Sunday, October 18, 2009

Tastes of Fall
at Longwoods Road Conservation Area

Come and celebrate the harvest season!  Crafts, great food, and entertainment make this event fun for the whole family.

Event runs from noon until 4:00 pm, rain or shine!

Cost: $8.00 for adults, $4.00 for youth 6-17 years, under 6 years free.  Family Rate $20.00

For Information call: (519) 264-2420
Longwoods Road Conservation Area
8348 County Road 2 (Longwoods Road)
6.5 km west of Delaware; 10 km east of Melbourne

All proceeds help support Education Programs at Longwoods Road Conservation Area

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Saturday, August 15, 2009

Nightwalk with the Spirits
at Longwoods Road Conservation Area

Take a guided tour through the Ska-Nah-Doht Village at night. The “Spirits” have waited 1,000 years to tell you their story. Everyone welcomed!

 

Time: 9:00 pm (one show only)

 

Cost: $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for youth 6-17 years, under 6 years free. 

For Information call: (519) 264-2420
Longwoods Road Conservation Area
8348 County Road 2 (Longwoods Road)
6.5 km west of Delaware; 10 km east of Melbourne

All proceeds help support Education Programs at Longwoods Road Conservation Area

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Sunday, July 12, 2009

Archaeology Day
at Longwoods Road Conservation Area

Time: 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Cost: Included in regular park admission - $3.00 for adults, $2.00 for youth aged 6-17 and free for children under 6 years of age.

Get the point!... then bring it out to Archaeology Day and learn more about our local heritage! 

The public will have a chance to bring out their artifacts. This year, Ontario Archaeological Society (OAS) Chapter members, Jim Keron and Dr. Chris Ellis of the University of Western Ontario, will be on hand to tell you more about your treasures.

Spend a day in the park...step into the past! Challenge your friends to traditional Native games. There will be guided tours of Ska-Nah-Doht Village. Bring a picnic lunch and have an afternoon of fun for the entire family. Find out why we received the Attractions Canada Award 2002 for 'Developed Outdoor Site'! 

For Information call: (519) 264-2420
Longwoods Road Conservation Area
8348 County Road 2 (Longwoods Road)
6.5 km west of Delaware; 10 km east of Melbourne

All proceeds help support Education Programs at Longwoods Road Conservation Area.

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Saturday, June 13, 2009

 

Summer Stargazing Party

at Longwoods Road Conservation Area

 

Join us at Longwoods Road Conservation Area for a “Summer Stargazing Party”.  This all ages, evening event will look into the world of Astronomy.

 

Arrive early at 7:30 p.m. 

 

Admission is $5.00 for Adults, $3.00 for Youth 6-17 and Under 6 is Free.  Please leave your pets at home and bring a flashlight and a lawn chair.

 

Members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) London Centre http://www.astro.uwo.ca/~rasc will be on hand to share their knowledge and answer questions related to Astronomy.  The “Party” begins at 7:30 p.m. with a Star Story, binocular instruction and display viewing.  RASC members will deliver a special presentation at 8:00 p.m. followed by an observation session.  Experience the fascination of looking up into the heavens through home built and commercial telescopes supplied by the members of RASC.  Observe stars, constellations and planets of the solar system. 

 

The RASC is an organization consisting of people with diverse backgrounds but all with a common interest in Astronomy.  Their monthly meetings afford anyone interested a wonderful opportunity to discuss recent solar system activities and to hear guest speakers covering many aspects of Astronomy including astro-photography, telescope building, etc.  Special events like the one at Longwoods Road Conservation Area are part of their commitment to Astronomy education and public outreach initiatives to London and surrounding communities.

For Information call: 519-264-2420
Longwoods Road Conservation Area
8348 County Road 2 (Longwoods Road)
6.5 km west of Delaware; 10 km east of Melbourne 

All proceeds help support Education Programs at Longwoods Road Conservation Area.

Experience history being brought back to life as the Upper Thames Military Reenactment Society present the 20th Annual Battle of Longwoods Heritage Days, held at the Longwoods Road Conservation Area.

Step back in time to 1814 as British troops attack American invaders. Hear the crack of the musket and the roar of the cannon. Come and experience life in the early 19th century. See the colourful clothing, smell the food prepared over open fires. Let us entertain your family for the day.  Walk across a time bridge where re-enactors will greet you with first person and time appropriate interaction.

General Admission: $6 for Adults; Elementary school students FREE!.

All Day Events:    Shopping with Sutlers (period merchants)

                            Food, fun and interaction with soldiers and camp followers!

Schedule:    Saturday, May 2

                    10:00     Gates Open to the general public

                    10:30     Battlefield Drill

                    12:00     Native War Council

                      1:00     Drill Competition

                      3:30     Battle Reenactment

                      4:30     Mini-Militia

                      6:00     Gates Close to the general public

                    Sunday, May 3

                    10:00     Gates Open to the general public

                    10:00     Church Service

                    11:00     Battlefield Drill

                    12:30     Native War Council

                      2:30     Battle Reenactment

                      3:30     Mini-Militia

                      5:00     Gates Close to the general public

Note: Ska-Nah-Doht Village & Museum and the Longwoods Road Resource Centre will be closed this weekend.

Directions: To the Longwoods Road Conservation Area and the Battle of Longwoods Heritage Days Weekend.

Sarnia and London: Travelling on Hwy 402, exit at interchange 86 (Longwoods Road). Follow Middlesex County Road 2 (Longwoods Road) West for 5km. Entrance is on your right.

Windsor: Travelling East on Hwy 401, exit at interchange 157 and travel North to Middlesex County Road 2 (Longwoods Road). From Melbourne, travel East for 10km. Entrance is on your left.

For Further Information Contact Brad or Chris of the Royal Scots - Upper Thames Military Re-enactment Society:
Brad Stott - Email: brad@vbands.com - Phone: 519-473-3814
Chris McKay - Email: PrivateCannon@hotmail.com - Phone: 519-471-2328

Longwoods Road Conservation Area - Phone 519-264-2420

 

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Bring the family to discover the beauty and allure of spring in the woodlands! 

Cost: $15.00 for adults, $5.00 for youth aged 6-17 and free for children under 6 years of age.  Pre-registration is mandatory.

Enjoy a 1 1/2 hour guided hike through the forest searching for early flowers, animal signs, and the trees and shrubs that enhance our existence!  Topics will include common wildflower/tree/shrub/wildlife species of our area, how and why plants have adapted to flower so early, the roles early bloomers play in the forest ecosystem, and the interactions that occur within the forest ecosystem.

This program will be presented by an experienced LTVCA Biologist/Nature Interpreter who will share interesting facts and address any questions participants may have during the spring woodland walk. 

Gather at 2 p.m. in the main parking lot at Longwoods Road Conservation Area.  Bring your binoculars to view the spring birds in our forest however, binoculars will be available to borrow for the hike.  Don’t forget to dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.  No dogs will be permitted at the event.

For Information call: 519-264-2420
Longwoods Road Conservation Area
8348 County Road 2 (Longwoods Road)
6.5 km west of Delaware; 10 km east of Melbourne