Recreation & Leisure Studies
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Title & Subtitle | Abstract | Contributors | Pages | Year | Purchase |
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From NEW! Chapter 15E.T. Seton Park |
Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes E. T. Seton Park, one of the most vibrant recreational areas in Toronto’s Don River watershed. Here, nature provides a scenic backdrop to biking, … | Jason Ramsay-Brown | 5 | 2020 | $0.50 Add |
From NEW! Chapter 16Edwards Gardens and Wilket Creek Park |
Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown explores the relationship between the Toronto Botanical Garden, Edwards Gardens and Wilket Creek Park, a crossroads of native, exotic, and invasive plant life in … | Jason Ramsay-Brown | 7 | 2020 | $0.70 Add |
From NEW! ReboundFrom: Rebound |
This chapter explores the future of Toronto. As the city grows, will there continue to be free and easy access to community sporting venues? | Perry King | 8 | 2021 | $0.80 Add |
From NEW! Chapter 17Lower Don Recreational Trail |
Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes the Lower Don Recreational Trail, a commuting and recreational corridor that cuts through Toronto nature and history. He explores how ongoing cultural and … | Jason Ramsay-Brown | 6 | 2020 | $0.60 Add |
From NEW! Chapter 18Crothers Woods and Beechwood Wetland |
Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes the section of the Don River watershed where visitors will discover Crothers Woods, Beechwood Wetland, Cottonwood Flats, and Sun Valley. He discusses how … | Jason Ramsay-Brown | 7 | 2020 | $0.70 Add |
From Appendix DBodywork and Movement and Using the Spiral in Writing Workshops From: Coming Back to Life |
In facilitating the Work That Reconnects I have found bodywork and movement to be of immense benefit. To list these benefits I can say that embodiment of the work through motion and sensory awareness. | Barbara Hundshammer | 12 | 2014 | $1.20 Add |
From NEW! Chapter 19Todmorden Mills Wildflower Preserve |
Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes the Todmorden Mills Wildflower Preserve, "one of the most wonderful fifteen minute hikes Toronto has to offer." Following intense human use over … | Jason Ramsay-Brown | 8 | 2020 | $0.80 Add |
From NEW! Chapter 20Glendon Forest |
Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes Glendon Forest, one the largest forests in Toronto and home to one of the most vital wetlands in the Don River watershed. He illustrates the severe threat … | Jason Ramsay-Brown | 7 | 2020 | $0.70 Add |
From NEW! Chapter 21Moore Park Ravine and the Brick Works |
Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown descends Toronto’s Moore Park Ravine down to the Brick Works, describing how activity in the area has impacted architecture, transportation, politics, … | Jason Ramsay-Brown | 7 | 2020 | $0.70 Add |
From NEW! Chapter 22East Don Parkland |
Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes the East Don Parkland, a sprawling and ill-defined natural area located in Toronto’s Don River watershed. Particular attention is paid to the spectre … | Jason Ramsay-Brown | 5 | 2020 | $0.50 Add |
From NEW! Chapter 23Rosedale Ravine |
Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown explores the lost rivers and roads of Rosedale Ravine, a natural area in Toronto’s Don River watershed that encompasses the Vale of Avoca, David A. Balfour … | Jason Ramsay-Brown | 7 | 2020 | $0.70 Add |
From NEW! Chapter 24Nordheimer Ravine and Glen Edyth/Roycroft Wetlands |
Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes Toronto’s Nordheimer Ravine, home to Glen Edyth & Roycroft wetlands and a thriving tradition of citizen stewardship. He uses Nordheimer to … | Jason Ramsay-Brown | 5 | 2020 | $0.50 Add |
From NEW! Chapter 25Cedarvale Ravine |
Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes Cedarvale Ravine, located in Toronto’s Don River watershed. Through Cedarvale, he illustrates how urban development has threatened and transformed … | Jason Ramsay-Brown | 5 | 2020 | $0.50 Add |
From NEW! Chapter 26Humber Bay Butterfly Habitat |
Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes the Humber Bay Butterfly Habitat, an ecologically-restored area along Lake Ontario in Toronto’s Humber River watershed. He explores how the Butterfly … | Jason Ramsay-Brown | 5 | 2020 | $0.50 Add |
From NEW! Chapter 27King's Mill Park and Humber Marshes Park |
Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes King’s Mill and Humber Marshes Parks in Toronto’s Humber River watershed, home to the pre-settlement Carrying-Place Trail and one of the areas … | Jason Ramsay-Brown | 8 | 2020 | $0.80 Add |
From NEW! Chapter 28Echo Valley Park |
Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown explores the unusual botanical makeup of Toronto’s Echo Valley Park, once a fruit and nut farm operated by "Canada’s nut man," George Hebden Corsan. | Jason Ramsay-Brown | 4 | 2020 | $0.40 Add |