Exhibits 



Visual conservation appeals were featured in the Department's exhibits at 

 many shows and fairs in Ontario. The major displays handled through Head Office 

 were at the following: 



CANADIAN NATIONAL EXHIBITION, TORONTO 



At the C.N.E., displays consisted of a realistic forest fire scene, and a portable 

 setting of the snakes of Ontario. Other exhibits were hunter safety training, timber, 

 provincial parks, Research, Lands and Surveys, fish, animals and birds, and a 

 children's poster contest. A nature trail, on the central mound featured cages of 

 identified birds and small animals. Various species of trees, growing on the mound, 

 were identified by signs. Also featured was an Indian building a birch bark canoe 

 and carving axe handles and paddles. 



The Conservation Poster Contest, for elementary school children from six to 

 fourteen years of age, was repeated this year. A Grand Prize of $100.00 was pre- 

 sented for the best poster. First, second and third prizes, in each of three age 

 groups, in amounts of $50.00, $25.00 and $15.00 were awarded. Thirty honour- 

 able mentions, ten in each age group, were presented with books. 



CANADIAN NATIONAL SPORTSMEN'S SHOW, TORONTO 



The exhibit at this Show featured Ontario's game, fish, wildlife, snakes, forest 

 protection, parks, hunter safety training, fur, timber and wildlife management. 



CENTRAL CANADA EXHIBITION, OTTAWA 



A completely new display featured an animal and fish pavilion. Also included 

 were a provincial parks display and forest fire fighting equipment. 



ROYAL AGRICULTURAL WINTER FAIR, TORONTO 



Theme of the display was the growing of trees from seed. A talk given by 

 foresters, told the tree's story from seed to sawmill. 

 A display of wildlife was also included. 



AID TO DISTRICTS 



Full co-operation was given to district offices participating in sportsmen's 

 shows and agricultural fairs such as the Western Fair at London, the International 

 Plowing Match at Peterborough and the Timmins Sportsmen's Show. 



Lecture Tours 



The Department kept in touch with the public through fish and game associ- 

 ations, schools, church groups, service clubs and youth organizations. Illustrated 

 lectures were given on all aspects of the Department's work. 



The following Table provides a summary of lectures delivered by head office 

 and field staff during the fiscal year. A summary of lecture tours carried out by the 

 Ontario Forestry Association during the same period is included in the Depart- 

 ment's figures: 



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