PATH Annual General Membership Meeting

May 8, 2025 7pm - 9pm

Meridian Community Centre in the Accuris Room, Fonthill

The purpose of the AGM is to provide the membership with a report on our events from the previous year, our 2024 financial report and statement, the election of Officers and Directors, and other relevant matters. 

Our Guest Speaker is one that you won't want to miss, Sean Van Derderklisf from the Niagara Region Native Centre. Sean is speaking on "Why He is Not an Environmentalist." The Public part of the meeting will be the first part, preceding our business meeting. Only members are allowed to be present at that part of the meeting.

PATH 4th Annual Earth Day Rally

Saturday April 19, 2025 1pm - 3pm Rain or Shine

Peace Park, Fonthill

Featuring:

The Niagara Region Native Centre Drummers & Singers, with blessings from their Elders

Mayor Marv Junkin - Spokesperson for the Municipalities of Canada For Earth Day 2025

Regional Councilor, Wayne Olson

Sharon Pfeifer, Niagara Peninsula Conservation Foundation

And more!

Live Music: Jamie Snider and the Raging Grannies

Bring Family, friends, a lawn chair and umbrella

For more information contact: pelhampath@gmail.com

PATH Annual Steve Bauer Trail Cleanup

Monday April 14, 2025 9:30am

Steve Bauer Trail Entrace between 1054 & 1050 Quaker Rd, Pelham ON

Street Parking available

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ATTENTION MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS:

We are looking for a large turnout!

Media Event and photo opt on Monday, April 14, 9:30 am. PATH Annual Earth Week Cleanup of the entire Steve Bauer Trail Kickoff! We will gather at the Quaker Rd. Entrance. Use 1051 Quaker Rd. for a Google search. See the circle on the map for location

Please wear appropriate clothing, boots, gloves and something to pick up garbage.

PATH General Membership Meeting

Thursday March 27, 2025

Meridian Community Centre in the Accuris Room

PATH's next General Membership Meeting is on Thursday, March 27, at the Meridian Community Centre in the Accuris Room. The meeting starts at seven and runs until 9 pm. Our feature of the night is a video from Diana Beresford-Koger (Speaker for the Trees.)The video's title is "What We Can Learn from the Technology Nature" which will start the General Membership Meeting. We hope to see you there. Joanne Jones will accept volunteer registrations for our standing committees. Membership applications and dues will be accepted at the meeting. This meeting is open to the Public, so could you bring along a friend? We are hoping for a significant turnout. 

Pelham Town Council Meeting

Wed. March 5, 2025 9am

Attendance Needed

SOS, mark March 5th on your calendar. PATH needs as many people as possible to attend the Town of Pelham Council meeting this Wednesday at 9 a.m.

The first item on the agenda is "Tree Protection Practices in the Town of Pelham," so you won't be there long. Graham Pett will give PATH's presentation, and we need your show of support.. 

Hike Through Merrit Road Welands

Sunday Feb 2, 2025 12pm

 Park along Merritt Rd. on the west side of Rice Rd

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

To assist in planting over 300 trees in Lathrop Nature Preserve

The Board of Directors for Pelham Advocates for Trees and Habitat (PATH) cordially invites you to an organized hike through the Undeveloped Road allowance of Merritt Road between Carract and Rice Road. We have planned this hike for International Wetland Day, Sunday, February 2, at noon. We are gathering at the Rice Road Entrance of the road allowance. We suggest that participants park along Merritt Rd. on the west side of Rice Rd. Please wear appropriate clothing and boots for hiking in winter weather.

Please confirm your participation in this hike as soon as possible.

Ecologist Albert Garofalo, who teaches plant Identification at Niagara College, will guide this hike. He has been PATH's go-to guide for the past few years because of his vast knowledge of wetlands, woodlands, flora, and fauna and his superb orator skills. You will not finish this hike without gaining an incredible amount of knowledge provided by Albert.

