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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190824T100000
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SUMMARY:Monitors Meander And Picnic (rain date tba)
DESCRIPTION:This day is a chance for our dozens of Trail Monitors to go for a lovely walk and enjoy a picnic together.\nSorry\, open to Monitors only. \nWalk is about 3.5 km. along a beautiful stretch of the Avon Trail. \nMeet at 10:00 AM at Allman Arena. \nReturn to Stratford by 2:30 PM. \nFood will be supplied. Please RSVP to Hike Leader\, Bruce\,  by August 20th. \nbrucedgraham@gmail.com \n  \n 
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/monitors-meander-and-picnic-rain-date-tba/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190820T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190820T120000
DTSTAMP:20190709T193718Z
CREATED:20190709T193718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190709T193718Z
UID:8142-1566291600-1566302400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramblings
DESCRIPTION:August 20 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm\n\n \n\n\nPlease 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.\nContact: Terry at 519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-ramblings-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190817T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190817T190000
DTSTAMP:20190712T185738Z
CREATED:20190704T195502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190712T185738Z
UID:8051-1566048600-1566068400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Wildwood Conservation Summer Potluck And BBQ With Hike (Wildwood Sailing Club)
DESCRIPTION:Distance: 8 km.\nPace: medium.\nTerrain: moderate.\nDuration: 5- 6 hours (Hike 2-3 hours\, followed by supper). \nMeet 1:30 PM at Boston Pizza Rear Parking Lot (729 Erie St.\, Stratford \, N4Z 1A1) to car pool to Wildwood Sailing Club. \nTravel south on Highway 7. Cross Wildwood Dam and exit from roundabout onto Line 19 south (3rd exit). Turn left onto Wildwood Road. Turn left onto Road 117 to dead end. Access Wildwood Sailing Club through gate on the right. You will be directed to parking on the site (near pavilion at back of property). \nWe will hike 4 km. east along Wildwood trail towards Boy Scout camp through coniferous forest within views of Wildwood Lake and loop back to the Sailing Club for dinner. \nHamburgers and hotdogs will be provided with condiments. Please bring salad or dessert as well as own beverage. Bring your food in coolers (no electricity on premise). Please bring own plates\, cutlery and cups to reduce garbage. Picnic tables onsite as well as some chairs. Donations accepted to cover cost of meal. \nWear appropriate footwear. Hat\, insect repellent\, and  sunscreen recommended. \nNote: Wildwood Sailing Club is a private club with sailing enthusiasts. No electricity. Outhouse on premise.  You are guests of the\nmember (Jane Foster) who can provide a tour of the facility.  \nRSVP no later than August 15 (to determine food purchase) to Hike Leader\, Jane Foster jane@rwfoster.ca
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/wildwood-conservation-summer-potluck-and-bbq-with-hike/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190813T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190813T120000
DTSTAMP:20190709T193618Z
CREATED:20190709T193443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190709T193618Z
UID:8138-1565686800-1565697600@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramblings
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday August 13 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm\n\n \n\n\nPlease 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.\nContact: Terry at 519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-ramblings-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190809T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190809T120000
DTSTAMP:20190704T204207Z
CREATED:20190704T203335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190704T204207Z
UID:8060-1565344800-1565352000@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:TJ Dolan Kids' Hike
DESCRIPTION:TJ Dolan Kids Hike in conjunction with YMCA Summer Day camp.\nTime: 10 am to 12:00 pm.\nAvon Trail volunteers will lead a group from Y-kids Camp on a hike in the TJ Dolan area. We need two or three volunteers to assist the hike leader Jane and the accompanying Y staff to ensure we provide an enjoyable and safe experience for the kids. If able to help or sweep\, please contact Jane: jane@rwfoster.ca
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tj-dolan-kids-hike-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190806T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190806T120000
DTSTAMP:20190709T203357Z
CREATED:20190709T193308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190709T203357Z
UID:8136-1565082000-1565092800@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramblings
DESCRIPTION:August 6 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm\n\n \n\n\nPlease 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.\nContact: Terry at 519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-ramblings/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190730T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190730T120000
