The Niagara Escarpment Commission's next instalment in the Leading Edge Conference series takes place on May 26 & 27 at Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario.
Leading Edge 2011 explores the themes of tourism and economic development in the Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Reserve. With engaging speakers exploring a range of initiatives ranging from culinary and wine destinations to cultural and heritage attractions, the conference promises to be a fascinating symposium on the ways businesses, educators and tourism operators are striving to provide sustainable practices and attractions in the Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Reserve.
Secure online registation is now open
Plan to explore Ontario's Natural Edge at Leading Edge 2011!
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Friday, November 19, 2010
Friday, October 1, 2010
Autumn on the Escarpment
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| Glorious autumn foliage at Rattlesnake Point, Halton Region - photo by Nigel Finney, Conservation Halton |
Thursday, July 22, 2010
NEC Commissioner Don Alexander visits Ukraine Biosphere Reserve
During a June visit of Ukraine, NEC Commissioner Don Alexander visited the HQ of the Carpathian Mountains Biosphere Reserve where he met with Director Dr. Fedir Hamor.
Dr. Hamor, noticing the difference in height between the two photographed subjects remarked it is easily explained by the difference in height between mountains and an escarpment!
Dr. Fedir Hamor, Director of the Biosphere Reserve since 1987, has authored more than 300 papers, including work on the subjects of primeval beech forests and special status of mountainous settlements.
Dr. Hamor told his visitor the Transcarpathian Hiking Trail, which begins at the Biosphere Reserve HQ in Rakhiv, Ukraine, is being extended a distance of 380 km into Poland.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Turning back the clock...450 million years!
Geologist Frank Brunton gave a fascinating presentation on the 450-million year old geological history of Ontario's Niagara Escarpment at the "Sources of Knowledge" forum May 14-15 in Tobermory, Ontario.
With fossil examples showing the ancient life forms of trilobytes and other life forms preserved with amazing clarity, Frank illustrated the incredible forces of geological change that shaped the Niagara Escarpment.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Sources of Knowledge Forum - Tobermory
Want to know more about the incredible biodiversity of the Niagara Escarpment? Here's your chance!
The Sources of Knowledge Forum in Tobermory May 14 & 15th explores the fascinating natural resources of the Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Reserve in beautiful Bruce County. A full roster of speakers, topics and registration info is available at the forum's site at www.sourcesofknowledge.com.
Enjoy a local food reception, wildlife art show, exhibitor's gallery and plenaries on a range of subjects related to natural resources, geology, tourism, land use planning, conservation efforts and climate change.
We'll be there!
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