PARADISE AT YOUR DOORSTEP
You are invited to an Open House to discuss the future of Cootes Paradise Nature Sanctuary Thursday, October 23, 4:30-8pm, at Westdale Secondary School, Cafeteria, 700 Main St. W., Hamilton.
See new features that are being integrated into the existing trail system. Find out what proposed changes could affect you and your trail use. There will be several booths set up highlighting ongoing projects and planning along the south shore of Cootes Paradise.
Cootes Paradise Nature Sanctuary is….
• A provincially significant Class 1 wetland
• An environmentally sensitive area
• A remnant portion of Ontario's rare tallgrass prairie and oak savannah habitat
• Canada's most biologically diverse landscape
• Home to thousands of plant and animal species, both common and endangered
• A remnant potion of Carolinian forest
• An area of natural & scientific interest
The conservation department of Royal Botanical Gardens is working hard to protect the natural environment that is located just around the corner from your doorstep. We want your feedback on what we have planned.
You can also give us your input by filling out a quick online survey at
http://www.rbgtrailsurvey.com.