Summary of Midtown Ravines Group AGM

Vale of Avoca Gathering in 1905

The Annual General Meeting of the Midtown Ravines Group, held on 14 April, provided an opportunity for MRG member organizations (10 local neighbourhood associations) and other members of the community to get an update on the different moving parts of the overall Avoca restoration project. Meeting attendees gathered at 5pm and mingled briefly before settling …

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A Short Walking Tour of Invasive Plants in the Vale of Avoca

Date: Sunday, November 23, 10:30am to 12:00pm Meeting Point: Roxborough Parkette (30 Roxborough Drive), near traffic light at intersection of Mt. Pleasant Road and Roxborough Drive What to Expect Join us for a guided walk into the Vale of Avoca ravine to learn about the invasive plant species that are quietly transforming our local ecosystem. …

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Mud Creek Inlet Restoration Is Underway

Excavator digging in ravine surrounded by trees with fall foliage colours and bridge over stream in foreground.

Anyone walking to the Brick Works via the Chorley Park Switchback will be aware of the significant construction activities underway in the Mud Creek ravine, along with trail closures arising from the access arrangements for this work. This is the Mud Creek Inlet Restoration Project. This work will restore the inlet from Mud Creek into …

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