Fall colours nature walk - October 4

Oct 01, 2015

Bring a picnic lunch, bring your family and enjoy the sense of renewal that comes from the Annual Fall Colours Nature Walk to the top of Blueberry Mountain, hosted by the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust (MMLT). Nature seems to respond to our deep need for beauty. It’s as if the outer layer of green, relaxing, healing colours has been dropped to reveal what has always been there, but hidden from the naked eye. Take this opportunity to rejoice in the explosion of riotous colours that splendidly displays the beauty that no artist can match.

During this Annual Nature Walk, owner Howard Clifford will draw on his rich professional background in mental health and child development. He will provide researched evidence and stories from his own personal experiences that have convinced him that exposure to nature is by far the best means to enhance our well-being, as well as the best gift that parents can give to their children.

This event is a fundraiser to help the MMLT fulfil its responsibilities to care for its protected properties forever. Admission is a $10 donation.

The Annual Fall Colours Nature Walk takes place on Sunday, October 4. Registration starts at 10am and the hike starts at 10:30 sharp. It takes about 45 minutes to climb Blueberry Mountain, but it’s a fairly easy walk with only a brief climb near the top. You can enjoy the spectacular view while you eat your lunch, and dessert will be served following the hike. Special certificates will be given to hikers under 12 or over 80 years of age.

CliffLAND is located at 502 Hills of Peace Road near Flower Station in Lanark Highlands. Drive north of Lanark on Highway 511 to Brightside; turn left onto the French Line Road; drive towards Flower Station and watch for the right turn when you get to Joe’s Lake; just before you reach Flower Station, turn right onto Hills of Peace Rd. For more information, please contact Howard or Jean Clifford at 613-259-3412.