This page will be updated as we build our events program. We’ll try to include not only our own events but those of other stakeholders where the focus is the BMBCL. Events will also continue to be listed on our Facebook page and via direct invitation.
PLEASE NOTE: Some events may be limited to “members only”—another good reason to join the Friends of Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes Society!
Click on each tab/section below to find details about specific events.
Friends of BMBCL offers guided hikes for those who might want to explore the woods but who would feel more comfortable in a group with others leading the way. If you want to join in, check out the Guided Hikes Calendar below:
Click for more information on Stewardship.
Limited spaces available!
The role of a Trail Steward will be to monitor activity of other hikers on the trails within the park. Trail Stewards will be expected to engage hikers, where appropriate, and in a non-confrontational way, look for opportunities to educate hikers on appropriate trail use. Trail Stewards are expected to help maintain the trails by picking up garbage and may be asked to assist in rehabilitating trail damage caused by overuse.
This training is being provided through the Bluff Wilderness Trail Association. In return, the association asks that any time you hike through one of their trails you submit an incident report to them, if required. Incident reporting will be discussed at the training sessions.
By applying to participate in the Trail Stewardship training sessions you are committing to assisting with the Stewardship Program for the Blue Mountain – Birch Cove Lakes Regional Wilderness Park.
Saturday, May 7, 2022 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: May 4, 2022
Click here to sign up and/or receive more details.
Virtual Presentation for Members: “Hear the Quiet!”
Friday, May 29 & Saturday, May 30, 2020 – 10:30 – 11:30 a..m. (either date)
A backgrounder on the history and current issues related to the creation of HRM’s proposed, Blue Mountain – Birch Cove Lakes Regional Wilderness Park. If you have previously offered or are considering a volunteer role with Friends, this is where you want to be on either of these dates. In addition to the Blue Mountain story, you will learn about current volunteer opportunities and how to get started. Discussion will follow the presentation.
Membership & pre-registration is required!
Presenters will include:
Host, Richard Vinson, Communications Chair
Anne Vaughan, Membership Chair
Diana Whalen, Co-Chair
Mary Ellen Donovan, Co-Chair
April 29 – May 8, 2022
2022 City Nature Challenge by Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF)
Join the CWF, as Canadian cities take on the world and each other in a challenge to see who can make the most observations of nature. Simply upload your observations via your iNaturalist.ca account, with hashtage #iNaturalistCanada.
The Board of Friends of Blue Mountain Birch Cove Lakes meets monthly from September to June. Please bluemountainbirchcovelakes@gmail.com if you would like additional information or are interested in joining the Board of Directors.