{"id":1127,"date":"2014-04-30T15:51:48","date_gmt":"2014-04-30T19:51:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pottonheritage.org\/?page_id=1127"},"modified":"2014-11-23T18:22:57","modified_gmt":"2014-11-23T23:22:57","slug":"spring-and-summer-activities-2014","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pottonheritage.org\/?page_id=1127","title":{"rendered":"Spring and Summer Activities 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"

Discover our Historical and Natural Heritage<\/strong><\/p>\n

Excursions are free of charge to Association members<\/strong>
\n$5 required from non-members<\/strong><\/p>\n

(Download in pdf format)<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunday, May 11th, 10 a.m.<\/span><\/strong>
\nMother\u2019s Day! Outing for the entire family and friends with no fee for non-members. Daffodils and early Spring flowers growing in Vi Bielski\u2019s garden. Vi is a natural garden architect with life-long experience. Then to Edith Smeesters\u2019 garden. Edith is the author of several books on ecological gardening. There will be an opportunity for you to ask questions of both gardeners. Bring your lunch and beverages. Meet: 216 Leadville. Information: Carol 450-292-4844 or Janine 450-292-3780.<\/p>\n

Saturday, May 24th, 10 a.m.<\/span><\/strong>
\nVisit to Fullerton Pond accompanied by G\u00e9rard Leduc. Hike of 4 km in the Green Mountain Reserve, ( www.rnmv.ca ). The terrain is flat. Bring your lunch. Fee of $5.00 per person for a day pass. Meet: Parc Andr\u00e9-Gagnon.
\nInformation: Carol 450-292-4844.<\/p>\n

Sunday, June 1st, 1:30 p.m.<\/span><\/strong>
\nFree Lecture at Mansonville Town Hall. A lecture, in English, will be given by Historian James Manson, a descendant of the original Manson family. The topic will be the Ruiter brothers and their involvement with the revolution and settlement in Mansonville. Sandwiches, coffee and tea will be served. You may bring your own beverage. Information: Carol 450-292-4844.<\/p>\n

Saturday, June 14th, 1:30 p.m.<\/span><\/strong>
\nWalk on a trail and in the woods with Louise Gratton, director of science and stewardship for Nature Conservancy and scientific advisor for the Appalachian Corridor. Topic: \u201cFor better or worse, how nature changes nature\u201d. Meet: near 87 chemin Etang Sugar Loaf. Fee: $5.00 towards the excursion. $10.00 towards the BBQ at Carol\u2019s.
\nBring your own beverages.Reservations: before June 7th at Carol\u2019s 450-292-4844.<\/p>\n

Weekends from June 21st to October 12th
\nSaturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

AN EXHIBITION OF PHOTOS
\nAT THE MANSONVILLE ROUND BARN<\/strong><\/p>\n

An extensive exhibition: \u201cThe Landscapes of Potton \u2013 Our Collective Cultural Heritage<\/a>\u201d.
\nFree Admission. Information: Hans Walser 450-292-3566.
\nOn line: info@pottonheritage.org.<\/p>\n

Saturday, June 28th, 10 a.m.<\/span><\/strong>
\nVisit to Potton Springs,\u00a0 discovered around 1828, by Nathan Banfill. The sulphurous waters were thought to be of therapeutic value. G\u00e9rard Leduc will be our guide. Meet: Corner of ch. Potton Springs and ch. Schoolcraft. Bring your lunch. Information: Carol 450-292-4844.<\/p>\n

Sunday, July13th, 1:30 p.m<\/strong>.<\/span>
\nEasy climb to Hawk Mountain, property of Potton born Kurt Steinbach, son of Herman Steinbach who settled here in 1929 from Germany. Meet: ch. Bellevue and ch. Steinbach. Bring finger food to share and your favourite beverage and a blanket. Information: Janine Sourdif 450-292-3780.<\/p>\n

Saturday, September 6th, 1 p.m.<\/span><\/strong>
\nOne of our most popular events! A Corn Roast on the lakeshore of Perkins Landing! Pot-luck salads and desserts will make a meal. Bring your own dishes and your favourite beverage, In case of bad weather, we will try again the following day, Sunday September 7th.
\nReservations: Janine Sourdif 450-292-3780.<\/p>\n

Notes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Excursions are free of charge to Association members,<\/strong>
\n $5 required from non-members<\/strong><\/p>\n

For additional information:<\/strong><\/p>\n