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Event Title

Gems Beneath Your Boots

Event Description

Haliburton Rocks! This hike offers a once-in-a-lifetime tour of undisturbed deposits of fluorrichterite, orthoclase, tremolite, actinolite, apatite and quartz. Hosts Sandra and Mark Bramham, will interpret the geological history and reveal the unspoiled beauty of this extraordinary site. Find out how the rocks and minerals below can influence the plants and trees above. This is a non-collecting tour, for viewing only – cameras welcome, hammers are not. Hikes start at 1:30 and finishes at 4:30pm

Start Date

Thursday, September 20, 2007 and Thursday, October 4, 2007  

End Date

Thursday, September 20, 2007 and Thursday, October 4, 2007  

Start Time

1:30 pm

End Time

4:30 pm

Location

Green Mantle Farm, 1984 Essonville Line, 3 km west of Wilberforce in Haliburton County

Trails Used

Private trails on Green Mantle Farm. There will also be some off trail hiking. 

Trail Activity

Hiking

For Whom

Individuals and families

Level of Challenge

Moderate   - Distance is approximately 2.5 km.  Travel time is 3 hours. Some steep inclines, rocks and roots.  Sturdy footwear is required

Registration

Yes, by  September 18, 2007

Admission Fee

$10.00 per adult; $5:00 per child  

Contact information

Sandra Bramham at 705-448-3948, or sandrabramham@hotmail.com

Web Site

www.mineraltours.net

More Information

http://www.highlandseast.ca/

Map/Directions

 http://www.highlandseast.ca/frameM.html ; http://maps.google.com/maps?q=wilberforce,+ontario&ll=45.037598,-78.223278&spn=0.113159,0.129249&hl=en

 










 


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