Feather and Folk

Take A Hike

admin — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:43:21 +0000

While visiting the Codroy Valley, Port aux Basques and surrounding areas be sure to enjoy the many hiking opportunities the area offers. Part of the Long Range Mountains a hike on Starlite Trail in Codroy Valley or Table Mountain Trail in Cape Ray will prove to be a worthwhile venture. For those who would like to take a hike on the lighter side check out the Wetland Trail in Codroy Valley, The Grand Bay West Trail in Grand Bay Port aux Basques or the Harvey’s Trail in Isle aux Morts. Check out the “Plan Your Trip” portion of this site for more detail.

Isle aux Morts Celebrating the Folk Dinner Theatre

admin — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:23:49 +0000

As a prelude to the Feather and Folk Festival this event will be held Wednesday May 29th at the Hairyman’s Safe Haven Café & Craft Shop in the Isle aux Morts Community Center, The Granite Coast Route 470. Enjoy a Pork Chop Dinner with all the fixings followed by an Old Time Community Concert featuring “Da Koodens”, a local group of performers. Tickets are $20 single. To reserve your seat or for more information contact Lydia at 698-3441. You won’t be disappointed. Sponsored by the Isle aux Morts Heritage Society.

In Our Backyard

admin — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:12:51 +0000

Indian Head Range forms the ‘basement rocks’ to western Newfoundland. They formed as a result of mountain building during the assembly of the supercontinent Rodinia. They are on average between 1.3 and 1 billion years old and the oldest rocks found within the island portion of the province.
There were 2 attempts to mine iron deposits of the Indian Head area. The first attempt was by Dr. Elizabeth Ingraham in 1914. She arrived just before the outbreak of WWI with a diamond drill and twelve drillers with the intent to outline the extent of the deposit. At the start of WWI the crew vanished, leaving many to wonder or speculate on whether they were really German spies. The second attempt took place during WWII by the Dominion Steel and Coal Company (DOSCO). It is speculated that DOSCO feared German U-boats would disrupt their supply of iron or from the Bell Island Iron Mines which was being shipped to their steel mills in Sydney, NS.

To view these rocks take Seaside Stroll in Stephenville to Little Port Harmon. You can’t miss the rock face.

Sandy Point

admin — Sat, 18 May 2013 22:52:25 +0000

Sandy Point – Where land, sea and sky meet
Sandy Point is a 2,471-acre (1,000-hectare) island of natural wealth in St. Georges Bay, on the southwest coast of Newfoundland. The breathtaking landscape, with its sand dunes and salt marshes, is uncommon to Newfoundland and Labrador because much of the province’s coastline consists of rugged, rocky shoreline and sheer cliffs plunging into the ocean. The sandy beaches and dunes are important nesting habitats for numerous bird species at risk
Sandy Point – At a glance
Situated 35 kilometres south of Stephenville, Sandy Point is uninhabited and renowned for its tidal flats and pristine beaches. It provides an important undisturbed breeding habitat for migratory birds. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is currently protecting nine properties here for a total of almost 70 acres (28 hectares).
Conservation values
• sanctuary for over 100 species of shorebirds and waterfowl, including endangered piping plover;
• home to semipalmated plovers, both Arctic and common terns and the willets;
• supports some of the highest numbers of migrating shorebirds ever recorded in Newfoundland and Labrador;
• features a rare and unusual habitat, including the largest Spartina salt marsh and one of the largest eel-grass beds in the province
• home to 11 rare plant species including seabeach sedge, saltmarsh rush, seaside lavender and saltwater cordgrass.
Source: NCC http://www.natureconservancy.ca/en/where-we-work/newfoundland-and-labrador/featured-projects/sandy_point.html

Welcome to

author — Wed, 04 May 2011 13:58:32 +0000

May 31st to June 9th, 2013

Come outside and enjoy the scenery of Newfounland’s beautiful southwest coast! The Feather & Folk Festival is a time of year when everyone gets a chance to explore nature, while having fun and learning new and exciting things about Newfoundland’s natural heritage. If you are interested in birds and wish to join us in celebrating the beauty of Newfoundland’s southwest coast, the Feather & Folk Festival is an excellent place to be!

At the Feather and Folk Festival, there is something for everyone! From May 31 to June 9, you will have the opportunity to join birding experts as they tour some of Newfoundland and Labrador’s hottest birding areas. Witness the many migratory species that wing their way to our southwest coast. Over the course of your stay, discover the local folklore and experience cultural activities through the best of local entertainment and cuisine. Visit our calendar of events and plan to take in the many activities that await you!

This year, the Feather & Folk Festival will bring events into our schools! Children of all grades and ages will be able to enjoy Festival activities such as coloring contests, school tours and much more! Stay tuned to see what events are coming your way!

Be on the lookout again this year for our friend Sandy, the Piping Plover! Sandy is the mascot for the Feather & Folk Festival, as well as a familiar bird face in our area of the province. Last year Sandy spent time in Francois visiting the students who named him. Sandy visited children in other areas, too, such as Burgeo where he played with kids at the park, giving them activity books and candy. So keep your eyes open for Sandy, our Piping Plover Friend!

Springfest is not just about sharing what we know. We would like to hear what you have to say too! So feel free to send us your blogs and we’ll feature them on our Springfest website!

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Stay tuned for more details to be coming your way soon!