DTSTAMP:20190621T162340Z
CREATED:20190621T162340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190621T162340Z
UID:8015-1564477200-1564488000@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramble
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-ramble-55/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190726T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190726T120000
DTSTAMP:20190704T203916Z
CREATED:20190621T204118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190704T203916Z
UID:8023-1564135200-1564142400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:TJ Dolan Kids Hike
DESCRIPTION:TJ DOLAN KIDS HIKE in conjunction with YMCA Summer Day camp—10 am to 12:00 pm. \nAvon Trail volunteers will lead a group of about 25 kids from Y-kids Camp on a hike in the TJ Dolan area. \nWe need two or three volunteers to assist the hike leader Bernard and the accompanying Y staff to ensure we provide an enjoyable and safe experience for the kids. If able to help or sweep\, please contact Bernard: berngowa@gmail.com
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tj-dolan-kids-hike-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190723T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190723T120000
DTSTAMP:20190621T162205Z
CREATED:20190621T162205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190621T162205Z
UID:8011-1563872400-1563883200@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramble
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-ramble-53/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190719T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190719T140000
DTSTAMP:20190717T120041Z
CREATED:20190621T203858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190717T120041Z
UID:8021-1563525900-1563544800@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:CANCELLED! Point Farms Provincial Park Loop
DESCRIPTION:INTENSE HEAT IS PREDICTED FOR FRIDAY.  MUCH OF THE TRAIL IS IN FULL SUN. THIS HIKE IS CANCELLED. \nDistance: 7 km\nPace: Moderate\nTerrain: Medium\nDuration: 4-5 hours (2 hours travel\, 2-3 hours hike). \nMeet: 8:45 am at NW parking lot of Giant Tiger (477 Huron St\, Stratford\, N5A 5T8) for 9AM sharp departure to car pool to starting point. Return to Stratford by 2:00PM. \nTerrain: This Points Farm Provincial Park loop goes through open fields\, a climax forest and along the bluff overlooking Lake Huron. No park admission fee required as July 19 marks a province-wide celebration of Healthy Parks/Healthy People. \nBring snack\, lunch\, water\, bug spray\, sun protection\, and bathing suit/towel if you want to swim! Wear supportive comfortable footwear. \nFor more information or to join the hike please contact Hike Leader: Meg megwestley@gmail.com
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/point-farms-provincial-park-loop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190716T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190716T120000
DTSTAMP:20190621T162115Z
CREATED:20190621T162115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190621T162115Z
UID:8009-1563267600-1563278400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramble
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-ramble-52/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190709T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190709T120000
DTSTAMP:20190621T161959Z
CREATED:20190621T161959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190621T161959Z
UID:8006-1562662800-1562673600@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramble
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-ramble-51/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190706T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190706T153000
DTSTAMP:20190621T163208Z
CREATED:20190621T163011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190621T163208Z
UID:8017-1562398200-1562427000@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Amulree to Sandhills Mega March
DESCRIPTION:Distance: 18 km\nPace: Quick\nTerrain: Easy\nDuration: 6-7 hours\n(5 hrs. walking\, 1 hr. total driving\, 1 hr. (optional pub lunch following hike) \nCar shuttle will be used. Departure 7:30am\, return to Stratford by 3:30 pm (including lunch option) or before. \nParticipants should be experienced long-distance hikers and in excellent physical condition able to complete a 20 km hike. This hike features the longest continuous off-road segment of the Avon Trail\, less than 300m total of road walking! The trail travels through mature woodlots\, beside crop land and meanders along the newly opened Nith River Loop\, affording vistas and fresh air. \nDress appropriately for the weather. Bring lots of water\, sunscreen\, repellent (bug net optional)\, sun hat\, two light snacks (e.g.apple\, granola bar) and one small packed lunch. There will be two short stops and one lunch break of 30 minutes. \nFor departure details and to join the hike please contact Hike Leader: Bernard  berngowa@gmail.com by July 5.
