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Springwater Conservation Area
Location
Catfish Creek Conservation Authority
8079 Springwater Rd
Aylmer, ON
CAN
Event Contact(s)
Louise Gibson
Registration Info
Registration is required before Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM
IMPORTANT: All who wish to participate in this event must pre-register by 11:59 pm the day prior to the event. If you find you are unable to attend, kindly cancel your registration.
If you are a non-member wishing to participate, you must first join the Lambton Outdoor Club, which includes completing the membership waiver. A one month free trial membership is available for first time participants. Having enjoyed an outing or two, we hope you’ll join our wonderful club following your free trial membership. The annual single membership fee is $25.
While participating, be respectful of other members' health management decisions and protective steps. Please stay home if you are feeling unwell.
Registration cancellations will be accepted
Capacity
20 Total Slots
16 Available Slot(s)
About this event
| Event Description |
Springwater Forest -Catfish Creek Conservation Area
A shady hike through the Springwater Forest which is a national rarity, a 150-hectare Carolinian Forest containing more endangered species than any other zone in Canada. The forest contains a diverse variety of interdependent animals and plants.
The Catfish Creek Conservation Authority asks for a modest $3.00/hour to use the trail system in the Springwater Forest located outside Aylmer on Springwater Road south of hwy 4
We will be parking on Conservation Line
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| Event Start Time |
Arrive 9:45 for 10:00 am sharp start.
We will be parking along Conservation Line which is off Springwater Road
Text Louise if you wish to car pool- from Petrolia's VPP parking lot
(Pls arrive 15 mins before hike for instructions and introductions.) |
| Level |
Easy |
| Distance |
9 km
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| Pace |
3 km/hr |
| Duration |
3 hours
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| Costs |
Money is Required For:
parking using passportca.com
cost is $3.00 per hour
text Louise at 519-882-3605 if you have questions
optional lunch at Pinecroft Green Frog Tea Room 8122 Rogers Rd afterwards
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| Required Items to Bring |
hiking boots
Plenty of water - could be warm |
| Recommended to Bring |
snack,
hiking poles
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| Current Conditions |
Participants Should Be Prepared For:
ticks and mosquitoes
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| Important |
If you register and are then unable to attend, please cancel your registration on the website, even if at the last minute.
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