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1. seessseesecssseserssecessersssceesseressesseecesseresssersecesseerssseeeseesee 23 PoI o EP E T A T E E E 24 Repairs and Maintenance sssessessessseesssessseesssereseeeessocssreeseseesserseeerssseeseess 24 Pet POMMCY oresouo EE E E EE r E E 24 Receiving Mail and Packages ssneesensessessseeessreesesersssesereesesresseeseeeessreesssss 24 Vacating the House sssesssesssecsrssoerssecssecesseressecesecesseeesseersseessceesseeesseeesees gt 24 Common Areas and Recreation BGCOCB Kite hen a sr EEE E EEEE EEE E EEEE ERE E A EE E ER 25 Hospitality Bar sansen a E E E oadoedeiaua ee eaaaneess 25 KOFFLER SCIENTIFIC RESERVE AT JOKERS HILL ji Swimm Fishing Noei ornan SEES SENERE BEES Secu SEEST ESSEN ESS EO SEER ESSEN EPE EEEN TOR DESSERTER ESS ER Overnight C amp ms danerne ennen lerne Outdoor HARES eeann eE EEE EEEE EE EEE E EE E ERES Alcohol Hiking and BIKINO ii sorger E i a EEEE EE EEEN REEE OT ER E Field Courses and Group Bookings cccccecececeeteceneecenseesesseeeeseseeeesegeeeensenenses General and Emergency Contact Information General Contact Information ssssssssssssosoooooseoseoseosessessesoesossossssssessssssssees Emergency Contact Information sssesssseessseesssessseessseessseressesseeessseesssessss Fees Schedules merere OAE ovis sons saneon ries teense soe NEEE E E EE EERE AE History of Jokers Hill Estates ssseseeseensessessesssssessssssseseese
2. It is reeommended that any valuable or delicate equipment not be stored in these stalls To arrange storage contact the Station Manager If larger more secure temperature controlled storage is required for equipment or materials that must be kept on site please contact the Station Manager Such storage may be subject to an additional fee KOFFLER SCIENTIFIC RESERVE AT JOKERS HILL 14 Lockers Individual lockers are available in the back lab space of the BGCB for keeping personal or research items secure Researchers are required to bring their own lock KSR does not make assignments for lockers and they are available on a first come first serve basis Cleaning and Maintaining the Lab Researchers are responsible for any messes or clutter related to research teaching or social activities this includes plant material dust dirt packaging etc Cleaning supplies are located in the closets of the general lab space and kitchen Please feel free to use these supplies to maintain the lab space as needed A daily sweeping is recommended Garbage and recycling bins are located throughout the BGCB and will be tended to by staff KOFFLER SCIENTIFIC RESERVE AT JOKERS HILL 1 5 Field Research All Primary Investigators PIs of research conducted at KSR are responsible for the safety training of their research team members and all researchers are expected to have the first aid and lab training typical of life science laboratories at Ca
3. Pet owners are responsible for their pet at all times while anywhere on the property public and private Pets are welcome to stay in the residential houses under certain conditions and with the full agreement of all house mates Pets are not to be left alone inside residential houses and buildings KOFFLER SCIENTIFIC RESERVE AT JOKERS HILL 7T Health amp Safety Legislation and Responsibility The Ontario Occupational Health amp Safety Act provides us with the legal framework and the tools to achieve the goal of making Ontario s workplaces safe and healthy It sets out the rights and duties of all parties in the workplace It establishes procedures for dealing with workplace hazards and it provides for enforcement of the law where compliance has not been achieved voluntarily by workplace parties For the purposes of this Act all UofT employees are considered workers including faculty members research administrative and other support staff visiting faculty and students where they have been paid to perform work or supply services The Act also defines a supervisor as anyone in charge of a workplace or with authority over a work Thus faculty members or principle investigators who oversee a research project are also considered to be supervisors All workers have legal obligations under the Act to ensure that all work is conducted in a safe manner The purpose of the Act is to protect workers from health and safety hazards in the wor
4. involving long term projects or substantial environmental impacts Application forms can be downloaded at http ksr utoronto ca research doing research at ksr e Applications must include a 200 word general abstract to be posted on the KSR website Investigators should compose these summaries with the general public in mind This means keep away from jargon and indicate the societal benefits of the work as appropriate e If an approved research plan changes significantly i e if there are changes in the potential for impacts on other projects or the environment it will be necessary to reconfirm approval with the Scientific Oversight Committee e Study sites must be selected in consultation with the KSR Director and or Station Manager Once study sites are chosen the Principal Investigator will supply GPS coordinates in the form of a kmz file suitable for uploading to Google Earth e All plots must be distinctively marked with flagging indicating the Principle Investigator and the date of installation and date of expected completion Unmarked or unauthorized materials may be removed by the KSR staff KOFFLER SCIENTIFIC RESERVE AT JOKERS HILL 16 e Upon the termination of a project any equipment plot markers etc must be removed by the researcher within 6 months of the final report Researchers may be charged for the removal of abandoned materials Long term or permanent plots are permitted but may require special approva
5. respect the research education and outreach purposes of the reserve by treating others and the property itself with respect In particular it is important for researchers to show willingness to compromise cooperate and share resources with other researchers so that we can provide the best possible research and teaching environment for everyone Public visitors are expected to have the utmost care and respect for the research and conservation status of the property by remaining on marked trails and leaving all parts of the property undisturbed particularly flagging of any kind vegetation and animals As a University of Toronto property priority will be given to UofT research and education activities whenever possible However all approved visitors are welcome and KSR will make every effort to accommodate the needs of all mission related activities on the property Property of visitors that is brought to the reserve is the responsibility of the visitor The University of Toronto and Jokers Hill Estates are not liable and will not be held responsible for any personal property and belongings Trespassing Protocols Trespassing is an ongoing issue at KSR and researchers are likely to encounter trespassers Public visitors including dogs on leash are allowed on the east end of the property on the established public hiking trails The public hiking trails are accessible via Bathurst Street and the Thornton Bales Conservation Area 19 Sideroad
