RONDEAU PROVINCIAL PARK NATURALIST PROGRAMME 



In its third consecutive summer, the Rondeau Park Naturalist 

 Programme attracted Increased public Interest In all Its features. 



Although In a temporary building, the Museum continued to be a 

 centre of Interest. Open for 57 days from June 26 to September 12 

 between the hours of 2.00 p.m. and 5*00 p.m. the Museum was visited 

 by 4,855 people. The greatest daily attendance was 280. The average 

 attendance per day was 85 which was a 50^ increase over last year. 



In the Museum were displayed representative flora and fauna of 

 Rondeau Park in the form of mounted specimens and study skins. Out- 

 side were live displays of amphibious reptiles and mammals including 

 badger, skunk and raccoon. 



Throughout the summer three conducted nature hikes were held each 

 week. In addition, five dawn bird hikes were held. Two special Jiikes 

 were arranged for groups from two local public schools. The total of 

 57 hikes were attended by 479 hikers. 



Three labelled nature trails were maintained. Along these trails 

 were labelled the plants, shrubs, trees and other points of nature 

 interest. During the season, 647 hikers signed the trail registration 

 books. 



Public lectures, illustrated with coloured slides, were given once 

 a week. These included various topics concerning the natural environ- 

 ment. A total of 313 attended the nine lectures. In addition, lectures 

 were given to special groups, such as schools, Sunday schools and Scout 

 Troops. This year there were four such meetings with a total attendance 

 of 336. 



In addition to the programme, a display was arranged to represent 

 the Department at the Chatham Fair. Throughout the summer, assistance 

 was given to visiting naturalists and the collection of plant specimens 

 was continued. 



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