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Halton Regional museum stresses handson activities DISCOVER THE HILLS Wednesday August 8 Page The Regional Museum in Milton boasts displays and exhibits totalling over 35 artifacts which make up and represent the history of Halton from the earliest days of set tlement to present day All programs focus on hands on activities stressing the learning by doing technique with a focus on ar study The Museum contains numerous old books on medicine school religion law and children s stones Aside from containing ledgers from the old Halton County Courthouse from the late 1800s and early 1900s the Museum has various letter maps plans post cards cash books bills and receipts dating back over a century The photographic collection consists of family photos from many com muni ties in Halton The Museum itself is located at the foot of the scenic Niagara Escarp ment in Kelso Conservation Area This property used to belong to the Alexander family who originally set lied there in The Museum covers years of history Admission is free The Museum is located km nor of Milton in the Kelso vation Area Hours are Sun Group camping Is offered at Rattlesnake Point Con servation Area For those who just want to visit for the day they can take advantage at the other activities at the large scale park which consists of GIG acre of land These activities include hiking scenic pic nicking and even rock climbing Located at the lop of the escarpment on Road the of the Con wrvaiion area need not those who fear reptile A snake t been spotted in the area since 1952 Photo submitted No rattlers at Rattlesnake Point Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area offers a variety of different things for groups families and couples to enjoy There are km of hiking trails spectacular scenic viewing from four lookouts group camping picnicking as well as rock climbing which requires a permit The acre parcel of land is very diverse in terrain vegetation and wildlife Rattlesnake Point was quired to preserve he protect natural features such as its unusual plant associations and wildlife com Back in October of Rat Point received its first but herd consisting of one bull and four cows Today the herd is mam tamed at approximately 10 animals Rattlesnake Point has long been identified as being environmentally sensitive as the variety of vegetation the area reflects the transition between two distinct forest regions The face varies from 30 to feet so should make sure they know where their children are at all times Rattlesnake Point encompasses three features of geologic significance the Escarp ment proper the Milton Outlier and the Nassagaweya Canvon The a former river gorge once served is a for glacial during the 1sl ice age Although the name suggests other wide Rattlesnake Point last sighting of a snake was in Many years ago the commonly known rattlesnake made its home in the Niagara Escarpment but its area of and size of the species has been dwindling II is now more commonly found along the shores of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay The tim bre rattlesnake once made its home in Region as well but it has become extinct in Ontario making it a provincially endangered species It used to found anywhere from Niagara northward to Most people feel the name Rat Point came from the old township road which curled in fashion reminding one of a rattlesnake scoil From Highway lake Highway 23 south to Steeles Avenue west on Steeles to Appleby Line south on pleby for km From Q E W take Line north km north of Derr Road on top of escarpment The drive is proximately 45 minutes from to and Hamilton The park i open every day from till dusk MILTON FALL FAIR SEPTEMBER 21 22 23 ROBERT THOMAS ST MILTON FRIDAY Terry Sumsion and Mike and Elaine Holly Admission- Adults 400 SATURDAY Horse and Cattle Shows Demolition Derby 8 00 pm Admission Adults 400 5 00 offer 4 00 p m SUNDAY Childrens Entertainer Sandra Beech 100 pm Demolition Derby Ad mission Adults 500 Children 6 to 2 00 under 6 Free COME AND JOIN THE FUN The Regional Museum offers a lot of handson activities for both and old to get with Here some eager children watch with In Ihe weaving process from older Photo submitted GOLF COUNTRY CLUB NORTH BURLINGTON Guelph Line Britannia Rd PAY AS YOU PLAY A Challenging Course A Spectacular Country Setting A Friendly Family Club Memberships Available Twilight Avail before sunset Weekdays Weekends After 00 p m on Weekends the hole rate is 16 Holes Available at 12 after on Weekends 3356181 l 2 MONTH SPECIAL BRING A FRIEND And the friend pays Half Price Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays August September When you bring In Mil Ad VALUE Excluding Mondiyt