6. April to October and reservations for field courses should be made as far in advance as possible Group Bookings KSR has indoor meeting spaces that can accommodate small groups for day use As well overnight accommodations may be available Outdoor meeting space may also be arranged For more information please contact the Station Manager Please note that priority is given to groups and individuals conducting research at KSR KOFFLER SCIENTIFIC RESERVE AT JOKERS HILL 28 General Contact Information Building Phone Number Administrative Offices 905 727 7460 Cottage 905 713 0171 KSR Director Professor John Stinchcombe Phone Number UofT Campus Office 416 946 5986 Cell 647 923 1889 Email ksr info utoronto ca Contact for all research related activities including research applications and setup of field plots and other projects education and outreach including course and field trip proposals nature walks workshops and UofT Naturalist Course major infrastructure needs and or opportunities donations and development opportunities Station Manager Stephan Schneider Phone Number Cell 647 261 6362 Email ksr manager utoronto ca Contact for housing requests field course bookings and event bookings lab and classroom space requirements and research equipment storage scheduling plowing and water delivery access to electric and other tools for research reports of disturbances or
7. Put your garbage recycling and compost materials where they belong and contact the Facilities Manager if you need to rearrange an extra pickup e Clearly label your personal items including toiletries to avoid mistaken use by other house mates e Contact the Station Manager for any concerns regarding health and safety Phone and Internet There are no phones or internet connections available in the houses with the exception of the Cottage which does having an operational phone Researchers are expected to use personal cell phones We strongly recommend checking to ensure your cellular provider will give you coverage in the area Rogers and Bell both provide good coverage some others e g Wind Mobile do not Internet connections are available in the BGCB lab and the common area of the Hospitality Barn If you require privacy for personal matters please contact the Station Manager to be accommodated Indoor Fireplaces Though most houses have indoor fireplaces they are inoperable and cannot be used An outdoor fire pit is available please refer to the Common Areas and Recreation section page 22 KOFFLER SCIENTIFIC RESERVE AT JOKERS HILL 23 Alcohol Alcohol is restricted to residential properties and is strictly prohibited in public areas of the reserve All must abide by provincial legislation pertaining to alcohol consumption for example the legal drinking age is 19 As described in the Safety and First Aid section swimming aft
8. be on file with the Station Manager prior to use If license status changes e g expiry date the driver is responsible for promptly informing and updating their information with the Station Manager Reserving the Field Vehicle Once approved researchers will receive the number code to the vehicle and be given access to an online calendar Reservations are the responsibility of the driver and must include the names of all persons who will be in the vehicle during use As a general rule the vehicle is on a first come first serve basis and priority must be given to research education and outreach related purposes If a time conflict arises it is expected the researchers will be willing compromise and work out a solution among themselves If a conflict cannot be resolved please contact the Station Manager Usage Protocols The vehicle can be used on the reserve and off the reserve for errands in the Newmarket area and transport of materials from the St George Scarborough and Mississauga campuses All other trips should be approved by the Station Manager This vehicle is not for personal use with the exception of researchers living on the reserve who have been given permission All Ontario laws must be obeyed if a fine other infringement or toll charge is issued it is the sole responsibility of the driver to pay or otherwise resolve You may also lose your privilege to drive the vehicle The vehicle may be taken off road on the reserve f
9. by roadside parking on Dufferin and 19 Sideroad however main road parking is not recommended due to frequent carelessness of other drivers using these roads Spring Thaw and Winter Road Closures During extended periods of bad weather particularly the spring thaw all of the unpaved roads on the reserve can become soft easily damaged and impassible At these times KSR staff will place a barrier across the roadway indicating that vehicle access is closed Pay attention to these barriers and if you must access your site for equipment delivery retrieval contact the Station Manager Stephan Schneider for assistance The main entrance and parking lots at the office and BGCB are cleared of snow and are generally accessible during winter months The road to the gazebo will be cleared periodically and year round vehicle access is not guaranteed Do not attempt to drive outside the plowed areas during snowy and or icy conditions KOFFLER SCIENTIFIC RESERVE AT JOKERS HILL 5 Personal Vehicles Personal vehicles are allowed on KSR property and are subject to some restrictions All vehicles must have current registration and insurance as per Ontario law Personal vehicles may be used to access research sites but must be approved in advance by the Station Manager Stephan Schneider or the Facilities Manager John Jensen If a vehicle becomes immobilized contact either Manager for assistance If you will regularly be bringing the same vehicle
10. of Accident must be completed for all instances and submitted immediately to the Station Manager Forms are available in the administrative office space located in the south side of the Hospitality Barn Fees and Invoicing Usage of the Jokermobile is charged on a per kilometer basis of 0 47 km and billed to the PI of the research for which the vehicle was used to conduct In the event that there is no PI the driver will be billed directly Mileage is to be recorded on the tracking sheets provided in the vehicle In the event that a trip is not recorded the online calendar will be consulted for billing purposes Please make sure to record your mileage to ensure accurate billing KSR will not charge for the use of the field vehicle when being used for grocery runs by researchers staying at KSR KOFFLER SCIENTIFIC RESERVE AT JOKERS HILL 20 Housing Available Accommodations RESIDENCE DESCRIPTION Harkaway Student Housing sleeps seven 7 people bunk beds and singles 2 bedrooms 1 full and 1 half bathrooms laundry facilities fully equipped kitchen Cottage Brown House Student Housing sleeps seven 7 people bunk beds and single 2 bedrooms 2 full bathrooms laundry facilities fully equipped kitchen Hilltop Student Housing including field courses sleeps ten 10 people bunk beds and single 4 2 bedrooms 2 full and 1 half bathrooms laundry facilities fully equipped kitchen Echo Valle
