Visit the BRUCE PENINSULA with VNPS

Location: Ontario, Canada. The Bruce Peninsula lies between Lake Huron
and Georgian Bay, northwest of Toronto.

For a location map cut and paste this url:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Toronto,+Ontario&sll=47.15984,-82.045898&sspn=13.690395,25.620117&ie=UTF8&ll=43.953282,-80.892334&spn=3.622336,6.405029&z=7

Trip Dates: June 6-13, 2009**(see note below)

Leader: Dr. Stanwyn Shetler, Curator of Botany Emeritus, Smithsonian
Institution

We will stay at Wildwood Resort Lodge on the shore of Lake Huron, and will carpool to see fens, bogs, rich woods, alvars (limestone pavements) and several lakeside habitats. The trip will include a boat trip to Flowerpot Island. The flora is rich in orchids, ferns and many other northern and some western wildflower species. There is opportunity for birdwatching and photography too. Meals at the lodge are included, and vegetarian options are offered. Participants are responsible for travel to and from Wildwood Lodge.

Cost of the trip is $1050.00 and includes a donation to VNPS.
Send your $250 deposit by January 31, 2009 to reserve your space.
(Mail to: VNPS Bruce Trip, 400 Blandy Farm Lane, #2, Boyce, VA 22620)

More information: Sally Anderson, rccsca@comcast.net, or 540-722-3072
**My apologies for publishing an incorrect date last week. This is the correct week.