Active seniors, and other interested adults, have the opportunity to do just that during an event at one of the world’s noted fossil sites, Rock Glen Conservation Area near Arkona.
The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) is hosting ‘Rock Glen Time Travel: Fossils and Local History’ as part of its walk-and-talk series of events. The event takes place on Tuesday, August 11 from 10:00 a.m. until noon at Rock Glen Conservation Area, near Arkona, site of the gorgeous Rock Glen Falls and the world-renowned Arkona Lions Museum and Information Centre.
Active local seniors and tourists have the opportunity to experience one of the world’s renowned fossil sites and see a scenic area waterfall during a nature walk-and-talk that is part of a series open to anyone but is especially designed for active seniors.
“Archaeologists and paleontologists have been travelling to Rock Glen and surrounding area to view unique fossils for decades,” said Julie Hicks, ABCA Conservation Education Specialist.
Rock Glen Conservation Area is located at 8680 Rock Glen Road, Arkona, Ontario, just two kilometres northeast of the village of Arkona (40 minutes west of London and east of Sarnia). The gatehouse phone number is 519-828-3071.
“This is a great way for active seniors to come out to learn a little more about fossils and to share stories with one another,” said Hicks. Anyone is welcome to attend the event. Interested people can join ABCA staff at the Arkona Lions Museum and Information Centre at Rock Glen. Participants are encouraged to bring a hat, a bottle of water, and hiking shoes, as they will be taking the stairs down into the Gorge in the Conservation Area. The cost is $5 per person and beverages will be available afterwards (please bring your own mug).
For more information on the Seniors Walk-and-talk events, phone Julie or Denise at
519-235-2610 or 1-888-286-2610, e-mail jhicks@abca.on.ca or dbiega@abca.on.ca or visit www.abca.on.ca
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