The Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre is hosting a geology bus tour on Saturday, September 25. The adventure begins with coffee and an illustrated overview of the “last half-billion years” of the Bruce-Grey area in the Bruce Power Theatre at the Museum, with tour guide, Clarke Birchard. 

You will then set off on a field trip by bus, with a series of short hikes on foot, to explore an assortment of geological and glacial features between Port Elgin and Lion’s Head. A few years ago, Birchard was part of a team who authored a book entitled The Geology and Landforms of Grey and Bruce Counties. “Clarke’s knowledge of the geology of the area is quite extensive, and he has a wonderful way of imparting this information to his audience,” says Nancy White, program coordinator for the Bruce County Museum. “Always lively and informative!” 

A resident of Chesley, Birchard has not wasted any time since retirement (after 36 years in education), as he is busy volunteering for various community projects and organizations, leading nature tours for adult groups, working for the protection of natural areas for the future, speaking on environmental topics, traveling, and just playing! He is currently also a member of the Saugeen Field Naturalists Club, Ontario Nature and the Bruce Trail Conservancy. 

Says Birchard, “Dress for the weather; wear comfortable walking/ hiking shoes; bring lunch and a drink, suntan lotion, and a hat – binoculars might be good too!” Water & juice will be provided on the bus. 

There is limited seating for this bus tour, so tickets must be purchased by September 20. Tickets are $40 +HST for Museum Members and $50 + HST for General Public. Call the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre to order your tickets at 519-797-2080.  
 

Tour Hours:  8:30AM - 5:00PM

Doors open at 8:15AM for coffee and sign-in

For More Information Contact: 

Nancy White – Program Coordinator

Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre

Phone (519)797-2080 or 1-866-318-8889