11. realtor Moffat Dunlap told him about Jokers Hill Dunlap s most famous deal involved the sale of a 200 hectare property along the KOFFLER SCIENTIFIC RESERVE AT JOKERS HILL 33 upper Don River to business man E P Taylor developer of Don Mills Canada s first planned subdivision Its focal point was the York Mills Plaza site of Koffler s first self serve drugmart For Murray the prospect of country living evoked a summer from his youth when he worked on a farm pitching manure and milking cows it was a fantastic experience because I was a city boy He wanted his own children to be exposed to country living and to the openness and freedom that could be found at a place like Jokers Hill Early on the Kofflers retained architect Napier Simpson to redesign the main residence and landscape architect J Austin Floyd to reconfigure the grounds and ponds With the Shoppers Drug Mart retail chain growing rapidly in the 1970s the Kofflers also relied on Jokers Hill for entertaining a wide circle of friends international dignitaries and business associates An avid horseback rider Murray made the property available for the Continental Championship of North America a major international three day equestrian competition supervised by HRH Prince Philip then President of the F d ration Equestre Internationale Captain Mark Phillips provided advice on course design and construction Among many guests were former Prime Minister Pi
12. residence and Prof Zimmerman cooked the meals Many of the students were simply astonished by what they found They were amazed that there was something like this so close to the city says Prof Zimmerman These are real city kids and they said things like T ve never walked in a forest for so long By the following year students were housed in apartments above the Racing and North Barns and a classroom had been carved out of the Hospitality Barn The Next Level With the Kofflers decision to not renew their lease and with Prof Zimmerman s completion of her five year term as Director the university saw the time was right to take the Koffler Scientific Reserve to the next level An international search recruited Professor Arthur Weis from the University of California as the reserve s first resident Director Prof Weis an evolutionary biologist had done ground breaking work on how plants adapt genetically to sudden changes in climate Arriving in 2008 he secured funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation the Ontario Research Fund and the university s internal sources to transform the Racing Barn into the reserve s first lab space Designed by IntraArchitects to echo Jokers Hill equestrian past the new Laboratory for Biodiversity and Global Change Biology offers state of the art facilities Here scientists from UofT and around the world can develop long term in depth studies that can help to build the foundat
13. the Station Manager via email ksr manager utoronto ca that you have left if the date is different from what previously confirmed KOFFLER SCIENTIFIC RESERVE AT JOKERS HILL 94 Recreation and Common Areas BGCB Kitchen There is a small kitchen and dining space located in the BGCB and is open to all visitors at KSR This space is intended for eating and drinking socializing and meetings among researchers as well as the KSR staff Amenities include one small bar fridge one large fridge with freezer coffee maker kettle microwave basic flatware and dining ware and toaster oven Coffee tea sugar milk and cream and individual drinks left in the kitchen without a label are available for everyone to enjoy Food stored in the fridges or cabinets should be labelled with your name so items are not mistaken for items that are available to everyone The kitchen in the main lab is shared and cleaning is also a shared responsibility All dishes must be washed as they are used soap sponges and a drying rack are provided Please ensure that this space is kept tidy and clean up when you are done It is important to maintain a healthy eating and meeting space that is free of pests and insects that are right outside the door Hospitality Barn Located off the main parking area the hospitality barn was the first building adapted into a classroom in the south side of the building the north side still houses the Facilities Manager s worksh
14. trespassing on all KSR property including public trails health and safety issues accidents and emergency situations emergency repairs only in Facilities Manager absence Facilities Manager John Jensen Phone Number Cell 905 717 9143 Contact for general and emergency 24 hours repairs to buildings houses and property access to electric and other tools for research KSR Administrator Jenn English Phone Number UofT Campus Office 416 946 0025 Email jenn english utoronto ca Contact for invoices and payments and general administration KOFFLER SCIENTIFIC RESERVE AT JOKERS HILL 29 Emergency Contact Information CALL 9 1 1 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CONTACT STATION MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AFTER York Regional Police Phone Number 1 866 8POLICE or 1 866 876 5423 non emergencies only Address 17250 Yonge Street Newmarket ON L3Y 4W5 A small group of York Regional Police Constables are familiar with the KSR property and may be seen patrolling the property Constable Wade Nethercott and Constable Diane Smart will preferentially take calls concerning incidents and respond if they are on duty King Fire Department Phone Number 905 833 2800 Address 2075 King Road King City ON L7B 1A1 KOFFLER SCIENTIFIC RESERVE AT JOKERS HILL 30 Fees Schedule Fees effective May 1 2015 and are subject to change refer to the KSR website http ksr utoronto ca research doing research at ksr facilities and fee
15. KOFFLER SCIENTIFIC RESERVE AT JOKERS HILL 8 When working alone in buildings on weekends evenings or nights keep the door s closed and locked Make sure to notify the Station Manager Persons staying in residential houses are responsible for securing doors and windows It is recommended to use only one 1 door whenever possible and leave doors locked when not in use The University of Toronto and Jokers Hill Estates are not responsibility for any personal property of persons staying at the reserve and it is the sole responsibility of the individual to obtain the proper insurance for their personal property Do not under any circumstances give out the codes you have been provided for buildings and houses If someone asks for a code advise him or her to contact the Station Manager Field Safety While performing field research make sure to e dress for weather and terrain conditions bring enough drinking water to last bring basic first aid supplies program local emergency numbers and KSR contacts into your cell phone be aware of your surroundings at all times including predatory and other wild life When working alone in the field make sure to notify the Station Manager of your location and expected time of return Also notify the Station Manager if you are required by your research to go into the field during non daylight hours regardless if you plan for someone to go with you or you plan to go alone Lab Safety Ensure that you
16. Koffler Scientific Reserve at Jokers Hill WA UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO User Guide Table of Contents Page No Overview of Buildings at KSR with Map cccccccecececeececeeceeeeeeceeseeeneteaeneneess 1 2 Visitor and Trespassing Policies Visitor POHEY saae erne eden eee erne drer 3 Tresp ssmo Protocols s erne henne E EE 3 4 Vehicles and Roads PUIG gomos ED ED e SEERE ED O E S cae EEN EET ER EEN EE 5 Spring Thaw and Winter Road Closures cccccececeececeececeneececeeseneneesensenenees 5 Persona Y cmicies cacisisnasmanbemnasnenanasteasis E E EE EEEE EEEE RET 6 Pet POlCY iicssasicnrersaenessseasneeviaaensszeasudsewas ooeapannsoswensiteanusediae ETEO EE EE EREE 7 Health amp Safety Legislation and Responsibility cccscscseesssssssensssccocnsenseassnsenenonsseusneeseaeaseenss 8 Salety PLAIN IO spear as E AET E EE Eee re See 8 Personal Safety and Property cccececcececesteceececeneneecenseeeseeeseseaeeseaeeseneeeess 8 9 Fields EN aars nere shared reder EERS fovise pone tsune E E NERO EEO 9 Lab Safe n A E E A bac as O A EE E E A E 9 Water Salety icissencssseemsiiaecsees ke aner EEE EEE E a iei 9 FR SS ALEN E E E E EE T EE A le 10 First Aids sneen toa EEE enna EREE EEEE GETE RER 10 Accident Incident Protocols and Reporting ssssssesesseesreesssersssesereesssreeseees 10 11 Workplace Harassment and Violence ccccececeeseceneeceneeceneeceseneeeessenenseneeees 11 12 Lab Research Assignment
