Fred Knight says….Frednuary 10, 2008 at 5:08 am Edit
I have found so much pleasure in Skunks Misery on all of my visits. The area is so peaceful and quiet and I love taking a nice relaxing ride through the area on my off road bike. I do not ride there because I want to destroy [...]
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Kudos! on your website. I grew up living in McNaughtonville, In 1991 I moved over next to Newport’s on Furnival Rd. Then lived in Woodgreen where I ran a business with my family. I am currently living in Wortlley Village in London. I can say first hand that I am ready to bring my family [...]
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Newport Forest: is a 110-acre (45 ha) area on the south side of the Thames River. The property consists mainly of lowland forest, with some upland forest (the Hogsback), meadow, ravine slopes and bluff forests, and floodplain. Title to the Newport Forest was transferred to Thames Talbot Land Trust in June 2007.[1] It is a [...]
Filed under: Community Identity, Heritage, Paint Creek and Mill Pond, Skunk's Misery | Tagged: birdwatching, businesses opportunites, Carolinian forest, economic development, retiring baby boomers, strategic planning | No Comments »
“Skunk’s Misery” consists of forest, grassland, wetland and watercourses. It straddles three counties and links to the Thames River. The woodlands play a significant role in protecting the air, soil and water. Skunk’s Misery is one of the few places in Canada where you can find a mix of Carolinian trees, such as Chestnut, Sassafras, [...]
Filed under: Business, Skunk's Misery, Wardsville Roundtable Nov 28, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Vance and Kathy Blackmore send this in: Horse camps are big in the U.S. Horses and their riders drive in to the area from away. They go riding and pay for the use of the trails on the honour system. They have a great time and then proceed to spend money in the surrounding area. Big [...]
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Birders know all about Skunk’s Misery forest. They come from around the world to quietly see some of the rarest birds in the Country. Many of the rare warblers depend on large (200 acres) undisturbed forests. Cerulean, Prothonotary and Hooded Warblers can be seen mating in the forests surrounding Skunks Misery. Many more rare species of plants [...]
Filed under: Skunk's Misery, Wardsville Roundtable Nov 28, 2007 | Tagged: birdwatching, businesses opportunites, Carolinian forest, economic development, retiring baby boomers, strategic planning | 5 Comments »
