Itll be awesome to see all the trees out there!
Rainy River District Stewardship hosted their 1st ever Wild Food Workshop on Saturday, March 3 at the Devlin Hall.
Fort High Garbage Clean up!
This project was all about the students. The stewardship Council youth reps took to the field with Mrs. Denby's students to clean up the high school parking area and sports field. In all 18 bags of garbage were collected which equals roughly 250lbs of garbage removed from our grounds! Way to go Students!
4th Annual Environmental
Rainy River District Stewardship hosted their 1st ever Wild Food Workshop on Saturday, March 3 at the Devlin Hall.
This project was all about the students. The stewardship Council youth reps took to the field with Mrs. Denby's students to clean up the high school parking area and sports field. In all 18 bags of garbage were collected which equals roughly 250lbs of garbage removed from our grounds! Way to go Students!
4th Annual Environmental
Film Fest and
Second Annual Green Expo
Fort Frances High School Cafeteria
April 22 2013
The fourth-annual Film Festival and the second-annual Green Expo were huge successes this year, providing youth with the opportunity to learn some of the fastest growing environmental concerns and issues around the world today. Through this experience high school students got to gather together to watch and celebrate some of the years best documentaries about the natural environment. Students watched films regarding being more informed as a consumer and when it comes to food selections and other films that spoke to the affect we are having on the earth's freshwater supply. Students even got to view a film created by our very own Ontario Stewardship Rangers about the spread of invasive species.
After watching these films the students then had the opportunity to speak with local organizations and vendors that are leading the way in resource management and environmental best practices. A major part this year was the booth from Atikokan to speak about Steep Rock Mine site North of Atikokan. Vendors did an awesome job answering the questions they did receive and it was in some aspects a success.
After watching these films the students then had the opportunity to speak with local organizations and vendors that are leading the way in resource management and environmental best practices. A major part this year was the booth from Atikokan to speak about Steep Rock Mine site North of Atikokan. Vendors did an awesome job answering the questions they did receive and it was in some aspects a success.
Rainy River District Stewardship hosted a Wild Food Workshop on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at the Devlin Hall.
Attendees enjoyed a day of fun, learning and a home cooked meal made from wild food found in Rainy River District!
Laura Reeves was just one of the guest speakers at the Rainy River District Stewardship "Wild Food Workshop". Laura taught those in attendance how to identify edible plants found in the wild in Rainy River District. Other workshop topics included, medicine animals, edible mushrooms, medicinal plants and favorite wild foods.
Photo Credit: Heather Latter, Staff Writer, Fort Frances Times
Please Click Here to view Rainy River District Stewardship's Annual Report for 2011/2012.
Please Click Here to view Rainy River District Stewardship's Work Plan for 2011/2012.
2011 Rainy River District Stewardship
RRDS Land Stewardship and the Farmer Workshop - March, 2011
Bryan Gilvesy, keynote speaker, discussing his experiences working with the Norfolk Land Stewardship Council and how he has successfully incorporated the natural environment into the operation of his farm to advance the production of the YU Ranch and positively contribute to the health of the surrounding ecosystem. (Photo credit: MNR)
3rd Annual Environmental
Film Fest and
First Annual Green Expo
Fort Frances High School Cafeteria
September 21, 2011
Zachary Jolicoeur at the Rainy River District Stewardship Council Info Booth
Photo Credit: David May, Stewardship Coordinator MNR
The third-annual Film Festival and the first-annual Green Expo were huge successes this year, providing youth with the opportunity to learn some of the fastest growing environmental concerns and issues around the world today. Through this experience high school students got to gather together to watch and celebrate some of the years best documentaries about the natural environment. Students watched films regarding being more informed as a consumer and when it comes to food selections and other films that spoke to the affect we are having on the earth's freshwater supply. Students even got to view a film created by our very own Ontario Stewardship Rangers about the spread of invasive species.
After watching these films the (roughly 300) students then had the opportunity to speak with local organizations and vendors that are leading the way in resource management and environmental best practices. Below are some of the photos captured at the event. This gave our local youth the chance to see the many career paths available in the environmental field of study and how they may go about getting there.
