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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180918T090000
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UID:4890-1537261200-1537270200@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-10/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180915T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180915T170000
DTSTAMP:20180803T222606Z
CREATED:20180803T222606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180803T222606Z
UID:5315-1536998400-1537030800@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Hike Leader's Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:Hike Leader Certification Course will be held in Dublin.  Cost is $60.00. \nLimited to 12 participants.  \nFurther info available here 
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/hike-leaders-certification-course/
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180911T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180911T113000
DTSTAMP:20180623T011726Z
CREATED:20180623T011726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180623T011726Z
UID:4888-1536656400-1536665400@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-9/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180909T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180909T150000
DTSTAMP:20180711T014853Z
CREATED:20180711T014706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180711T014853Z
UID:5074-1536483600-1536505200@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Rain Date for Grand Bend/Ausable Channel Social
DESCRIPTION:For further details see Announcements
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/rain-date-for-grand-bend-ausable-channel-social/
LOCATION:Rear Parking Lot behind Boston Pizza\, 729 Erie St.\, Stratford\, ON N4Z 1A1
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes,Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180908T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180908T150000
DTSTAMP:20180711T014448Z
CREATED:20180711T014357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180711T014448Z
UID:5067-1536397200-1536418800@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Grand Bend/Ausable Channel Hike Social
DESCRIPTION:Open to members and members families only\nFor further details see  Announcements
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/grand-bend-ausable-channel-hike-social/
LOCATION:Rear Parking Lot behind Boston Pizza\, 729 Erie St.\, Stratford\, ON N4Z 1A1
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180904T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180904T113000
DTSTAMP:20180623T011636Z
CREATED:20180623T011636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180623T011636Z
UID:4886-1536051600-1536060600@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-8/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180828T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180828T113000
DTSTAMP:20180623T011532Z
CREATED:20180623T011532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180623T011532Z
UID:4884-1535446800-1535455800@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-7/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180826T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180826T140000
DTSTAMP:20180816T192406Z
CREATED:20180623T013617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180816T192406Z
UID:4915-1535290200-1535292000@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tree Dedication for Tom Miller at Wildwood Conservation Area
DESCRIPTION:SUNDAY AUGUST 26\,  1:30 PM:  ST. MARYS MEMORIAL FOREST DEDICATION SERVICE\, WILDWOOD CONSERVATION AREA –   Each year the staff of Andrew Hodges Funeral Home in St. Marys and the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority together organize the planting of one maple tree representing all departed loved ones.   The Avon Trail made a donation for one spruce tree planted earlier in the  spring in memory of Tom Miller\, Avon Trail member.   If you would like to attend  the service\,  tell the Kiosk attendant and  Admission is waived.  You’ll be given directions to the location nearby.  The service is about 20 minutes.  You are free to enjoy the park for the remainder of the day following the service. 
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tree-dedication-for-tom-miller-at-wildwood-conservation-area/
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180821T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180821T113000
DTSTAMP:20180623T011449Z
CREATED:20180623T011449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180623T011449Z
UID:4882-1534842000-1534851000@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-6/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180819T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180819T163000
DTSTAMP:20180623T013345Z
CREATED:20180623T013345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180623T013345Z
UID:4912-1534687200-1534696200@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Family Hike along Beautiful Trout Creek
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: Parking lot behind Boston Pizza\nDeparture Time is 2:00 PM Sharp\nTerrain: Moderate\nPace: Medium to Slow\nDuration: 2.5 hrs\nDistance: 2.6 km \nDetails:  Meet 2 PM behind Boston Pizza parking lot. Drive/carpool to hike starting point. Our route takes us along the edge of crop land\, by abandoned gravel pit\, into a mature Carolinian woodlot abundant with wild flowers\, and along banks of Trout Creek\, a main tributary of Thames River. A Scavenger Hunt activity will focus on some of Nature’s wonders. The walk is tailored to meet the experience of those who attend and will be geared for ages 4 and up.\nRefreshments will be served at the end of the walk.\nEveryone welcome.\nNo dogs please.\nThis is dependent on good weather; check website\, www.avontrail.ca for updates or cancellation. \nHike Leader: Please RSVP Bernard at berngowa@gmail.com to join the hike.
