Bush walk during which a variety of plants are located, identified and  their uses (edibility, medicinal properties, and physical uses) discussed and /or demonstrated by a life long bush person . Participants will never see the bush the same after this walk! Plants you previously would have walked by oblivious to their existence will suddenly be everywhere you go! Please dress in clothing that will protect you from mosquitoes, existing weather conditions, and off trail bushwhacking! Proper footwear is a must. No sandals or flip flops!! Remember to bring enough water for the entire walk.  A small backpack is recommended to carry your water, lunch, extra clothing and other essential items. Remember to bring cameras, cell phones and/or notepads  to record the plants and info. about them. You will be introduced to probably over 100 plants(according to previous participants) so recording might assist in remembering after this event! Don't worry we wont be in a hurry and all will get a chance to be hands on and up close to all plants we find and examine. Don't be afraid to ask questions or share your knowledge. I don't claim to be the guru of anything but anything I know I will gladly share with you. Participants meet at the Hanmer Valley Shopping Center Lot (5085 Reg. Rd.80, Hanmer, Ont.) near the northwest entrance at 09:00am.
 
Instructor/guide #1  : Mike Paquette 35+ years of primitive skills- 13 yrs. as search and rescue coordinator - life long bush person 55 years+ ( Come Walk with me Adventures ) Network affiliate
 
Instructor/guide #2 :  Jason Paquette 12 year combat arms military experience operating in bush environments independent, life long bush experience 30 years+ and owner operator of ( Keepers of the Wild) guide,  bushskills instructor, adventure specialist
 
PLEASE be ready for any weather condition as we adventure regardless of rain or shine conditions. You should be physically capable of hiking for the day and able to walk off the trail for some parts of the adventure. Dress appropriately with proper pants, proper hiking boots ( NO flip flops of little shoes), jacket, gloves.  Bring a minimal day pack for yourself to carry items you wish to carry on the adventure. We recommend camera, rain gear, change of socks, small bush knife, water, water container, bug repellant, sunscreen, snacks, lunch and anything else you may require.

PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE THEIR OWN TRANSPORTATION ARRANGED... Participants meet at the  at 0845am  Hanmer Valley Shopping Center Lot (5085 Reg. Rd.80, Hanmer, Ont.) near the northwest entrance
 
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE NORTH OF CAPREOL OUTSIDE OF CELLULAR COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES about 15-20mins ride down MOOSE MOUNTAIN MINE RD. at IRONSIDE LAKE Rd.
 
Upon arrival ( at the mall / meeting point )  participants check inn with our guide(s) and hand inn their signed release of liability & assumption of risk waiver and pay any outstanding balances.
 
Soon as we have everybody or latest departure 900 am we depart and head north of Capreol in caravan (following  the guide vehicle) to Iron side Lake Road.
 
AGAIN !   PLEASE BE ADVISED THERE IS NO CELLULAR PHONE SERVICE AT THIS LOCATION.
Vehicles will be left parked on the side of the road or in a nearby pit and all participants will gather in a group upon arrival and the event will begin.