May 2026
Speakers Series 2026 – Bob Henderson & Margot Peck
The Anti-Expedition – A Journey Through Time to a Sacred Valley Seamlessly blends the past and present of what an anti-expedition was and can now be in Nepal’s Rolwaling Valley. Merging adventure and respect, the film illustrates the importance, rewards and richness of lasting authentic connections with locals and their …
November 2025
Speaker Series 2025 – Jeff Wilson
Markdale: Histories and Mysteries
October 2025
Speaker Series 2025 – Franco Mariotti
The Northwest Passage: Its Landscape, Wildlife, and Sometimes Tragic History
September 2025
Speaker Series 2025 – Robert Burcher
John Muir – The Historic Environmentalist in Grey County Robert Burcher, photographer, writer & historical researcher, has been fascinated by early environmentalist John Muir for decades. The discovery of an abandoned historical plaque re Muir launched Burcher’s voyage of discovery. In 1999 a Meaford archaeological dig, run by the “Canadian …
June 2025
Speaker Series 2025 – Bob Henderson
59 Plus Years of Collecting Stories Bob Henderson cut his teeth as a camper in Algonquin, became an expedition leader, raised a family Algonquin-cottage style, and travelled widely in the park over the past 59 plus years. A much-admired canoeist, a history buff, a former outdoor educator at McMaster University …
May 2025
Speaker Series 2025 – 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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