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Tree Planting at Lathrop Nature Preserve

Saturday Oct 19, 2024 9am - 12:30pm, or Rain Date Sunday Oct 20, 2024

Address: Marlene Stewart Streit Park, 55 Park Ln, Fonthill, ON

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

To assist in planting over 300 trees in Lathrop Nature Preserve

 Join us as we plant native tree saplings at the Lathrop Nature Preserve. Physical activity will involve walking approximately two kilometres over uneven terrain, bending, crouching, carrying one- to two-gallon potted shrubs, and digging holes using shovels. Please bring your own shovels and gardening gloves if you have them. Snacks will be provided, but please bring your own water bottle and bag to carry necessary items in. 

More Details and Register here: https://www.natureconservancy.ca/en/where-we-work/ontario/events/tree-planting-at-lathrop-nature-preserve.html

Canada Tree Day Hike

Wednesday, September 25,  4:00 pm

Location; Woodstream Park on Spruceside Crescent

 We’ll embark on an easy and short educational hike along the Steve Bauer Trail behind the south side of the park. We stop to discover the old-growth Trees along the trail. After the hike, we will return to Woodstream Park for a small ceremony.

PATH is hoping to see you there.

Significant Tree Photo Challenge!

Challenge Details

Our Goal: Post at least 200 pictures of September 22 and 28. 

What is PATH's definition of a significant tree?

Evergreen Trees: Any evergreen tree (excluding holly) with a diameter of at least **15 inches (38.1 cm)** measured at Designated Standard Height (DSH), which is 4.5 feet (137.6 cm) above ground level (Breast height).

Deciduous Trees: Any deciduous tree that is at least 12 inches (30.48 cm) at breast height, excluding poplar or Box elder (Manitoba Maple, Ash- leaved maple, scientifically known as Acer Negundo), should be excluded as a significant tree.

How to Participate

1. Take Photos: Capture images of significant trees on your property.

2. Identify the Species (Optional): If you know the species, please include

it; if not, we'll help identify it.

3. Share Your Stories: If you have a short story about your tree, we'd love

to read it.

4. Post on Facebook: Upload your photos and stories to our Facebook group page, Pelham PATH, during National Forest Week.

Stay Tuned: Once we've met the Town's requirements for tree registrations, we'll share the details on our website, Facebook page, and in a future newsletter.

PATH Annual Steve Baurer Trail Cleanup Week

Kickoff April 15 At Quaker Road Trail Entrance (Across from The Country Corner Deli)

  PATH is holding its Annual Week to clean up the 22 kilometres of the Steve Baurer Trail in Pelham from April 15 to April 21.

The official kickoff date and time is April 15 at 10 am at the Quaker Road Entrance. We are inviting the Pelham Environment and Climate Adaptation Advisor

Committee, Pelham Active Transportation Committee, Pelham Councillors, and Regional Councillors to come out and show their support for this initiative.

PATH Facilitates The Town of Pelham N.C.F. Environmental Grant - Part 4 Educational Seminar

March 26 at Fonthill, Meridian Community Centre

In the Accursi Room, Doors Open at 6:30 pm

  The Value of our Natural Heritage (Trees & Wetlands) Seminar Starts at 7:00 pm

Albert Garofalo is a well known Field Biologist for over twenty years, working with many Conservation Authorities, the Provincial Government as a Wetland Evaluator, and Environment Canada Researcher on Ocean Wetlands and continues his work as an Instructor at Niagara College in Welland.

Albert is an exciting orator and his seminar is a must for all ages concerned with our Natural Heritage in the Town of Pelham, surrounding area, and Climate Change

Albert’s seminar will delve into the value and interconnection of trees and wetlands.

He will be highlighting the human benefits that comes from our natural environment.

Town of Pelham through the Niagara Community Foundation Grant and Facilitated by PATH Presents:

The Study of Trees in the Urban Forest Seminar, by Ivan Fredette

February 13, Accursi Room at the Meridian Community Centre 

Doors open at 6:30. Seminar 7-8 pm. 

PATH General Membership Meeting 8-9

  Ivan Fredette is a certified arborist and the owner of Safe Tree. He believes in maintaining the balance between humans and trees, ensuring our community thrives harmoniously with Nature. Through expert care and compassionate commitment, we safeguard our planet’s invaluable arboreal assets for future generations to cherish.

Ivan will share his insights and knowledge of our urban forest and how to safeguard your tree from invasive insects and other hazards. This seminar will change your outlook on trees in private properties and how they intertwine within the natural environment. Through care and commitment, residents can safeguard invaluable assets for future generations to cherish.