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/amulree-to-sandhills-mega-march/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190702T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190702T120000
DTSTAMP:20190621T161859Z
CREATED:20190621T161859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190621T161859Z
UID:8004-1562058000-1562068800@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramble
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-ramble-50/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190625T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190625T120000
DTSTAMP:20190319T013229Z
CREATED:20190319T013229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190319T013229Z
UID:7233-1561453200-1561464000@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramble
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-ramble-49/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190622T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190622T163000
DTSTAMP:20190319T012127Z
CREATED:20190319T011530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190319T012127Z
UID:7213-1561193100-1561221000@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Fanshawe Lake Trail
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY JUNE 22: Fanshawe Lake Trail\nPlease Read before participating. \nMeetup Location:  Boston Pizza Rear Parking Lot\nTime:: 8:45 am\nDistance 20 km.\nPace: Moderate.\nTerrain: Challenging (due to hills and distance).\nDuration: approx. 7.0 hours (1.25 hr travel\, 5.5 hrs walking). \nDetails: Meet 8:45 AM at Boston Pizza to carpool to starting point\, leaving 9:00 AM sharp.  Return by 4:30 PM. This is a loop path that encircles Fanshawe Reservoir. Long views over the water\, forested settings and playgrounds make this a very interesting walk. Dress appropriately for the weather and bring packed lunch. Bring $8.00 cash for Fanshawe entry fee. \nFor further information or to join the hike\, please contact Hike Leader: Bruce G brucedgraham@gmail.com
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/fanshawe-lake-trail/
LOCATION:Rear Parking Lot behind Boston Pizza\, 729 Erie St.\, Stratford\, ON N4Z 1A1
CATEGORIES:Strenuous Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190621T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190621T120000
DTSTAMP:20190621T162254Z
CREATED:20190621T162254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190621T162254Z
UID:8013-1561107600-1561118400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramble
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-ramble-54/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190618T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190618T120000
DTSTAMP:20190319T013145Z
CREATED:20190319T013145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190319T013145Z
UID:7231-1560848400-1560859200@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramble
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-ramble-48/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190615T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190615T160000
DTSTAMP:20190319T012244Z
CREATED:20190319T011002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190319T012244Z
UID:7209-1560588300-1560614400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Maitland Trail
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY JUNE 15\, 2019: MAITLAND TRAIL (km 49.2 to 35.6).\nPlease Read before participating. \nMeetup Location:  Giant Tiger Parking Lot NW corner\nTime: 8:45 am\nDistance: 13.6 km.\nPace: Medium to Fast.\nTerrain: Challenging.\nDuration: 6-7 hours (2.5 hrs travel\, including car shuffles\, hike 3 hrs\, break 30 mins). \nDetails: Meet at 8:45 AM at Giant Tiger parking lot to carpool to the starting point\, departing at 9am sharp. Return by 4pm (later if you opt for lunch out at end). If you plan to meet at the starting point\, please email the leader for exact parking details. We will hike along the Maitland River\, through meadows\, forests (of cedar\, hemlock\, and pine)\, crossing the GART at one point\, with steep up and downs from the river level to ridge tops. We will be on roads for 5 km. (Map 5\, 6\, & 7 of the Maitland trail guide.) 2 outhouses on the trail. Bring water\, snack or lunch\, insect repellent & sunscreen. Wear sturdy hiking shoes. Dress appropriately for the weather. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts recommended to prevent tick access. OPTIONAL: late lunch at the Beach Street Station restaurant\, in Goderich (gorgeous view of the lake). \nFor further information or to join the hike\, please contact Hike Leader: Tracy gonorth49@gmail.com
