Volunteers with the Kawartha Land Trust (KLT) gathered at South Pond Farms for an appreciation event. The evening celebration was preceded by walks on trails which start at South Pond Farms and connect to the Ballyduff trails owned by Ralph McKim and Jean Garsonnin. The large group of volunteers was split into three smaller groups and led by three leaders to different locations. I led a dozen volunteers to "La Source" trail which features a wetland area with spring fed creeks and a coldwater stream. I observed one small Brook Trout dart out from under a stream bank. It was a good day for herptiles with the following observed: Green Frog, Four-toed Salamander and Gray Tree Frog. The recent damp weather had led to ideal conditions for fungi and several species were observed including possible Oyster Mushroom and Coral Tooth Fungus.
(Photographed October 3 & 4, 2018, South Pond Farms & Ballyduff Trails, Manvers Township, City of Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, Canada)