Lower Trent Conservation is a community-based environmental agency that protects, restores and manages the natural resources within its watershed. They work with local communities to create a healthy, environmentally diverse watershed that improves the quality of life for residents, makes our area more appealing to visitors and new business and helps to ensure a more vibrant regional economy. http://www.ltc.on.ca/
Here is a little history about the area where Hedgerow is located....
A hedgerow is a row of shrubs or trees enclosing or separating fields, in this case fields that belonged to Ray Loomis. Ray Loomis was born June 5th, 1890 and died August 26th, 1983. Ray was a quiet, mild- mannered man who seldom raised his voice. He farmed his entire life and never married. He worked hard, lived frugally and was content to stay on the farm. The Loomis brothers raised horses, chickens, pigs and cattle -- Ray especially loved the animals. They had an orchard, vegetable garden and grew raspberries and strawberries. These were located near the present day parking lot. Purchased in 1831 the property remained in the Loomis family for three generations. Lower Trent Conservation bought the farm from Ray in 1975, giving Ray a lifetime lease to the home. The land has been allowed to revert back to its natural state. A small woodshed near the main entrance of the Conservation Area, some fence rows along the Junior
Loop Trail, and the open meadows are a gentle reminder of the property's farming history.
Enjoy the pretty little discovery near by!
Congratulations to the LILO CHICS and Honda4us2 on being FTF! :)