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/family-hike-along-beautiful-trout-creek/
LOCATION:Rear Parking Lot behind Boston Pizza\, 729 Erie St.\, Stratford\, ON N4Z 1A1
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes,Family Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180814T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180814T113000
DTSTAMP:20180623T011406Z
CREATED:20180623T011406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180623T011406Z
UID:4880-1534237200-1534246200@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-5/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180812T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180812T180000
DTSTAMP:20180623T005957Z
CREATED:20180617T023055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180623T005957Z
UID:4751-1534080600-1534096800@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Rain Date: New Hickson Trail and Cornfest Potluck Social Rain Date - Members Only
DESCRIPTION:For further details see Announcements.
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/new-hickson-trail-and-cornfest-potluck-social-rain-date/
LOCATION:Mary  Brown’s Chicken\, 1067 Ontario St.\, Ontario St\, Stratford\, ON
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes,Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180811T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180811T180000
DTSTAMP:20180623T005854Z
CREATED:20180617T022250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180623T005854Z
UID:4746-1533994200-1534010400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:New Hickson Trail and Cornfest Potluck Social - Members Only (Rain Date: August 12)
DESCRIPTION:For further details see Announcements.
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/new-hickson-trail-and-cornfest-potluck-social/
LOCATION:Mary  Brown’s Chicken\, 1067 Ontario St.\, Ontario St\, Stratford\, ON
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes,Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180809
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180810
DTSTAMP:20180623T010432Z
CREATED:20180623T010432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180623T010432Z
UID:4863-1533772800-1533859199@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:RSVP to Carolyn re: August 11 - Cornfest and Hickson Hike due today
DESCRIPTION:RSVP to Carolyn (avontrailmail@gmail.com) by Thursday August 9.
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/rsvp-to-carolyn-re-august-11-cornfest-and-hickson-hike-due-today/
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180807T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180807T113000
DTSTAMP:20180623T011321Z
CREATED:20180623T011321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180623T011321Z
UID:4878-1533632400-1533641400@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-4/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180731T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180731T113000
DTSTAMP:20180623T011228Z
CREATED:20180623T011228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180623T011228Z
UID:4876-1533027600-1533036600@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-3/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180728T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180728T150000
DTSTAMP:20180623T005740Z
CREATED:20180617T021417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180623T005740Z
UID:4741-1532768400-1532790000@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Nith River to Amulree Crossing Gorgeous Wilmot and Easthope Twps.
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: EB Games\nDeparture Time is 9:00 AM Sharp\nTerrain: Moderate\nPace: Medium to Fast\nDuration: 6 hrs (includes travel time)\nDistance:  13.6 km \nDetails:  Meet at EB Games at 9 am to carpool to hike starting point. A car shuttle will be used. Return to Stratford by 3 pm.\nHike goes through quintessential SW Ontario prime farming country\, through mature wood lots\, along creeks and rivers and skirts a variety of typical crops favoured in this area.\nPack a snack and a lunch.\nBring insect repellent &/or bug net.\nWear comfortable supportive footwear for long distance and quick pace walking.\nThere will be 2 breaks. \nRSVP to Hike Leader: berngowa@gmail.com if joining hike.