There will be a Questions & Answers period after Ivan’s presentations.

Community Tree Planting

Join the community tree planting!

When: Friday, November 24, 2023 11:00 a.m.

Where: Marlene Stewart Streit Park, 55 Park Lane, Fonthill

All are welcome; no pre-registration is required.

To participate in this family-friendly event, bring a shovel (if you have one), gardening gloves and lots of energy; we will supply the rest - the trees, and forestry specialists. The event is held rain or shine, and appropriate outdoor clothing including sturdy shoes (steel toe if possible) are recommended.

The Town of Pelham gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation.

PATH Hike Through The Lathrop Preserve

September 30, Rain-day October 7 - Marlene Stewart Streit Park
10:00 to 12pm & 1:30 3:30 pm

Hike through the Lathrop Preserve. PATH is facilitating this educational hike for the Town of Pelham's grant from the Niagara Community Foundation.

Well-known Niagara Field Biologist Albert Garofalo will lead an educational forest tour.

This will be a two-hour hike with talks about the significance of the Lathrop Preserve and its vegetation. The value of correct restoration and the care of trees will be topics.

Twenty-five maximum participants pre-registration is a must. Two hikes will be arranged if we need to. Morning 10 am - 12 pm and 1:30- 3:30 pm for the afternoon, a total of fifty. We will gather at the Marlene Stewart Streit Park by the Pelham Public Pool (at the PIT).

You must register with the Town Of Pelham. by calling the Culture and Community Enhancement Programmer, Lauren Phillips, at 905-732-7888

Please wear proper footwear for hiking, hiking poles or walking sticks, bug repellent and dress according to the weather. Remember, Lathrop Preserve is part of the Short Hills.

PATH At Fabulous Fenwick Lions Club Parade 

May 26, Friday, Bethany Reform Church
6:00 pm

Friday Night, May 26, at 6:00 pm, PATH will gather at Bethany Reform Church on Balfour St. for the Fabulous Fenwick Lions Club Parade. You are invited to help make this Parade a big success for PATH. We hope you and your family will join us for the march or ride on the float. Everyone is welcome, including your well-behaved pets.

The Parade will end at Fenwick Centennial Park on Church St. Participants will be ferried back to the Church to pick up their vehicles.

PATH 2nd Annual Earth Day Rally

April 22th, 2023 Saturday, Meridian Community Centre
Rain or Shine, 1:00 to 3:00 pm

PDF Notice

We will be joined by Indigenous “Strong Water Women” Singers
Main Guest Speakers- Liz Benneian from Biodiversity and Climate Action Change, and Joe Shawana, Indigenous Youth Activist

Bring your Family and Friends with Lawn Chairs

Silent Auction By PATH

April 15 -16, 2023 Tuesday, Meridian Community Centre
Accursi Room, 7:00 to 9:00 pm

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Painter, Krista McMillan has graciously donated this magnificent acrylic painting of a cherry tree that once stood at Balls Falls.

This painting will be on display at the Pelham Home Show April 15-16.

Bid in person at the Home Show or email your bid to pelhampath@gmail.com 

PATH Annual General Membership Meeting

April 4th. Tuesday, Meridian Community Centre
Accursi Room, 7:00 to 9:00 pm

PDF Notice

Special Guest Speaker: 7:15 to 7:45 pm
Herb Sawatzky from the Group 50x30
Visit our Website: pelhampath.ca or Facebook: pelhampath

Notice of Public Meeting - Kunda Park Phase 4 

Monday, February 13, 2023  -  5:30PM

Notice of Public Meeting

PDF Notice

PLACE:   This hearing will be held remotely by Zoom Webinar

Town Council approved Public Hearings to be held remotely via By-law No. 4505 (2022).  The Town of Pelham will be livestreaming this Public Meeting at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/user/TownOfPelham/live

File Numbers:    26T19-020-02 & AM-03-2020

Subject Lands:  Part of Thorold Township Lot 173 (Kunda Park Phase 4) 

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Canada Day Grand Parade 

FRIDAY, JULY 1, 2022  -  3PM

The Town of Pelham is putting on a big Canada Day celebration and parade, and Pelham PATH is participating. We have our very own float and are looking for participation. Wear your "Green T-shirts" and come on out. Contact Mike Jones to participate. For more information about the festivities, visit the Town's website. 