17. Reserving the Field Velhicle ccccceccececeecenteceneneeeeneeseceneesenseaeaeseegenseneeges 19 Usage Protocols cicc csdseuocsivnc seed Eeri EEEa ENOCE EEEE ESENE SENS 19 Driving and Maintaining the Field Vehicle cccccecececeneeeeceeeenceeeeeeeaeusnees 20 Accident Reporting cccccccscececescecessecestececestencecesseceseecesestecessegesesseseeseasessss 20 Fees and Invoicing cccccccececescecenceceseneecenseensecteseseseeseaeesenseeeseseneneeaenseneges 20 Housing Available Accommodations icsidsdrnceniseiccxcusdeassbeticnuassebdadeentensereeidarecmenienseuee nce 21 Arranging HOUSING seisecssecceesivss arini ena T EEE EREEREER EEE 21 Fe s and Invoicing 4 5423 oirir eaten TEn EEEE E NOREEN EEE renee 21 Staying at KSR Accessing the Houses sesssessseessseessseeeseessseeeserersssecsssesssersssresseessseessereesrs 22 Linens Toiletries and Laundry Facilities ccccceceeecececeneecenseceuensecensenenss 22 Food and Pantry Items cccccececenceceececenenceneeseneeceneeseceneesesseseaessenensentenes 22 Cleaning Supplies essseeessrrsecesseresssosseerssseceseecesseessecsssecesseeesecesseersseeeeseesee 22 Garbage Recycling and Green Bin Waste ccceccceececeetecenseceneneecenseseeseneeees 23 Maintaining a Healthy Living Space sssesssseessssssreessseesssessssesseeessseesssessess 23 Phone and Internet eseese tieer eE LEERE EENE E EE EE E 23 Indoor Fireplaces
18. Trails are not to be accessed via Dufferin Street Members of the public are not permitted on the property to the west of Dufferin Street without an appointment or invitation to an event being hosted While some unauthorized visitors may have simply mistaken the west side of the property for a public park or conservation area many are aware that they are trespassing If you suspect someone is trespassing and are confident they are not a threat to your personal safety please approach them and ask about the research they are conducting and very politely advise that the property is private but that the hiking trails located on the eastside off Bathurst Street are open for public use If unauthorized individual s resist leaving walk away and contact the Station Manager immediately In the event that a possible trespasser seems threatening in any way do not approach them walk away and contact the Station Manager immediately KOFFLER SCIENTIFIC RESERVE AT JOKERS HILL 3 Local Police Contact A small group of York Regional Police Constables are familiar with the KSR property and may be seen patrolling the property Constable Wade Nethercott and Constable Diane Smart will preferentially take calls concerning incidents and respond if they are on duty Please call FYORK or 1 866 876 5423 for non emergency calls If you call the police fire department or medical emergency services immediately contact the Station Manager or Facilities Manager the
19. d consumables such as paper towels and sponges KSR will not provide cleaning services and it is the sole responsibility of overnight visitor s to keep the residence in clean state Overnight visitors will be held responsible for any damage to the house or contents due to uncleanliness or defacement An additional fee may be applied for repair or replacement and will be determined on a case by case basis KOFFLER SCIENTIFIC RESERVE AT JOKERS HILL 22 Garbage Recycling and Green Bin Waste All houses are equipped with garbage recycling and green bins garbage and compostable bags are also provided The Facilities Manager will coordinate the weekly pickup of garbage recycling and green bin waste at the road side Researchers are expected to pick up the empty bins at the end of the day If garbage and or recycling needs to be disposed of before weekly pick up empty receptacles then contact the Facilities Manager Regardless of the duration of stay it is expected that all waste is dealt with appropriately before departing Maintaining a Healthy Living Space The following are tips for maintaining a healthy shared living space Keep surfaces clean of food debris and drink spillage Wash dry and put away dishes in a timely matter Keep common areas neat and tidy Perform light housekeeping duties such as sweeping and wiping surfaces with disinfectant often Thoroughly clean bedrooms bathrooms and kitchen on a weekly basis e
20. e to check email print datasheets find maps etc and should be used for research purposes as opposed to personal use The login for guests is posted on the computer If you are a frequent user of the lab space and prefer a secure login please contact the Station Manager For personal use and more lengthy usage please bring your own laptop and login to the wireless internet throughout the lab Login information is posted on the bulletin boards around the lab Video Streaming youtube movies etc The internet bandwidth available in the lab is limited Please refrain from downloading movies watching streaming videos extensive Youtube viewing etc during peak hours KOFFLER SCIENTIFIC RESERVE AT JOKERS HILL 3 Lab Equipment KSR is pleased to offer researchers an excellent lab research space in a field setting This space is shared among everyone and the success of the lab depends upon respectful professional usage The dissecting scopes located in the upstairs classroom are intended for course work but are also available to researchers if not needed by a course at the time Researchers should be knowledgeable about using the scope prior to use Please contact the Director or Station Manager for information and questions Drying ovens are available for processing biomass and other research products There is one large capacity and one small capacity oven which are available on a first come first serve basis Materials must be pro
21. ees of courses should be accompanied by an instructor and are not welcome to explore the reserve at their leisure KOFFLER SCIENTIFIC RESERVE AT JOKERS HILL 26 The trails on the east side are open to all the public but are to only be accessed from the Bathurst entrance or from the Thornton Bales Conservation Area on the 19th Sideroad Dogs are welcome on these trails but must be on a leash Please refer to the Pet Policy section page 5 for information regarding dogs on the west side of the property and in residential properties Bicycles are welcome on the dirt roads and double tracks around KSR on the west side of Dufferin We encourage researchers to use bicycles or walking for reaching field sites on the west side of Dufferin if possible Bicycling is not allowed on the public trails on the east side of Dufferin Street While exploring the reserve please be aware of flagging and other areas indicated for research please be respectful and do not disturb areas marked for research KOFFLER SCIENTIFIC RESERVE AT JOKERS HILL 2T Field Courses and Group Bookings Field Courses The Koffler Scientific is able to accommodate field courses providing overnight accommodations indoor lab and classroom space and a vast outdoor classroom All meals and beverages can be arranged with a local caterer For more information please contact the Station Manager Please keep in mind that accommodations may be limited during the peak season mid
