Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection

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A cultural history of Lakefield Lift Lock: development of the lumbering industry

Year: 2012, 2012

Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection

Name(s): Creator (cre): Williams, Rebecca, Supporting host (sht): Parks Canada, Other (oth): Trent University Geography Dept, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education

Abstract: The purpose of this project is to document the cultural landscape at the Lakefield Lock Station over the nineteenth and early twentieth century. The project will focus on the development of the lumering industry with emphasis on the early construction and infrastrucutre development in Lakefield and surrounding areas along the Trent Severn Waterway.

Making connections: issues and opportunities for transportation in rural Peterborough County

Year: 2012, 2012

Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection

Name(s): Creator (cre): Reilly, Liam, Creator (cre): Westbrook, David, Supporting host (sht): Peterborough Social Planning Council, Other (oth): Trent University Geography Dept, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education

Abstract: This project studies rural transportation in Peterborough County. The aim of the project is to identify and provide suggestions to improve transportation in Peterborough County. Peterborough County has an aging population and this report will attempt to anticipate these future problems and issues.

Gamiing Nature Centre: wetlands traveling exhibit

Year: 2011, 2011

Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection

Name(s): Creator (cre): MacDonald, Candice, Creator (cre): Brown, Caroline, Creator (cre): Page, Laura, Creator (cre): Norman, Leigh, Supporting host (sht): Gamiing Nature Centre, Other (oth): Trent University Geography Dept, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community Based Education

Abstract: The purpose of this project was to develop and create a design manual that will be used to construct an interactive traveling exhibit for Gamiing Nature Centre. Approaches used to gather information on components of effective exhibits and content for the exhibit included textual analysis, oral interviews, and critical analysis of existing exhibits.

The regional history of Peterborough County and the War of 1812

Year: 2011, 2011

Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection

Name(s): Creator (cre): Hayes, Nathaniel, Creator (cre): Rajabali, Aleysha, Supporting host (sht): Lang Pioneer Village, Other (oth): Trent University Geography Dept, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community Based Education

Abstract: In keeping with Lang Pioneer Village's mission statement of preserving, promoting and authentically recreating the rural history of the Peterborough County, this project has documented the historical connection between the area and the War of 1812. Though the Peterborough area was not the site of any recorded acts during the conflict, several questions have been answered in regards… more

Photo-mapping of the urban fringe

Year: 2011, 2011

Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection

Name(s): Creator (cre): Tinney, Cora, Creator (cre): Urbanowicz, Nicole, Supporting host (sht): Kawartha Heritage Conservancy, Other (oth): Trent University Geography Dept, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education

Abstract: This project examines current development pressures on areas in the rural-urban fringe within Cavan Monaghan Township. A selection of photographs were taken within the villages of Millbrook, Cavan and Fraserville in an effort to document the visual character of the township prior to future development.

The importance of local youth involvement: a case study of youth volunteering and youth oriented activities in The County and City of Peterborough, Ontario

Year: 2008, 2008

Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection

Name(s): Creator (cre): Bickle, Alice, Creator (cre): Takher, Amardeep, Supporting host (sht): United Way of Peterborough, Other (oth): Trent University Geography Dept, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community Based Education, Supporting host (sht): United Way

Tourism promotion within the City of Peterborough

Year: 2007, 2007

Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection

Name(s): Creator (cre): Tone, Melissa, Creator (cre): Ready, Danielle, Supporting host (sht): Peterborough County, Other (oth): Trent University Geography Dept, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education

Abstract: The research project focused on tour site topics, which included historical, geographical, and ecological nature, each associated with a unique location in the Peterborough County. The research compiled for the project was incorporated into a pre-existing tourism product to improve its regional nature through the use of "Tripclick." more

Are Peterborough's public spaces accessible?

Year: 2007, 2007

Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection

Name(s): Creator (cre): Reid, Amanda, Creator (cre): Pearce, Trisha, Supporting host (sht): Sadleir House, Supporting host (sht): Ontario Public Interest Research Group, Other (oth): Trent University Geography Dept, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education

Abstract: The goal of this project is to examine levels of accessibility within public space in the City of Peterborough. The authors are comparing Sadleir House to other public spaces (Market Hall, Lions Club, Peterborough Public Library, George Street United Church) to highlight the need for Sadleir House to be renovated to improve its level of accessibility.

