-1586250000-1586260800@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramble - Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Dr\nDeparture Time is 9:00 am Sharp.  \nTerrain: varies from easy to strenuous \nPace: Medium – 3 – 4 km per hour \nDetails: Hike is approximately 1.5 hours\, usually on Avon Trail.  Hike location is determined by the hike leader or group.  Coffee time follows. \n Contact: Terry at 519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-rambles-78/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes,Moderate Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200404T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200404T140000
DTSTAMP:20200320T151341Z
CREATED:20200222T010401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200320T151341Z
UID:10213-1585989900-1586008800@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:St. Marys Town Walk - Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nSATURDAY APRIL 4: St. Marys Town Walk \n8:45AM-2:00PM \nContact: To join the hike or for more information\, please contact Hike Leader: Bernard – berngowa@gmail.com\n \nDistance:  about 11 km\nPace: Moderate\nTerrain: easy\nDuration: 4.5-5 hours (Hike 3 hrs.\, Lunch 1 hr. Return travel to St. Marys\, 30 mins.)\n \nMeeting and Time: \nMeet behind Boston Pizza (729 Erie St.\, Stratford \, N4Z 1A1) at 8:45am for 9:00am sharp departure to carpool to starting point. Return to Stratford by 2 pm. OR: meet at 9:25 at the Tennis Courts on Water St. in St. Marys (43.249103.-81.149796).\n \nHike Route Overview:\nThis is a walking tour of St. Marys including some interesting historical sites such as the former Grand Trunk Railway trestle\, the home of the former Prime Minister Arthur Meighen\, the historic Junction Station\, Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum\, and the original water tower. At the conclusion of the hike\, we will lunch at a local café in St. Marys (optional). \nRecommendations: Bring water\, $ for lunch\, and wear supportive comfortable footwear. Dress appropriately for the weather.\n \nCHECK https://avontrail.ca/category/news/ prior to hike for possible changes/updates
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/st-marys-town-walk/
LOCATION:Rear Parking Lot behind Boston Pizza\, 729 Erie St.\, Stratford\, ON N4Z 1A1
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes
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