22. er alcohol consumption is strictly forbidden If caught in violation of the above KSR has the right to terminate your stay Repairs and Maintenance Please contact the Station Manager for all repairs and maintenance including emergencies Pet Policy Pets are welcome to stay in the residential houses under certain conditions and with the full agreement of a house mates By bringing a pet onto the reserve and in residential houses owners take full responsibility for any damage to KSR property or to personal property of other researchers Pets are not to be left alone inside residential houses and buildings In the event of complaints regarding a pet the owner will be notified and required to remove their pet from the property Pet owners are responsible for their pet at all times while anywhere on the property public and private please see the Visitor and Trespasser Policies section page 3 4 for more details regarding pets Receiving Mail and Packages All mail should be sent to Your Name Name of Residential House 17000 Dufferin Street King City ON L7B 1K5 Make sure to include the name of the house where you are staying so mail is easily deliverable Shipping larger items to KSR is not advised as it is a large property and drivers often get lost Vacating the House Upon leaving the house at the end of your stay make sure to e Take all food beverage toiletries and other personal items you brought with you e Notify
23. erre Trudeau and his wife Margaret whom the Kofflers had come to know well During one weekend visit for cross country skiing Trudeau was pressed into service to flip pancakes which were being served with maple syrup made right on the property Between social events the Kofflers became increasingly enchanted by the natural beauty of the property Their routines included family picnics fishing hiking cross country skiing and horseback riding along the kilometres of trails winding through the property journeys of discovery that gave them an appreciation for the subtle texture of the land One of the most beautiful experiences Marvelle reflects has been watching our five children become totally linked to nature and the splendour of the surroundings From Farm to Reserve Rejecting the idea of ever developing the land the Kofflers sought to conserve it To that end Murray wound up the gravel operation in the northeast corner of the property and restored the 30 hectare quarry with extensive tree planting The Kofflers thought that they might gift the land to the province one day We knew we had something special says Murray Everywhere you looked there was something waiting to be discovered At a 1995 dinner party at Jokers Hill Murray fell into conversation with then UofT president Robert Pritchard Hearing the story that the Province of Ontario did not have the finances to manage the property as a park Pritchard
24. eseesssccsecsccrcereeeee KOFFLER SCIENTIFIC RESERVE AT JOKERS HILL ili Overview of Buildings at KSR HW9 F xe BGCB Lab and we Classroom O Cottage i O Harkaway i Zz Main entrance at 17000 Dufferin Street i to Greenhouse and Hill H wW ing Ai ilitop arming Arrays Pept 0 232315 uyeynd 1 main parking pz parking 33 parking A Hospitality Barn and Admin Office B North Barn restricted access C South Barn restricted access Echo Valley D Arena Barn restricted access House a Tsai entrance closed off season Summary of Buildings Offices e Hospitality Barn Offices of Prof John Stinchcombe Director Stephan Schneider Station Manager John Jensen Facilities Manager Jenn English Administrator Research e BGCB Biodiversity and Global Change Biology lab and classroom located in the west end of the former Racing Barn houses UofT faculty personal lab and also includes general lab space for all KSR researchers a classroom and common eating area storage is also available in the unrenovated east side of the building e Green House located on the old tennis courts just to the west of the Gazebo Please arrange use of research facilities with the Director or Station Manager KOFFLER SCIENTIFIC RESERVE AT JOKERS HILL l Visitor Housing e Harkaway Graduate Undergraduate Student Housing Shared sleeps seven 7 people 2 bedrooms 1 full and 1 half ba
25. have disclosed all materials especially chemical and biological in your research application You are required to keep a Materials Safety Data Sheet MSDS in the area the materials are being used Due to lack of proper disposal facilities and pick up from KSR it is at the Director s discretion to allow hazardous materials Water Safety The pond near the gazebo is available for swimming at your own risk during daylight hours only No lifeguards are provided Swimming at night or under the influence of alcohol at any time are strictly prohibited and are grounds for immediate dismissal trom the KSR property KOFFLER SCIENTIFIC RESERVE AT JOKERS HILL 9 Fire Safety In the event of a fire or when an alarm sounds evacuate the building Walk quickly to the nearest exit and alert others to do the same If necessary assist others in exiting the building Call 9 1 1 immediately and then notify the Station Manager Though most houses have indoor fireplaces they are inoperable and cannot be used All buildings and residential houses contain a portable fire extinguisher Fire extinguishers can only put out small contained fires Extinguishers in buildings and houses may or may not be suitable for dealing with grease or electrical fires If you have not been trained in the proper use of portable extinguishers do not attempt to fight a fire Never fight a fire if o the fire is large or spreading o your escape route may be bl
26. he lawn next to the road leading to the gazebo Before starting a fire you must notify the Facilities Manager Fires will not be allowed if there are windy or other conditions that will make it difficult to contain or if the Township of King has issued a ban You must have a bucket of water available while the fire is burning and must be sure to completely extinguish the fire before leaving the site Use only the cut wood supplied next to the oak tree Do not collect wood from the forested areas to burn wood debris is an important part of natural ecosystems and could easily be the subject of a research project or highly influential in the process studied by a research project so please do not disturb it Alcohol Alcohol is restricted to residential properties and is strictly prohibited in public areas of the reserve All must abide by provincial legislation pertaining to alcohol consumption for example the legal drinking age is 19 As described in the Health amp Safety section swimming after alcohol consumption is strictly forbidden If caught in violation of the above KSR has the right to terminate your stay Hiking and Biking Hiking is one of the most pleasurable activities at the reserve and all visitors are strongly encouraged to walk around and enjoy the natural beauty All trails on both the east and west sides of the property are available to official visitors and researchers and exploration is welcome Please note that attend
