May 15, 2006 – How well do you know your local conservation area and all it has to offer? As part of Conservation Halton’s 50th Anniversary, we’re celebrating our 6 parks and you’re invited! Admission is free for this day only, Saturday, June 3rd. We’re planning great events, special guest appearances and activities to help you discover and explore Conservation Halton Parks!

Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 3rd and visit one or many of our parks between 10am and 4pm.

Crawford Lake, off Guelph Line on Steeles Ave. features an ecologically rare lake, 16th century reconstructed Iroquoian village and walking trails. Join them for guided tours, longhouse lore and crafts.

Kelso offers great mountain bike trails and a lake where you can swim, boat and fish. Visit their boat rentals that day for some boating safety tips to start your season off on the right foot. There will also be a free concert featuring the Funky Mamas, a great children’s music group, who will be performing in the afternoon from 1 – 3pm. Kelso is located at 5234 Kelso Rd, west of Tremaine Road, south of the 401.

Mountsberg is home to our birds of prey centre, bison and other wild and farm life. During the summer, Ways of the Woods day camp offers fun in the sun exploring the best of Conservation Halton parks. Enjoy the birds of prey shows at 1pm and 3pm, as well as regular tours throughout the day on the tractor-drawn wagon near the bison pasture. Visit Mountsberg on Milburough Line, north of Campbellville Rd. and west of Guelph Line.

Hilton Falls has fantastic mountain bike trails for the beginner up to the extremist. Tackle the trails on your own or talk to the staff to see what tips and tours may be available. You’ll find Hilton Falls on Campbellville Rd. 3km east of Guelph Line.

Rattlesnake Point has breathtaking views from lookouts along the cliff edge. Hike or rock climb, camp or picnic. Visit the Picnic Pavilion for a special barbecue and info on all Rattlesnake Point has to offer. Follow Appleby Line north, 1km north of Derry Rd. to find Rattlesnake Point.

Mount Nemo features one of the most pristine cliff ecosystems on Ontario’s Niagara Escarpment. Join us at the lookout to search for turkey vultures and perhaps some special guest appearances.

Each vehicle entering the park on Discovery Day will receive a seedling tree to plant at home (while supplies last).

And if you discover that Conservation Halton Parks are great places to visit again and again, consider an annual pass. Buy an annual pass during 2006 and receive a bonus – 50 days free. That’s 405 days for the price of 365 days. Check out our website for other special events at www.conservationhalton.on.ca and you’ll find there’s a lot to do, almost every day of the year!