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/maitland-trail/
CATEGORIES:Strenuous Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190611T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190611T203000
DTSTAMP:20190319T010459Z
CREATED:20190319T010459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190319T010459Z
UID:7207-1560281400-1560285000@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:* Stratford Field Naturalist Meeting
DESCRIPTION:* Tuesday June 11: SFN presentation The G2G Trail – a South-western Countryside Adventure\, by\nGrace Vanden Heuvel. The G2G is a unique trail north of Stratford from Guelph to Goderich.\nSalvation Army 7:30PM \n* Events of potential interest\, not organized by Avon Trail
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/stratford-field-naturalist-meeting-3/
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190611T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190611T120000
DTSTAMP:20190319T013058Z
CREATED:20190319T013058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190319T013058Z
UID:7229-1560243600-1560254400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramble
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-ramble-47/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190608T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190608T140000
DTSTAMP:20190319T012320Z
CREATED:20190319T010222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190319T012320Z
UID:7204-1559983500-1560002400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Woolwich Reservoir Loop Hike and Lunch
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY JUNE 8: WOOLWICH RESERVOIR LOOP HIKE & Lunch at Bonnie Lou’s Café\nPlease Read before participating. \nMeetup Location: EB Games (see Details)\nTime:  8:45 am\nDistance: 7.2km loop.\nPace: Medium.\nTerrain: Moderate (some hills\, may be slippery).\nDuration: 5 hrs (hike 2.5 hrs\, travel & lunch 2.5) Return to Stratford by 2:00PM. \nDetails:  Meet at EB Games at 8:45AM to car pool 45 mins. to trail head at Floradale\, departing at 9:00AM sharp. Or meet in Floradale\nat 9:45AM in parking lot behind Floral Fusions (238 Floradale Road/Rd. 19\, GPS: 43.633983 – 80.580597). Also known as the Elmira Lions Club Trail\, the trail was established in 1980 by the Elmira Lions Club\, the GRCA\, the village of Floradale and local landowners. Well maintained\, this lovely trail goes around the Woolwich Reservoir\, through mature wooded areas\, with glimpses of the lake\, and passes over the Woolwich Reservoir Dam\, with nice views of the lake and Canagagigue Creek\, a tributary of the Grand River. Bring water and money for lunch. Dress appropriately for weather. \nFor further information or to join the hike please contact Hike Leader: Bernard berngowa@gmail.com \n  \n 
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/woolwich-reservoir-loop-hike-and-lunch/
LOCATION:Mary  Brown’s Chicken\, 1067 Ontario St.\, Ontario St\, Stratford\, ON
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190604T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190604T120000
DTSTAMP:20190319T013014Z
CREATED:20190319T013014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190319T013014Z
UID:7227-1559638800-1559649600@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramble
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-ramble-46/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190602T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190602T150000
DTSTAMP:20190416T120711Z
CREATED:20190416T120254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190416T120711Z
UID:7493-1559480400-1559487600@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:20 Under The Trestle in St Marys
DESCRIPTION:20 Under The Trestle in St Marys\nSunday June 2. 1-3pm\nFREE family event presented by AvonTrail.ca Hiking Club\n \nMeet at the Junction Station on Glass st just east of James St.\n \nHike from the Junction Station west to the trestle…learn how to traverse a trail guided by blazes\, how to climb a stile and enjoy a scavenger hunt along the way.
