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The History of Fences Download as iCal file
 
Friday 17 February 2017, 07:30pm
 

Who: David Hawke, The History of Fences

Fences are the "unsung hero" of our collective history; used to keep things in, keep things out, define property or direct flow, fences have been a major tool utilized by all societies. This presentation will review the uses and needs of fences, as well as their constructions. There is a close relationship between the soil, the vegetation and the people of an area as to the function and construction of a fence. Nowadays the shrubs and grasses that grow in long ago fencelines provide a special place for wildlife.
 
David Hawke is probably well known to most BFNC members as he has worked in the the nature interpretaion centres of Tiny Marsh and Wye Marsh, and was the local Breeding Bird Atlas co-ordinator for the first edition. Currently, David is the Stewardship Program Manger for the Couchiching Conservancy land trust, looking after 45 properties that encompass 12,500 acres (and have a lot of fences!).
 
Location Northwest Barrie United Church Hall, 464 Ferndale Drive North, Barrie
 
Doors open at 7:00 pm. Program starts at 7.30 pm