Evening Wildflower Walk

Trent University 1600 West Bank Drive, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

The top of the Lady Eaton Drumlin is carpeted with spring ephemeral wildflowers in May. We are pleased to have The Trent University Biology Undergraduate Society, led by Bryan Hughes take us on this evening walk. Take Water Street North to Trent University west bank and turn left after the Childcare Centre to park in…

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Hazel Bird Nature Reserve

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