Reduce your carbon footprint this May long-weekend and adventure locally!
Four local groups collaborate to bring you the first ever Guelph Urban Wilderness Weekend. This three day nature lover?s dream is specially geared to beginner paddlers, birders and hikers, but promises something interesting for everyone.
Hike: 9:30 am May 17th
Join the Guelph Hiking Trail Club for an engaging hike featuring the best of Guelph?s riverside cultural and natural heritage.
Paddle: 9:30 am May 18th
Join OPIRG-Guelph?s Speed River Project and Waterloo-Wellington Canoe Club for a guided paddle down the Eramosa River; from Eden Mills to the Covered Bridge.
Bird Watching: 7:30am May 19th
Enjoy a guided bird watching hike along urban stretches of the Speed River and learn about seasonal, migrating bird species with the Guelph Field Naturalists.
You must register in advance for all events; however, the May 17th and 19th hikes are free of charge.
The OPIRG Paddle costs $20 per person (children 12 years and under participate for free) and you must rent, or bring your own boat. All proceeds from the OPIRG Paddle will support OPIRG?s Speed River Project. Register in person (cash or cheque only) at the OPIRG office, 1 Trent Lane on the University of Guelph Campus. Late registration of $40 will be accepted on May 15th and May 16th. Office hours: Monday ? Thursday, 11am-5pm.
Registration information:
Visit www.opirgguelph.org or call (519) 824-2091.
Guelph Urban Wilderness Weekend Partners:
Guelph Field Naturalists: www.guelphfieldnaturalists.org
Guelph Hiking Trail: www.guelphhiking.com
OPIRG Guelph: www.opirgguelph.org
Waterloo-Wellington Canoe Club: www.waterloowellingtoncanoeclub.ca