After watching these films the (roughly 300) students then had the opportunity to speak with local organizations and vendors that are leading the way in resource management and environmental best practices. Below are some of the photos captured at the event. This gave our local youth the chance to see the many career paths available in the environmental field of study and how they may go about getting there.
Students got to examine animal pelts at the first annual Green Expo
Photo Credit: Peggy Revell, Fort Frances Times
A group of boys from J.W. Walker School gathered around the Rainy River District Trappers Council's booth to examine animal skulls
Photo Credit: Peggy Revell, Fort Frances Times
Land Stewardship and the Farmer Workshop
Want to find out how to improve your farming production AND become an even better steward of your land?Join us for a couple hours in Emo to learn how!
When:
10am - 3pm March 5th, 2011
*Lunch Provided*
***Please RSVP by Feb 25th with David May, Stewardship Coordinator:
807-274-8637 or david.may@ontario.ca***
Where:807-274-8637 or david.may@ontario.ca***
Emo Legion123 Jessie Street
Emo, Ontario
Keynote Speaker: Bryan Gilvesy
Redefining the Role of the Farmer in Environmental Wellness
After graduating from the Richard Ivey School of Business at University of Western Ontario, Bryan became the proprietor of the Y U Ranch, an award winning ranch, located in Norfolk County, Ontario.While Bryan produces Local Food Plus certified beef at the Y U Ranch, he is also the Chairman of the Norfolk County ALUS Pilot Project and Co-Chair of the Sustain Ontario Steering Committee, coalition for good food and farming.
In 2009, Bryan received the International Texas Longhorn Association Breeder of the Year award. He was also the 2008 recipient of the Canadian Agri-Food Award of Excellence for Environmental Stewardship and 2007 recipient of the Premier's Award for Agri-Food Innovation.
Abstract:
Bryan will be speaking to the experiences of a Norfolk Country community group that has been working on the Alternative Land Use Services pilot program and his personal reflection on the contribution farmers can make to environmental wellness going forward.
"It seems to me we passed a threshold sometime recently where whatever we've been doing environmentally as a society to counteract the problems created by growth and our heavy ecological footprint has not been enough. The time has come to recognize that the farmers and ranchers of Canada must be considered key environmental solution providers if we wish to solve problems like wildlife habitat losses and species at risk. This must involve engagement of the farm community and a recognition of the skills farmers can bring to conservation. By merging the interests of the farmers with environmental interests, we can create ecological solutions beneficial to all the people of Ontario." - Bryan Gilvesy
Workshop Agenda
Host:Kim Jo Bliss, Rainy River District Stewardship Council Member
- Welcome and Introduction -
Presenters:John Van Den Broeck, MNR Biodiversity/Species at Risk Biologist
- Our Communities: Living on the Edge -
Abstract:This short presentation will explore the unique continental position of the westend of Fort Frances District and relate broader landscape, climate and historic glacial patterns to species colonization and biodiversity in our area; including representation of southern, western, eastern and northern species living at the fringe of their range. After hearing this presentation, some local Rainy River residents have described this phenomenon as the "perfect storm" reflecting how unusual our circumstances are. The objective is to increase awareness of local biodiversity, which for many residents may not be immediately recognized as noteworthy from the broader Ontario perspective.
- Farming and Species at Risk Conservation -
One of the most frequently asked questions about Species at Risk (SAR) is "what species are on the endangered species list and where are they found?" This presentation will focus on local SAR that are relevant to farmers. By examining the species in the area, the habitat they use and the inter-relationship with farming practices it will become clear that the agricultural mosaic is an important contributor to Species at Risk conservation. This session is intended to open dialogue on the Endangered Species Act, 2007 as it pertains to farming and collectively share information and experiences with the species of interest outlined in the presentation.Keynote Speaker: Bryan Gilvesy
- Redefining the Role of the Farmer in Environmental Wellness -
Lunch - Provided - Please RSVP - 274-8637
Dick Trivers, Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association- Environmental Farm Plan, Incentive Programs -
Jeff Pollard, Beef Farmer- Local Stewardship Project -
David May, Stewardship Coordinator- Rainy River District Stewardship, Local Opportunities -
Land Stewardship and the Farmer Workshop is presented by:
Rainy River District Stewardship
In partnership with:
Ainsworth Engineered Canada LP
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