Rainbow Prairie Tallgrass feasibility study

Year: 2007, 2007

Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection

Name(s): Creator (cre): Patterson, Laura, Creator (cre): Pechlof, Alison, Creator (cre): Whitney, Sarah, Creator (cre): Yarrow, Nichole, Supporting host (sht): Tallgrass Prairie Restoration Site, Supporting host (sht): Peterborough County Stewardship Council, Supporting host (sht): Rice Lake Plains Joint Initiative, Supporting host (sht): Nature Conservancy of Canada, Other (oth): Trent University Geography Dept, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education

Abstract: The Tallgrass Prairie Restoration Site is run by the Kenny family in Bailieboro, Ontario, located approximately twenty minutes outside of Peterborough. The site began in 1995, with the goal of restoring Tallgrass prairie to the area, and now is a twenty-acre portion of the Kenny family farm. A feasibility study was conducted to determine the feasibility of school field trips to the… more

Cultural heritage inventory of Cavan-Millbrook-North Monaghan Township

Year: 2007, 2007

Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection

Name(s): Creator (cre): Springate, Erica, Creator (cre): Sztajdocher, Sasha, Supporting host (sht): Kawartha Heritage Conservancy, Other (oth): Trent University Geography Dept, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education

Abstract: This report is part of a database that will be used to signify the importance of heritage in the Kawartha regions. The township of Cavan-Millbrook-North Monaghan was surveyed and documented concerning its cultural and natural heritage.

Client demographic and community awareness of continuing education at Trent University

Year: 2007, 2007

Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection

Name(s): Creator (cre): Little, Leigh, Creator (cre): Fee, Sarah, Creator (cre): Cooper, Lauren, Other (oth): Trent University Continuing Education Dept, Other (oth): Trent University Geography Dept, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education

Abstract: The objective of the research is to explore and gain a better understanding of the community's awareness and expectations of the Continuing Education program. The community's perceptions of Continuing Education will be investigated. more

Feasibility of an alumni survey at Trent University

Year: 2007, 2007

Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection

Name(s): Creator (cre): Annett, Josh, Creator (cre): Beatty, Matthew, Creator (cre): McIntyre, Janice, Creator (cre): Killham, Shannon, Creator (cre): Brunsveld, Amy, Other (oth): Trent University Geography Dept, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community Based Education, Other (oth): Trent University Career Centre, Other (oth): Trent University

Abstract: This project in cooperation with the Trent University Career Centre seeks to answer whether or not an alumni survey is feasible at Trent University. The two main parts of this project were a literature review and a test survey.

The development of a community outreach strategy

Year: 2007, 2007

Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection

Name(s): Creator (cre): Lowe, Justin, Supporting host (sht): Asphodel, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Other (oth): Trent University Geography Dept

Abstract: This project examines the definitions of community, rural and regional development in a geographical context. It takes these definitions and applies them within the Township of Asphodel-Norwood.

The Dickson Mills Heritage Conservation District

Year: 2007, 2007

Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection

Name(s): Creator (cre): Shane, Curtis, Other (oth): Trent University Geography Dept, Supporting host (sht): City of Peterborough, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Creator (cre): Bosa, Marisa

Abstract: This project was created with hopes of developing a historical conservation district surrounding the area where Samuel Dickson's sawmill was located. This mill was located on the Otonabee River in Peterborough, Ontario. more

Understanding and creating accessible playgrounds

Year: 2007, 2007

Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection

Name(s): Creator (cre): Morey, Lindsay, Creator (cre): Taylor, Lindsay, Supporting host (sht): Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Roman Catholic Separate School Board, Other (oth): Trent University Geography Dept, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education

Abstract: The purpose of this project is understand and explain the importance of accessibility within a playspace in order to produce a resource guide on how to create a new accessible playground, or update an existing playground.

White oak (quercus alba) dispersal within "The Land Between" Central, Ontario

Year: 2007, 2007

Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection

Name(s): Creator (cre): Eckenswiller, Rory, Supporting host (sht): Kawartha Heritage Conservancy, Other (oth): Trent University Geography Dept, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education

Abstract: The Land Between (TLB) is one of Ontario's most unique landscapes. In this area of Central Ontario, the granite rock of the Canadian Shield meets the limestone rock of the St. Lawrence Lowlands. This area is known as an ecotone which has highly mixed patterns due to an overlap of representative elements from ecosystems at each extent. The project objectives are to locate the white… more

Household products public education II

Year: 2007, 2007

Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection

Name(s): Creator (cre): Hook-Rohland, Ashley, Supporting host (sht): Peterborough Green-Up, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Other (oth): Trent University Geography Dept

Abstract: The purpose of this report is to continue needed research on the human and environmental affects of common household products. Peterborough Green-Up will use the information to continue the Green Shopping Guide, a database of suggestions for local consumers to use when shopping for environmentally sustainable or healthier choices.

Historical place names: a case study of three townships in the County of Peterborough

Year: 2007, 2007

Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection

Name(s): Creator (cre): Leitch, Ellery, Creator (cre): Premkumar, Subitha, Creator (cre): Watt, Kathleen, Supporting host (sht): Kawartha Heritage Conservancy, Other (oth): Trent University Geography Dept, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education

Abstract: This research project examines three study areas in the Peterborough County, Curve Lake First Nation, and two municipalities of North Kawartha and Galway-Harvey and Cavendish. The main focus of this project was to examine the names of water bodies and some land forms in the three study areas.