Ferguson Pratt Park

In North Gower, Ontario Ferguson Pratt Park occupies land between Prince of Wales Drive and Michelangelo Court. It has narrow entrance pathways that run from the northeast corner of James Craig Street on the west side to Michelangelo Court to the east.

Ferguson Pratt Park

This park commemorates the life and achievements of Ferguson Pratt, 1815 - 2002.

The dedication of this park honouts Ferguson Pratt for his many years of service to the Rideau community as a Reeve/Councillor from 1959 until 1973 and marks the historical significance of the Pratt family's roots in North Gower since 1870. These parklands were once part of Ferguson Pratt's farmlands.

Dedicated on this 26th Day of October 2007.

Parc Ferguson-Pratt

Ce parc commémore la vie et les réalisations de Ferguson Pratt, 1915 - 2002.

Ce parc a été nommé Ferguson-Pratt afin d'honorer ses nombreuses années de service envers la communauté de Rideau en tant que préfet/conseiller de 1959 à 1973, et marque l'importance historique de racines de la famille Pratt à North Gower depuis 1870. Les terres qui forment le parc faisaient partie autregois des terres agricoles de Ferguson Pratt.

Inauguré ce 26^e jour d'octobre 2007.

History of Agriculture Mural

In Williamsburg, Ontario, the mural depicting the History of Agriculture occupies the east facing wall of the Odd Fellows Lodge on the north side of County Road 18 a short distance east of County Road 31.

HISTORY OF AGRICULTURE

The first settlers had to clear the forest, break the land, plant a crop and make a home. This new life proved to be harsh and challenging. Their survival depended on their successes. although agricultural practices have changed, its importance remains. This mural depicts progression in agriculture from 1784 through 1940.

Karen Tremblay Tree

The tree commemorating Karen Tremblay stands within the St. John's Quiet Park, in Richmond Ontario at the northeast corner of Strachan Street and Fowler Street.

In Memory of
our Guiding Sister
Karen Tremblay
who has Gone Home

Scouts Canada Beaver

The Scouts Canada Beaver, symbolizing Beaver Scouts, ages three to five, stands to the west of the main door of Scouts Canada headquarters building on the north side of Baseline Road between Clyde Avenue and Merivale Road.

The Beavers programs in scouting originated in Northern Ireland in 1963 as The Little Brothers. In 1966 the name was changed to Beavers with the program designed for boys who were too young for Wolf Cubs. Scouts Canada designed and tested a Beavers program in 1971 and adopted it in 1974. Other countries have developed their own programs but some use names of local animals instead of Beavers. For example Scouting in Australia calls the program Koalas.

In Canada boys aged five to seven participate in the program with some age leniency so that boys in school who are slightly younger or older can participate along with their school friends. Beaver Scouts meet in a group called a colony, which is divided into smaller groups called lodges. For every eight boys in Beavers there is one adult called a Scouter who supervises them.

Scouts Canada has more information about Beaver Scouts on their web site.