27. ion of knowledge our society will need to devise a sustainable future We didn t realize the land s tremendous potential in terms of its importance for scientific study Murray once remarked We never thought we would get so much pleasure from seeing Jokers Hill evolve the way it has We re very proud KOFFLER SCIENTIFIC RESERVE AT JOKERS HILL 35
28. kplace and to establish procedures for dealing with hazards in the workplace The employer must take every reasonable precaution to protect workers and workers are forbidden from disobeying safety regulations and from knowingly working in an unsafe manner Fines and or jail sentences may be and have been issued for violations of the Occupational Health amp Safety Act Safety Training All Primary Investigators PIs of research conducted at KSR are responsible for the safety training of their research team members and all researchers are expected to have the first aid and lab training typical of life science laboratories at Canadian universities including but not limited to WHMIS It is highly recommended that all individuals conducting research on the reserve obtain the Wilderness amp Remote First Aid certification Personal Safety amp Property All visitors to KSR regardless of status are responsible for their personal safety and are expected to conduct themselves in a safe and reasonable manner All visitors are responsible for all personal belongings and property Personal property is not covered by the University s insurance The University of Toronto and Jokers Hill Estates are not liable for any lost or damaged items All researchers and visitors of KSR must fill out an Emergency Contact Form and submit to the Station Manager This information will be kept confidential and only used in case of emergency by KSR staff
29. l e On site housing is available Please refer to the Housing and Staying at KSR sections pages 13 16 for more information e Logistical support site preparation utilities equipment use may be available on a limited basis Researchers anticipating such needs should enquire with the Director and or Station Manager and coordinate with the Facilities Manager well in advance e A report must be completed annually for any work performed in the previous year including both completed and continuing work Reports must be submitted on the forms provided by April 1 Summaries may be posted online unless the researcher requests otherwise Summaries may be provided less frequently for long term projects if the Director and or the Scientific Oversight Committee agree e All research and program fess must be paid prior to the publication of any research performed at KSR e Publication of work performed at Jokers Hill must acknowledge the station and two copies of all reprints must be provided to the Scientific Oversight Committee through the Director A single spiral bound copy of all theses also must be provided e All research must conform both to government regulations and to the safety ethical and animal use guidelines established by the University of Toronto See the following for details Violation of these guidelines may result in the withdrawal of research permission Assignment of Field Sites Locations and marking of field sites mus
30. le with alternate uses or not requiring maintenance or site preparation Examples Observational vegetation sampling behavioral observations remote sensing Area Land area demarcated for use by a single PI Precludes other uses and restricts access by other users Examples fenced plots marked zones around cattle tanks large screen structures to exclude pollinators plowed fields Collection Sampling of organisms or specimens for further analysis in a Pl s home lab Collection activities must be pre approved non depleting and avoid conflicting with other uses Examples Collecting nematodes for sequencing seeds for crossing experiments aquatic larvae for lab work KOFFLER SCIENTIFIC RESERVE AT JOKERS HILL 3 1 Set up and Maintenance Fees Setup maintenance mowing plowing water delivery etc by the Station or Facilities Manager are billed at 45 hour Vehicle Usage Fees 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid is available for daily use at 0 47 km KOFFLER SCIENTIFIC RESERVE AT JOKERS HILL 32 History of Jokers Hill Estates In the spring of 1996 scientists and students from the University of Toronto headed north to a new property Jokers Hill which had been recently donated by Murray and Marvelle Koffler There atop the Oak Ridges Moraine they found a landscape carpeted with opportunity The natural and agricultural ecosystems on the site offered tantalizing prospects for studies in biodiversity ecology evolution and c
31. lso welcomes any contributions researchers are able to add back to the cache Supplies available may include wooden stakes rebar flagging water resistant paper containers etc Although KSR makes an effort to have consistent emergency provisions supplies may turn over unexpectedly Therefore researchers should not depend on this supply and help maintain it as much as possible Tools and Common Equipment There are a variety of tools manual and electric available for research use The majority of these tools are kept in a secured area Please contact the Station or Facilities Manager to access Common equipment such as insect nets soil corers shovels and wheelbarrows are located in the unrenovated area of the BGCB in the tack room Please make sure to return all tools and common equipment when finished using them KOFFLER SCIENTIFIC RESERVE AT JOKERS HILL 8 Field Vehicle aka Jokermobile KSR owns and operates a 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid used as a field vehicle and also known as the Jokermobile Research and teaching users students and visitors are forbidden from driving any other KSR vehicle pick up trucks tractors etc and the John Deere Gator owned by a Ryerson University faculty member for insurance and safety purposes Approval for Use Researchers needing to use the Jokermobile must be a faculty staff or student of UofT and have a valid G class license A copy of your valid drivers license must
32. mptly removed once dry in order to make available for others Any materials placed in the drying ovens should be labelled with contact information which will be used if a usage conflict arises to figure out an appropriate solution If no contact information is provided then the researcher is at risk of having their materials removed from the oven Usage of the molecular lab equipment is not permitted unless approved by the Director Lab Supplies Researchers are expected to provide all lab supplies required for their research activities at the reserve KSR does have a small supply of consumables such as paper and pens available if items are needed unexpectedly Ensure that you have disclosed all materials especially chemical and biological in your research application You are required to keep a Materials Safety Data Sheet MSDS in the area the materials are being used Due to lack of proper disposal facilities and pick up from KSR it is at the Director s discretion to allow hazardous materials Storage Space The unrenovated area of the BGCB contains former horse stalls that are available to researchers as personal research equipment storage one stall per lab The stalls are accessible from both the lab area and the exterior large sliding doors located at the front of the building allowing for easy moving of equipment The stalls are dry but are vulnerable to varying degrees of temperature and humidity and are not vermin proof