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/nith-river-to-amulree-crossing-gorgeous-wilmot-and-easthope-twps/
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180724T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180724T113000
DTSTAMP:20180623T011140Z
CREATED:20180623T011140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180623T011140Z
UID:4874-1532422800-1532431800@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-2/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180717T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180717T113000
DTSTAMP:20180623T011042Z
CREATED:20180623T011042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180623T011042Z
UID:4871-1531818000-1531827000@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/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180714T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180714T121500
DTSTAMP:20180623T005600Z
CREATED:20180617T020642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180623T005600Z
UID:4737-1531558800-1531570500@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Stratford Cemetery Walk
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: William Allman Arena\nDeparture Time is 9:00 AM Sharp\nTerrain: Moderate\nPace: Medium to Fast\nDuration: 3.0hrs \nDetails:  Meet at William Allman Arena to depart at 9:00 AM. We will walk to Avondale cemetery via St. James Anglican Church and return to the arena by 12:15 PM.\nVisit graves of prominent Stratford citizens from the 19th to the 21st centuries and hear stories of lives as varied as settlers\, modern business innovators and internationally known musicians.\nBring water and snack.\nWear a hat and comfortable walking shoes. \nReply to Hike Leader: Bruce Graham –  brucedgraham@gmail.com  \n 
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/stratford-cemetery-walk/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180710T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180710T113000
DTSTAMP:20180623T013751Z
CREATED:20180623T010922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180623T013751Z
UID:4868-1531213200-1531222200@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-rambles-52/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180703T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180703T113000
DTSTAMP:20180623T013659Z
CREATED:20180623T010711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180623T013659Z
UID:4866-1530608400-1530617400@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-rambles-51/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180701T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180701T203000
DTSTAMP:20180629T111445Z
CREATED:20180320T191411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180629T111445Z
UID:3357-1530469800-1530477000@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Stratford Canada Day Parade
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: Worsley St.\nDeparture Time :  Parade is 7:00 -8:30 pm\nTerrain: Easy\nPace:  Slow to Medium\nDuration: 2 hrs\nDistance:  3 km \nDetails:  SUNDAY JULY 1:  STRATFORD CANADA DAY PARADE\nTerrain: easy\, Pace: leisurely\, Distance: ~3km\, Duration: 2 hrs\nMeet between 6:30 – 6:45 PM along the Worsley St. marshalling area (across the river from Central high school flats). Our float number will be sent by email a couple days before the parade. Walk with the Avon Trail banner from Worsley St. along the parade route through downtown Stratford\, ending at Sobeys on Huron Street (about 3 km.). Wear your best red & white hiking gear! We will hand out Take a Hike Buttons and flyers. Kids and grandkids are welcome to join fun. \nContact: Bernard (berngowa@gmail.com)
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/stratford-canada-day-parade/
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180626T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180626T113000
DTSTAMP:20171123T222823Z
CREATED:20171123T222823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171123T222823Z
UID:2493-1530003600-1530012600@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Rambles
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-50/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes
ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Aitken":MAILTO:Terence.aitken@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180623T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180623T190000
DTSTAMP:20180519T154237Z
CREATED:20180519T153535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180519T154237Z
UID:4104-1529766000-1529780400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Shirley Gotts Farewell Hike and Social
DESCRIPTION:Avon Trail Members – Shirley Gotts Farewell Hike and Social\nShirley is moving to Calgary. Join us in giving her a good\, hearty Avon Trail send off!!\nWHEN: Saturday\, June 23\, 2018\nSee all the details here.
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/shirley-gotts-farewell-hike-and-social/
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180621T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180621T143000
DTSTAMP:20180320T190814Z
CREATED:20180320T190814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180320T190814Z
UID:3352-1529569800-1529591400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Health Valley Trail\, St. Jacobs Farmers Market Hike