Fenwick Lions Grand Parade

FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2022

Pelham PATH is participating in the Parade. Members and friends are invited to join us at 6 PM at Bethany Christian Reformed Church on Balfour Street. The Parade starts at 7 PM. Wear your green t-shirts. Free 'Friends of the Steve Bauer Trail' t-shirts for the first 25 participants who sign up. View the official facebook event page for more information. Contact Mike Jones to participate. 

Earth Day Rally

SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2022

PATH's 1st Annual Earth Day Rally. Meet at Peace Park at 1PM, rain or shine! The Strong Water Women from the Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre will be in attendance as well as local musicians. After the speakers, those who are able will take a short walk around the community. Bring your signs! Show your concern about the climate crisis and other local issues. This is an election year. There is no better time to demonstrate to politicians that citizens want action on these issues. All of Niagara's environmental organizations, nature clubs and citizens are encouraged to attend!

Art Show and Reception

APRIL 2, 2022    1-3PM 

Krista McMillan Art, in collaboration with PATH and Adam Shoalts, invite you to attend an art show and reception at the Meridian Community Centre located at 100 Meridian Way in Fonthill.

Krista McMillan is an acrylic artist who works in a loose impressionistic style. She paints a variety of trees and landscapes inspired from time spent in nature. She works and lives in the Niagara area of Ontario Canada. 

Named one of the “greatest living explorers” by Canadian Geographic, and declared “Canada’s Indiana Jones” by the Toronto Star, Adam Shoalts is a professional adventurer and the author of four national best-selling books.  

Additional thanks to the Town of Pelham and the Pelham Arts Advisory Committee.

New Logo Contest

UNTIL FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Seeing our name has been changed and this is a truly grass movement, I believe we need a logo. I have created an sample that I came up with. You do not have to use mine, improve or design your own. By looking at mine it is obvious that I am not a great artist. I am hoping that you can come up with something that will be much better. Your reward is having your design on our website, Facebook group page, and next T-shirt  with acknowledgment. Hoping that all ages will enter. Contest runs to February 28th. Good Luck to all participates. 

Mike Jones

'National Tree Day' Walk 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Wednesday September 23rd we are celebrating the 10th Annual Tree Day in Canada. To commemorate this day, the Pelham Tree Conservation Society will be hosting a walk from Merritt Road entry of the Steve Bauer Trail to Peace Park. The walk starts at 4:30 sharp!! Please wear your Friends of the Steve Bauer Trail T-shirts if you have one. If not don’t worry, maybe you could find something of Green.

At the end of the walk, we are going to present to the Town a signed T-shirt from Steve Bauer. I have been told by our Mayor that it will be placed in the Meridian Community Centre for public viewing next to the Marlene Stewart Streit Display!

Feel free to bring your whole family and friends, just dont forget to bring your masks and maintain safe distances.

Hope to see you all there!

Youth Art  Contest

POSTERS DUE BY APRIL 24, 2021 

Calling all young artists between the ages of 10-19 yrs. who are also budding environmentalists – this Youth Art Challenge should be right up your alley!! Check it out!! The Pelham Art Festival’s theme for 2021 is OUR PLANET, OUR FUTURE. When we heard about the Rotary Club’s Great Lakes Watershed Cleanup initiative, we thought it was a great idea to promote their awesome event by doing a poster contest for that purpose and while we were at it, an art contest for the May Online Festival too!

Zoom Meeting

THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2021

This Thursday from 7:00 to 8:00 pm we will be having our first Zoom Meeting. I am really looking forward to hearing from you and providing as much information that I have available. The purpose of this meeting is to update everyone on what has been going on since December, when our first major campaign on trying to preserve the Steve Bauer Trail and what has transpired since the Town Council has reported to having received our information and petitions. We are currently working on a game plan to go forward and hoping for your input on our direction. Also the topic of Earth Day has came been brought up. Suggestions and getting volunteers will be on the agenda. Anyone who would like an invite to the meeting, email pelhamtreeconservationsociety@gmail.com OR send Mike Jones a message via Facebook Messenger. Hope to see you there!