Wetland Keepers Program

The wetland keepers program had only 4 attendees out of the 10 that had registered. However the program was well received by those who took it and they learned a lot. They worked in the McIntyre Marsh on the Fish lake road and were observers to many birds while they worked. This is a recommended course for all who love the outdoors. Watch for the dates of a course next summer.

TD Shore Cleanup - McIntyre Creek

The McIntyre Cleanup was held near the lower pumphouse. Because there were so many helpers we were finished in two hours. While we were there hauling out wrecked computers, bikes, pallets, etc some ran across a stolen truck and others were able to deter some adventurous individuals testing out the endurance of their vehicles by running them up steep sandy slopes. We met some new people who were interested in the area. Many thanks to the students from the college who helped clean up as well. They were the helpers who missed the hotdog/hamburger barbeque supplied by the Friends of McIntyre Creek. The Friends of McIntyre Creek would invite you to join us next year.

Which Side Are You On?

Which Side Are You On?

The screaming is so loud I have to cover my ears.
I look around wondering why no one else is listening.
“Stop!” I yell
But when they look at me
I see dollar signs where their eyes should be.
The sights and sounds of devastation surround me.
Clear cuts
Slash piles
Bareness where there once stood a forest.
Cut down
Massacred
For the almighty dollar.
Majestic beings
Trees
Screaming
As their life blood drains upon the ground
Men wielding chainsaws searching for their next victim
Tears
Screaming
Engines roaring
No time to mourn
Trucks piled sky high with lengths so long
Bits and pieces left behind
Like a warning that they will be back.
Screaming
Then crying
Homes destroyed
Bodies mangled
Loved ones gone.
A war zone
Disaster
The ultimate sacrifice given
Did anyone ask?
Or pay their respects to the lives taken?
Trees
Animals
Birds
Reptiles
Fish
All giving up something,
For us humans
Dwellers of wooden structures
Do you appreciate the sacrifice?

Written by Kathryn Marynowski