June 2013 marks the 40th anniversary of the Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act. Imagine the Escarpment without it...

A photo of the infamous 'gap' in the Escarpment that gave rise to public concern in the 1960s.

Mark your calendar for Biosphere Bash | Local | News | St. Catharines Standard stcatharinesstandard.ca/2013/06/26/mar…

Canada Day 1953, Inglis Falls. NEC Commissioner Don Alexander on right. Who's the retired CHFI host in the centre?

Six things to be wary of when buying a home in the country on-msn.com/1a3rfBa via S O S BUSINESS RESOURCES

Niagara Escarpment Festival Biosphere Bash at Ball's Falls greenbelt.ca/news/environme…

A little local history... NAMESAKES: WINONA thespec.com/news-story/389… via Hamilton Spectator

Canada's Parks Day 2013 takes place Saturday, July 20. Discover the activities in a park or historic site near you! parksday.ca

Escarpment areas featured as 'Distinctive destinations around the world' in summer 2013 issue of Ground magazine: bit.ly/1386v33

Join the NEC and OPPI for Leading Edge 2013 on Oct 24! New format and riveting keynote speaker. Register early! bit.ly/14LzdNM

Learn all about the Niagara Escarpment (or "Giant's Rib") on a fun hike of the Main Loop trail each Saturday.... fb.me/1NdOOiGN1

Rock on: Geologic travel guide hits on local spots | Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin theenterprisebulletin.com/2013/08/19/roc…

Bruce Trail Day is Sun Oct 6. Check out what's happening! brucetrail.org/pages/bruce-tr…

New guide for clean streams | St. Catharines Standard stcatharinesstandard.ca/2013/09/08/new…

What trees grow best where you live? Check out Ontario's Tree Atlas: bit.ly/kmITPj

Please note that the Niagara Escarpment Commission's September meeting has been cancelled. The next meeting will take place October 17.

Today's the last day to take advantage of the early-bird rate for Leading Edge registration. Don't miss out! bit.ly/1eVoxxK

Enjoy a drive in the country, seeing a variety of interesting homes and exploring wonderful, original pieces of art? bit.ly/189dps6

The Ontario Parks Fall Colour Report shows you when colours are at their peak in provincial parks across Ontario. bit.ly/3ue74K

Bruce Trail hikes at Niagara College Sunday niagarathisweek.com/community-stor… via @niagarathisweek