Hear stories of landowner Aurore Dubois, Deacon’s Castle, the Bell Mansion, Skip Chalmers and the wharf rats, plus a connection between a Beatle’s landmark album and a one-time Sudburian. Join us for the second in a series of 2025 Heritage Walks that will introduce the people, places and events that have shaped the Kingsmount-Bell ParkContinueContinue reading “June Heritage Walk”
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What to do if you encounter a bear
With frequent Black Bear sightings in the Kingsmount-Bell Park area, here are a few tips from a recent Ministry of Natural Resources Bear Safety workshop. Female Black Bear at Winchester and Hyland, May 29, 2005 Remain calm. Do not run away. Do not try to get closer. If the bear hasn’t seen you or doesn’tContinueContinue reading “What to do if you encounter a bear”
Tomorrow is Trail Care Day
Lace up your boots for Trail Care Day on Saturday June 14, 2025. Volunteers will help restore natural trail areas from Wellington Heights to Martindale Road. Date: Saturday June 14, 2025 (rain date Sunday June 15th) Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. followed by lunch at 12:30 p.m. Location: Junction Creek Waterway Park trail. Upon registering, there will be 2-3ContinueContinue reading “Tomorrow is Trail Care Day”
Thank you!
Over 25 people of all ages came out to help plant the Riverdale Community Garden on June 1st. It was a collaborative effort of volunteers from the Kingsmount/Bell Park Community Action Network, the Cubs/Guides, Spirit Quest, the neighbourhood and St Peter’s members. Over 200 seedlings and more than twenty varieties of vegetables were planted in fiveContinueContinue reading “Thank you!”
Reminder: Help us plant the Riverdale Community Garden
Kingsmount Bell Park CAN residents are invited to attend the garden planting at the Riverdale Community Garden (St Peter’s United Church, York Street) this Sunday, June 1st, immediately after worship at about 11:45. This is also Picnic Sunday – potluck. Everyone is welcome. The benevolent community garden has provided produce for local shelters, and supports theContinueContinue reading “Reminder: Help us plant the Riverdale Community Garden”
Help us plant the Riverdale Community Garden
Kingsmount Bell Park CAN members are invited to attend the garden planting at the Riverdale Community Garden (St Peter’s United Church, York Street) this Sunday, June 1st, immediately after worship at about 11:45. This is also Picnic Sunday – potluck. Everyone is welcome. The benevolent community garden has provided produce for local shelters, and supports theContinueContinue reading “Help us plant the Riverdale Community Garden”
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