33. nadian universities including but not limited to WHMIS It is highly recommended that all individuals conducting research on the reserve obtain the Wilderness amp Remote First Aid certification All researchers must complete an Emergency Contact form and submit to the Station Manager Policy Governing Field Work This policy has been developed by the Koffler Scientific Reserve at Jokers Hill Scientific Oversight Committee in order to facilitate research at the Reserve Observational studies experimental research and teaching uses all are encouraged the intent of this policy is to minimize associated environmental impacts conflicts among researchers and conflicts with management practices Development of this policy is ongoing and changes and additions may be expected Updates will be made available on the KSR web page When in doubt please refer to the webpage http ksr utoronto ca research doing research at ksr e All new and continuing research and teaching must be approved annually by the Scientific Oversight Committee Applications must be submitted on the forms provided by April 1 or 30 days before the proposed start date for work scheduled to begin before March 30 Applications will be accepted rejected or requested to be modified on the basis of environmental impacts conflicts with existing or proposed research and compatibility with site management The scientific merit of the proposal will also be weighed in all requests
34. ocked by the spread of fire o you are not trained in the correct use of the extinguisher or are unsure of the type of fire Remember your first priority is to evacuate and call 9 1 1 First Aid First aid kits are available in all buildings that are accessible to researchers and in all residential houses Stephan Schneider Station Manager is certified by Red Cross in Wilderness and Remote First Aid Accident Incident Protocols and Reporting In the event of an accident resulting in injury to a person on KSR property call 9 1 1 immediately if the injury warrants immediate medical attention Regardless of the severity of the injury contact the Station Manager as soon as possible All incidents require the completion of the Personal Injury Incident Report and are to be submitted immediately to the Station Manager If there is damage to a personal property including vehicles while on KSR property please notify the Station Manager and your insurer where applicable You will also be required to complete a Property Damage Incident Report and submit to the Station Manager Reportable incidents include those which o result in personal injury or lost time from work o have potential to result in personal injury or property damage even though no injury or damage actually occurred KOFFLER SCIENTIFIC RESERVE AT JOKERS HILL 10 o occur to any person while on the Koffler Scientific Reserve premises including residential houses and ya
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36. of Ontario 1140011 Ontario Ltd is not responsibility for any personal property of researchers staying at the reserve and it is the sole responsibility of the individual to obtain the proper insurance for their personal property Accessing the Houses Number coded locks are installed on the main doors on all visitor houses The number code to the house you have been assigned will be included in your housing information package It is the responsibility of researchers staying in the houses to secure doors and windows KSR will not be held responsible for the damage or theft of personal property resulting as neglect of such It is recommended to use only one 1 door whenever possible and leave doors locked when not in use Linens Toiletries and Laundry Facilities Linens toiletries and laundry supplies e g detergent softener are not provided and researchers must bring their own KSR does supply toilet paper Food and Pantry Items Although all shared houses have fully equipped kitchens food is not provided All researchers are encouraged to bring their own and cook while staying at the reserve Remove all your food and pantry items upon departure Cleaning Supplies Researchers staying overnight are expected to keep the houses in a clean and tidy state and are responsible for coordinating cleaning efforts among house mates KSR will provide basic cleaning supplies including broom mop and bucket disinfectant window cleaner an
37. off the paved or graveled roadways Field Site Setup and Maintenance Clearly mark all field plots with wire flags or other approved structures Also indicate the project number name of the PI name of the researcher attending to the plot and year in a visible area e g edge nearest a path or road In general it is ideal to have four large posts or bamboo stakes that will not be overgrown by the vegetation at the exterior corners of your plot marked with flagging tape In general researchers are responsible for their own field site maintenance including site preparation If the site requires more intensive infrastructure and or skilled labour e g plowing and tilling containers pumps for irrigation the Facilities Manager John Jensen may be able to assist Contact the Station Manager Stephan Schneider for more information and as far in advance as possible Please see the Fees Schedule pages 31 32 for associated costs Water Delivery Contact the Station Manager for all water delivery needs please give at least 2 3 days notice Please see the Fees Schedule pages 31 32 for associated costs Field Supplies Researchers are expected to provide all field supplies required for their research activities at the reserve In the spirit of collaboration reuse and recycling KSR does maintain a cache of general use field supplies at the Biodiversity and Global Change Biology BGCB lab All researchers are welcome to use supplies KSR a
38. onservation science The property s proximity to the campuses meant that students would have ready access to a place where they would not just learn about science but where they could do science In the years since the Koffler Scientific Reserve at Jokers Hill has become an internationally recognized facility with a distinguished record of research training and public education The story of how the Kofflers beloved horse farm came to be the university s field research station offers a glimpse into the layers of geological social and economic history buried beneath the hilly terraces and woodlots of the Oak Ridges Moraine The Land Stretching 160 kilometres across the northern fringe of the Greater Toronto Area the moraine is composed of debris deposited during the retreat of the Laurentide ice sheet about 13 000 years ago The site of numerous kettle lakes the Moraine filters and releases groundwater into 65 watersheds including all of Toronto s major river systems As the glaciers retreated and the climate warmed deciduous forest species including beech and maple along with cedar and white pine moved in from their southerly glacial refugia The Wendat Huron people had lived north of the Moraine to avoid conflict with the Iroquois confederacy south of Lake Ontario They introduced Etienne Brul the French explorer dispatched by Samuel de Champlain in 1610 to the Carrying Place Trail Later the French built a fort along
