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Speaker Series 2025 – Bob Henderson

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 …

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Speaker Series 2025 – David Turner

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 …

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Speaker Series 2024 – David Turner

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 …

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Speaker Series 2024 – Bob Henderson

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 …

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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 …

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Speaker Series 2023 – Franco Mariotti

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 …

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