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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday November 17, 2007 - 11 New guidebook on Halton trails launched Conservation Halton has published a new trial guidebook that includes a walking program for trees. The guidebook, called Halton Hikes, describes 50 of the best trails in Halton and includes a pedometer to track footsteps. The adventure guide includes detailed directions, trail maps, notes on flora and fauna and special tips on getting the most from your outdoor adventure. Birding hot spots, wildflower viewing sites, great fishing holes, breathtaking scenic lookouts, incredible hiking and biking trails, farm markets and scenic drives are just some of the outdoor adventures that are described in Halton Hikes. The guidebook provides detailed information on each trail, route, or destination along with a note about the most famous person known to have hiked the trail. The foreword to Halton Hikes is co-written by international artist Robert Bateman and his wife, photographer Birgit Bateman, who hiked many of the trails while living and working in Halton for years. Halton Hikes is also a recipe to become more physically active while helping improve the environment at the same time. The book's Footsteps for Trees program is a fun way for families and individuals to track their steps while hiking in nearby parks and conservation areas. Participants count their steps while hiking or skiing, with the use of a pedometer, which is included in the guidebook. When specific target levels of steps are reached, Conservation Halton will plant trees to increase forest cover. The more steps you take, the better your health and the health of our ecosystem becomes. When you reach 10,000 steps (about three hours hiking) and submit your result online, Conservation Halton will plant a tree to improve watershed health. "Hiking in nature is the supreme human activity for body, mind and spirit," said Robert Bateman. "Use Halton Hikes to find your own nodes and special places. They are countless and your footsteps will help Conservation Halton plant more trees for the environment." The new book is available at most bookstores and from Conservation Halton for $19.95 with net proceeds used for tree planting programs. More information on the Halton Hikes guidebook and Footsteps for Trees program is available by calling 905- 3361158. Clearview Neighbourhood Branch Now Open Clearview Neighbourhood Branch 1148 Winston Churchill Blvd., Unit E (entrance off Sheridan Garden Drive) Regular Hours of Operation: Tuesday: 10:00am to 6:00pm Wednesday: 4:00pm to 8:00pm Thursday: 4:00pm to 8:00pm Saturday: 1:00pm to 5:00pm (Closed Monday, Friday and Sunday) Thank You Oakville for choosing us as: Best Shutter/Blinds and Best Custom Window Coverings SNS Shades`N´Shutters N HunterDouglas "Ettes" ON SALE 30%OFF Limited time offer Let the sun revolve around you. Vinyl & Wood Shutters 40% OFF NOW! Welcome to a place where you take complete control of the light in your life. Introducing Pirouette® window shadings from Hunter Douglas, an innovative product that combines the richness of a fabric shading with light control­day and night. Pirouette · Luminette · Vignette · Duette · Silhouette · Nantucket Call for our complimentary shop@home service sr r TM SHOWROOM Mon-Thurs 10am-6pm HOURS Friday 10am-7pm Saturday 10am-5pm Sunday closed 276 Kerr St., Oakville · 905-257 -2692 · Toll free 1-877 -257 -2692