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MeV Mtorgnconservaton0 'Me Greenwood and Petticoat Creek conservation areas are operated by the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and represent just one small part of a much larger organization serving the communities of the greater Toronto area. Conservation authorities are special bodies set up by the i-Barb's Brooklin Dei~ "The Home Of Cura s Famous Iiuticr Taris! Yogurt Cones 4: Honiemiade Salads TconmcCnte, rook a%.)(Hwy #12) 655-495 .beauti/ul newfashions with the deicateflavour of a time gone by. î IVwtoian WMteLingehe i A ntique Rprc4uction Jeuelkiy î Viorian Fancy Paper Prcxhws î Toie ties& Va n y A esoes & mueii more! Susan Bn!s1ol,Jesica McClintock, EagI Eye, Vicoras Closet & Woonch BrooklinV*llg Shope Fine Ladlys' Clothiers 57 Baldwin S:reet, Huy. 12, Brooklin 'Ï - 655-3474 Mon. - Wed. Q30Io 530; Thurs. & Fn. 9.30 Io 800; Salt Q3010 5.00 province of Ontario to manage one of our most important natural resources -- our rivers and strcams. There are 38 conservation authorities in aIl. Each has responsibility for a spccific river system or watCrshed. Their primary objective is to protect the comnrunities they serve from flood and erosion hazards. A number of means are used to achieve this goal. Conservation authorities identify flood-suisceptible lands and work to manage development there. This is accomplisheil through regulation or the outright acquisition of hazard lands. Dams, erosion controls and re-vegetation projecLs are all important aspects of protecting watcr courses and managing flood risks. Toronto's greenspace Lands managed by the MTRCA are, in many cases, ideal for recreational uses. The conservation authority provides a wide variety of outdoor recreation opportunities to residents of the waîershed and to visitors to the Toronto area. Greenwood The Grcenwood Conservation Area on the West Duff-in "reck in Ajax offers excellent trout fishing in thc spring and fait, as well as picnic sites, hiking trails and group campsites. In September, Grcenwood hosis an annual Faîl Arts and Crafts Festival. Petticoat Creck The Petticoat Creck Conservation Area in Pickering is a summertime place on the shores of Lake Ontario. You cari beat the heat by taking a dip in the 0.6-hectare pool or enjoy the cooling breezes off the lake. Be sure t0 visit Petticoat Creek ont July 1 for the Canada Day celebration. These are just two of the many conservation areas operated by the MTRCA in a watershed that stretches from Brampton tb Ajax. History and nature Other offerings include Kortright Centre for Conservation. This natural nuseumn offers an interesting variety of prograrns to help you explore the wonders of nature and the outdoors. Black Creek Pioneer Village explores the history of early Ontario by recreating a living I8th-cenîury town comple with tradesmen in busy shops, farmers tending their livestock, a church, a milI and more. For more information about the MTRCA and its activities, caîl (416) 661-6600. Fa yRsauran Thze Whitby Inn Restaurant & Pub 90 oknsS. hibye hne#.66-65 SUMMER SAVINGS ON OUR NEW SUNDAY EVENING BUFFET Save $5.00 on one aduit dinner' wvitht rhs of one dinner at reguIar price. Adu tsS$9.95- Children $6.95 Offer etp rc-Au'-u t 3 1t, 1JQW3 -i L 6Whitby Free Press, June 30, 1993