May 2024

Speaker Series 2024 – Bob Henderson

Paddling Pathways We welcome Bob Henderson, an internationally known and respected canoeist and former outdoor educator at McMaster University. His respect for the waterways he travels is unlimited, as is his vast knowledge of the history encountered along routes he has chosen to travel. Bob notes Canada is blessed with …
16 May
19:00
Annesley Sanctuary
82 Toronto St S, Markdale, ON N0C 1H0, Canada
April 2024

Speaker Series 2024 – David Turner

Birding in the Valley David Turner started birding in the English village where he was born. His move to Canada and ultimately to Flesherton presented a whole new array of birds to study. About 12 years ago he began to focus on the Beaver Valley with its numerous diverse habitats …
18 Apr
19:00
Annesley Sanctuary
82 Toronto St S, Markdale, ON N0C 1H0, Canada
October 2023

Speaker Series 2023 – Marilyn Dickson

The Intrepid Vi Milstead Vi Milstead earned her Private Pilot Licence within a dozen years of the first Canadian woman completing her pilot’s licence. When Vi had her first flying lesson the day after Britain declared war on Germany, she had no inkling of how her flying would lead her …
18 Oct
19:00
Annesley Sanctuary
82 Toronto St S, Markdale, ON N0C 1H0, Canada
September 2023

Speaker Series 2023 – Franco Mariotti

Ontario’s Unknown Bear Franco Mariotti, a bioligist, naturalist, and science communicator was instrumental in establishing the iconic Science North in Sudbury and on staff for 32 years. Upon retiring, he became employed on a part-time basis as a naturalist, guide, and presenter on small expedition cruise ships. Most people do …
20 Sep
19:00
Annesley Sanctuary
82 Toronto St S, Markdale, ON N0C 1H0, Canada
May 2023

Speakers Series – Anne Dublin

Prolific Toronto author, Anne Dublin, enjoys a well-earned reputation for award-winning books enjoyed by young adults and older readers alike. Much of her success has been in the area of little-known stories of the past, an example of which can be found in her book Bobbie Rosenfeld: The Olympian Who …
17 May
19:00
Annesley Sanctuary
82 Toronto St S, Markdale, ON N0C 1H0, Canada

Speakers Series – Anne Dublin Streaming

Prolific Toronto author, Anne Dublin, enjoys a well-earned reputation for award-winning books enjoyed by young adults and older readers alike. Much of her success has been in the area of little-known stories of the past, an example of which can be found in her book Bobbie Rosenfeld: The Olympian Who …
17 May
19:00
Annesley Sanctuary
82 Toronto St S, Markdale, ON N0C 1H0, Canada
April 2023

Speaker Series – Hap Wilson

In 2009, Hap Wilson was asked to map the water portion of the Trans Canada Trail from Lake Superior to Manitoba — this would comprise 25% of the entire Ontario portion of the National trail, or 1,250 kilometres by canoe. Named Path of the Paddle, after Bill Mason‘s books and …
26 Apr
19:00
Annesley Sanctuary
82 Toronto St S, Markdale, ON N0C 1H0, Canada
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