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: EB Games on Ontario St\nDeparture Time is 8:30 AM Sharp\nTerrain: Moderate\nPace:  Slow to Medium\nDuration: 6 hrs\nDistance:  10 km \nDetails:  Departing at 8:30 am from EB Games.  Hike along Conestogo River on Health Valley Trail\, continue by Farmers Market and Outlet Mall and conclude with walk through the middle of a classic working Mennonite mixed farming operation.\nTime at end to shop and/or eat in the attractive St. Jacobs Farmers Market area.\nReturn to Stratford by 2:30 pm.\nBring water\, snack and insect repellent.\nWear comfortable footwear. \nHike Leader: Bernard (berngowa@gmail.com)
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/health-valley-trail-st-jacobs-farmers-market-hike/
LOCATION:Mary  Brown’s Chicken\, 1067 Ontario St.\, Ontario St\, Stratford\, ON
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180522T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180522T170000
DTSTAMP:20180320T194554Z
CREATED:20180320T184447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180320T194554Z
UID:3340-1526976000-1527008400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Cedar Boardwalk Hike & Flora Study on Tuesday (Rain Date: Tuesday\, May 29)
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: William Allman Arena\nDeparture Time is 9:00 AM Sharp\nTerrain: Moderate\nPace: Medium\nDuration: 3 hrs\nDistance:  3.1 km \nDetails:  Depart from William Allman Arena\, 9 am to car pool to Km 51.1 on Road 109. Park on Road 109 north of Line 37. Walk includes the ‘Tunnel of Love’\, cedar bush boardwalk and mature hardwood forest.\nNotes and photo-taking encouraged.\nGuest flora expert Brenda Gallagher of the UTRCA will lead hikers through boardwalk section to study species common to this swampy cedar area\, ie. purple orchid\, marsh marigolds and other varieties.\nPrepare for wet areas and bring insect repellent\, water and snack.\nCoffee time following at Lynn River Store\, 2529 Line 37.\nRAIN DATE: TUESDAY MAY 29 \nHike Leader: Dennis (denrawe@cyg.net) \n 
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/cedar-boardwalk-hike-flora-study-on-tuesday-rain-date-tuesday-may-29/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180512T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180512T133000
DTSTAMP:20180320T183649Z
CREATED:20180320T183649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180320T183649Z
UID:3338-1526115600-1526131800@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Hickson Rail Trail
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: EB Games on Ontario St.\nDeparture Time is 9:00 AM Sharp\nTerrain: Easy\nPace: Slow to Moderate\nDuration: 2.5 hrs\nDistance:  6 km \nDetails:  Meet at 9 am at EB Games to carpool to the trail head on Loveys St. E.\, in the village of Hickson. Or\, meet at 9:20 am at the trail head in the village of Hickson (GPS ref. 43.2401\,-80.7997).\nA pleasant walk along the newly completed section of the Hickson Rail Trail\, beginning in the village of Hickson and walking two concessions to Oxford Rd. 33\, including the newly opened section of the trail with two new 53-foot bridges.\nFollowing the hike\, optional lunch at Quehl’s\, 33 Woodstock St. S.\, Tavistock.\nReturn to Stratford by 1:30 pm. \nHike leader: Bernard (berngowa@gmail.com)
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/hickson-rail-trail/
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180505T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180505T123000
DTSTAMP:20180320T183227Z
CREATED:20180320T183227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180320T183227Z
UID:3331-1525510800-1525523400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trillium Walk
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: Parking lot behind Boston Pizza\nDeparture Time is 9:00 AM Sharp\nTerrain: Moderate\nPace: Medium\nDuration: 3.5 hrs\nDistance:  8.7 km \nDetails:  Depart rear Boston Pizza\, Erie Street at 9:00 am to car pool to Line 29 of Perth Oxford Road Km 18.5 of Avon Trail. The trail follows Wildwood Lake through wooded area and exits onto Line 33. Walk a short distance on Line 33\, then enter pasture\, walking through hilly terrain and deciduous forest ending at Perth Oxford Road at Km 27.1 of Avon Trail.\nWear sturdy hiking boots\, carry water and bring snack. \nHike Leader: Jane (jane@rwfoster.ca)
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/trillium-walk/
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180430
DTSTAMP:20180320T182359Z
CREATED:20180320T182359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180320T182359Z
UID:3329-1524873600-1525046399@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Go to Blazes Days
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY APRIL 28/SUNDAY APRIL 29: GO TO BLAZES DAYS\nAll trail monitors and all work volunteers who can assist to get our trail in good shape for the season.\nTrail monitors\, walk your section trimming back overgrowth\, clear winter debris and refresh blazes with white paint where needed. Trail monitors are encouraged to equip themselves with a blazing kit (see “Blaze Kit for Monitors in March Newsletter) or make arrangements with David W (519-273-2971) to borrow one of our Loaner Blaze kits. Other tools (pruners\, clippers etc.) may be borrowed if needed.\nVolunteers are welcome to join with a monitor.\nPlease RSVP Bruce\, trail coordinator\, to be assigned to work with a monitor.\nEmail: (brucedgraham@gmail.com)
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/go-to-blazes-days/
CATEGORIES:Event
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