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/20-under-the-trestle-in-st-marys/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190601T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190602T170000
DTSTAMP:20190319T005704Z
CREATED:20190319T005548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190319T005704Z
UID:7200-1559376000-1559494800@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:* Oxford County Trails Festival
DESCRIPTION:* SATURDAY JUNE 1 & SUNDAY JUNE 2: OXFORD COUNTY TRAILS FESTIVAL – Building on the success of last years’ event\, the 2019 Festival will offer more hikes with a variety of special interests over three days. Watch for announcements at http://www.oxfordcountytrailscouncil.ca/.  \nDetails of car pooling from Stratford will be announced later. \n* Events of potential interest\, not organized by Avon Trail \n 
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/oxford-county-trails-festival/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190528T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190528T120000
DTSTAMP:20190221T213601Z
CREATED:20190221T212014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190221T213601Z
UID:7025-1559034000-1559044800@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramble
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-ramble-40/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190525T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190525T140000
DTSTAMP:20190524T015322Z
CREATED:20190319T005211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190524T015322Z
UID:7198-1558773900-1558792800@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Thames Valley Trail - River Valley Golf Course to St. Mary's
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY MAY 25\, 2019: THAMES VALLEY TRAIL – RIVER VALLEY GOLF COURSE TO ST. MARY’S (Water Street).\nPlease Read before participating. \nMeetup Location:  Boston Pizza Rear Parking Lot\nTime:  8:45 am\nDistance: 10km.\nPace: Medium to fast.\n Terrain: Moderate to Challenging.\nDuration: 5 hours (1 hr. travel\, including car shuffle\, 3 hrs hike). \nDetails: Meet at 8:45AM  behind Boston Pizza to carpool to starting point\, departing at 9am sharp. Return by 2pm (later if you opt to go for lunch). This section of the trail is rugged\, with steep slopes and often stony ground. Trail may be slippery when wet\, numerous groundhog holes along edges of fields. Heavy concentration of hardwood forest in parts. (Map 6 Thames Valley Trail guide).  Please bring water\, snack or lunch\, insect repellent\, sunscreen. Wear sturdy hiking shoes. Dress appropriately for the weather. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts recommended to prevent tick access. Optional lunch at O’Leary’s Creamery pub\, in St. Mary’s. \nFor further information or to join the hike\, please contact Hike Leader: Tracy:  gonorth49@gmail.com
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/thames-valley-trail-river-valley-golf-course-to-st-marys/
LOCATION:Rear Parking Lot behind Boston Pizza\, 729 Erie St.\, Stratford\, ON N4Z 1A1
CATEGORIES:Strenuous Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190521T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190521T120000
DTSTAMP:20190221T213422Z
CREATED:20190221T211918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190221T213422Z
UID:7023-1558429200-1558440000@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramble
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-ramble-39/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190518T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190518T133000
DTSTAMP:20190517T161059Z
CREATED:20190319T004753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T161059Z
UID:7196-1558169100-1558186200@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Schneiders Woods South and New Organic Loop
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY MAY 18: SCHNEIDER’S WOODS SOUTH AND NEW ORGANIC LOOP\nPlease Read before participating. \nMeetup Location:  Allman Arena\nTime:  8:45 am\nDistance: 8.5 km.\nPace: Moderate.\nTerrain: Challenging (hills).\n Duration: 4.5 hours (1.5 hrs travel\, 3 hrs walking). \nDetails: Meet 8:45 AM at Allman Arena to car pool to starting point\, leaving 9:00 AM sharp.  Car shuffle will be used. Return to Stratford by 1:30pm. Includes part of Schneider’s property  south of Carmel Koch Rd plus the new “Organic Loop” section of the Avon Trail. Dress\nappropriately for the weather. Bring packed lunch. \nFor further information or to join the hike\, please contact Hike Leader: Bruce brucedgraham@gmail.com
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/schneiders-woods-south-and-new-organic-loop/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Strenuous Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190514T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190514T193000
DTSTAMP:20190319T004350Z
CREATED:20190319T004350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190319T004350Z
UID:7194-1557862200-1557862200@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:* Stratford Field Naturalist Meeting
DESCRIPTION:*Tuesday May 14 SFN presentation The Bruce Trail – An End to End Adventure. Willy Waterton\nwill explore the beauty of this natural feature extending from Tobermory to Niagara\nFalls. Salvation Army\, 7:30PM. \n* Events of potential interest\, not organized by Avon Trail
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/stratford-field-naturalist-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Event
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