Accolades from visitors to Marcy’s Woods
“Thank you for allowing the Niagara Falls Nature Club to have an outing at Marcy’s Woods on May 31st.
Thirty-three members came and enjoyed their day walking in the woods, seeing plants such as the spectacular Cinnamon and Maidenhair ferns.”
Joyce S, June 2009
“Just another thank you for all you are doing. There is no question in my mind, but that continuing to have this beautiful land in private hands makes the most sense for all.”
Bart, June 2009
“Your kindness has been appreciated. Thank you for allowing us to visit Marcy’s Woods! We all had a great time.”
Chris W and the NCC Grade 7 Class, June 2009
“We had a great day out there and found quite a few Fowler’s Toads. The staff really enjoyed the opportunity to see a site in such good shape with so many plant species that they never, or rarely ever, get to see.
The dunes are looking good. Nice to see them without ATV tracks all over them, so your presence is obviously helping.
Thanks again for your generousity in sharing your property.”
James Kamstra,
Gartner Lee
September 2008
“...this past weekend I led a group of "Fathers and sons and daughters" on a camping weekend at Windmill Point Park. Included in the weekend was a hike in "Marcy’s Woods". I had made arrangements with Earl Plato, as I had for the past two years as well. Thank you so much for making this possible. We had about 25 of us hikers. Blessings on you and yours.”
Ray, June 2008
“Thank you for permitting the Niagara Falls Nature Club to have a nature walk at Marcy’s Woods.
Despite the light rain, twenty-eight people came out to enjoy seeing the spring flowers and we also have the good fortune to see a Pileated Woodpecker fly by.”
Joyce S., May 2008
“On May 26 I was priveleged to see Marcy’s Woods on a tour with Fort Erie Horticultural Society led by guide Earl Plato.
I have lived in Fort Erie 37 years and have never seen Marcy’s Woods. It truly is a treasure and thank you for keeping the woods as a natural habitat.”
Anne K, May 2007
“We want to let you know how much we appreciate being able to hike through Marcy’s Woods and enjoy all it’s natural beauty.
Earl Plato was an excellent guide and is an informative naturalist.
We have lived in this area since 1975 and it was only about 10 years ago we learned about this Carolonian forest in our "back yard"! How wonderful that you continue to preserve it, yet are willing to share with others who love this quiet place. Over the past few years, we hiked (without a guide) while it was yet in the Marcy family. This was the first time though that we had a hike with Mr. Plato.
Thank you for your generousity!”
Dan Y. and Family, May 2007
“Thank you so much for our walk through Marcy’s Woods. It was beautiful to see and we all truly appreciated it.”
Rose P.
Fort Erie Horticultural Society
May 2007
“The Niagara Falls Nature Club (61 of us) enjoyed our walk at Marcy’s Woods last Wednesday.
The weather was perfect and the woods were beautiful.
Thank you so much.”Joyce S., May 2007
“I would like to thank you for allowing myself and some of my Fort Erie Secondary Environmental Club students out to your property this past weekend with Earl Plato. They really enjoyed themselves.”
Fred L., May 2006
“We want to thank you for the opportunity to visit your property on Lake Erie and walk through the beautiful Marcy’s Woods last Saturday. It has been many years since we have visited these woods. After reading his recent column in the Review, we contacted our friend Earl Plato, who arranged our visit and led us part way. We were hoping to see the Hooded Warbler which had been sighted the previous week. Although that sighting eluded us, we saw a number of birds, including a female Hairy Woodpecker feeding her babies. It was a thouroughly enjoyable morning walk, which we hope we might have the opportunity to experience once again.”
Lynda & Ron G., May 2006
“Our small group from the Guelph Field Naturalists want to thank you for your generous hospitality, allowing us to explore your land today. Your property is truly a natural gem, and we enjoyed having Earl to point out some of its highlights. The birds were not moving around much, but we could identify quite a few by sound, and the rare plants were a treat (and, as always, much more cooperative than birds). Thank you so much for protecting this piece of natural heritage, and for sharing it with us!”
Rob S., May 2006
“I just wanted to say thank you for allowing Earl Plato to take me and a small group through the woods last Saturday. It was beautiful as usual.”
Bridgette B., May 2006
“I would like to thank you for allowing the Special Needs class from Saint Paul High School to take a walk through Marcy’s Woods with Earl Plato on October 28. Although it was very difficult for the students in wheelchairs, especially since the gate was locked, we did manage to get them through. For most of these students it was the first time that they have ever been in the middle of such a magnificent forest. I appreciate your generousity in sharing your beautiful property with us.”
Bridgette B.
Special Class Teacher
Saint Paul High School
October 2005