39. op The south side houses office space for KSR staff Gazebo This building was designed by the famous architect Raymond Moriyama and is located on the lower pond and has a deck leading directly to the pond The gazebo is available for use April through October as a meeting or socializing space There is a small kitchen space that has some basic flatware and dining ware The water is for washing only Anyone using the gazebo is responsible for leaving it clean tidy and free of food Please note the fire pit in the centre is inoperable Swimming The lower pond is open for swimming to KSR visitors and researchers Please be advised that swimming is at your own risk not the liability of the University of Toronto or Jokers Hill Estates Swimming after alcohol consumption and night swimming are strictly prohibited KOFFLER SCIENTIFIC RESERVE AT JOKERS HILL 25 Fishing The ponds were historically stocked with bass and are now full of fish You are welcome to fish but it is not recommended that you keep or eat the fish and doing so is at your risk A few abandoned rods are available for communal use Overnight Camping Overnight camping is strictly prohibited on the reserve including the public trail area Special exceptions may be made to recognized groups providing wilderness training but must have written approval from the Director Outdoor Fires Outdoor fires are restricted to one pit located adjacent to the pond on t
40. or research only not recreational purposes however this should be considered a last resort option as driving in the field can damage field research and impact the conservation of the property s valuable ecosystems KOFFLER SCIENTIFIC RESERVE AT JOKERS HILL 19 Driving and Maintaining the Field Vehicle Drivers must record the beginning and ending mileage on the tracking sheets provided in the vehicle along with other requested information The completed tracking sheets are used for billing and other record keeping purposes The Station Manager will refuel the vehicle weekly If fuel is low please contact the Station Manager so he can refuel the vehicle Drivers are responsible for the basic cleanliness of the Jokermobile s interior such as removing trash and cleaning up spills or other minor messes KSR has the vehicle cleaned more intensively at the end of the field season For repairs and maintenance general and emergency contact the Station Manager Accident Reporting The Jokermobile and drivers are insured through the University of Toronto by Zurich Insurance Company owner s and insurance slips are located in the glove box In the event of an accident please call 9 1 1 immediately if there are injuries that warrant immediate medical attention and then contact the Station Manager If there are minor or no injuries contact the Station Manager immediately Regardless how minor or major the accident a Driver s Report
41. pical of life science laboratories at Canadian universities including but not limited to WHMIS It is highly recommended that all individuals conducting research on the reserve obtain the Wilderness amp Remote First Aid certification All researchers must complete an Emergency Contact Form and submit to the Station Manager Assignment of Lab Space All lab space is located in the BGCB The general use lab space consists mostly of the benches located in the front and the back The Director will assign lab space as part of the research application process It is vital that researchers have received the appropriate training through the University of Toronto or their home institution before commencing work in a lab The field molecular lab is available for usage only upon the approval from the Director This is due to the specialized sterile and costly nature of molecular research Food and drinks are not allowed In the molecular lab This lab remains locked when not in use UofT faculty member Prof Art Weis also has a personal lab in the BGCB located in a separate room and clearly marked All equipment and supplies in this space are the personal research property of Prof Weis and his university lab Please do not use or remove any of the equipment and supplies located in this lab Computer Usage The desktop computer in the general lab is available for all researchers to use This computer is intended as a short term 30 minutes resourc
42. port workplace violence If you are a victim of or witness to a violence or harassment issue please contact one of the following people Stephan Schneider Station Manager 647 261 6362 Available 24 7 ksr manager utoronto ca John Stinchcombe Director 647 923 1889 cell phone Available 24 7 ksr info utoronto ca Jenn English Administrator 416 946 0025 jenn english utoronto ca Shannon McCauley UofT Faculty 905 828 5326 shannon mccauley utoronto ca In addition to the individuals above all members of the KSR community are encouraged to contact the university s Sexual Harassment Office and or the Community Safety Office with questions or concerns The Sexual Harassment Office handles complaints based on sex sexual orientation gender identity and gender expression The Community Safety Office handles issues of harassment violence and personal safety These offices are an invaluable source of information advice and guidance and you may contact them on a confidential basis KOFFLER SCIENTIFIC RESERVE AT JOKERS HILL 1ll Sexual Harassment Officer 416 978 3908 paddy stamp utoronto ca Website http www sho utoronto ca Community Safety Office 416 978 1485 Website http www communitysafety utoronto ca Any employee who subjects another employee to workplace harassment or violence may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment A student will be penalized for such inappropria
43. rds o occur to a student during the course of his or her classroom lab or field work Workplace Harassment and Violence A recent study by Clancy et al 2014 PloS One 9 e102172 documented the prevalence of sexual harassment harassment and in appropriate comments during field work The results were shocking 64 of survey respondents had experienced sexual harassment during field work Both men and women reported harassment with women often reporting harassment from supervisors and superiors vertical dynamics and men often reporting harassment from peers horizontal dynamics Moreover at many field sites and stations there were no clear reporting mechanisms or procedures for those who were subject to or witnessed harassment KSR s policies mirror the University of Toronto s we are committed to a field environment free verbal physical and sexual harassment and abuse and we are committed to using clear reporting mechanisms that make all of our users feel safe and know what recourse they have if they are subject to or witness harassment and violence University members are covered by University policies while engaged in any University related activity The University of Toronto is committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from harassment and violence Any act of workplace violence is unacceptable conduct that will not be tolerated No one shall subject any employee to workplace violence or allow or create conditions that sup
44. reafter KOFFLER SCIENTIFIC RESERVE AT JOKERS HILL 4 Vehicles and Roads KSR is served by a network of gravel roads that leads past the BGCB to the gazebo parking lot and across the dam to the racetrack A network of packed grass field roads extend outward to most of the reserve however these are vulnerable to damage from heavy use particularly in wet weather and should be used sparingly The field roads are rough steep in places and are best suited to a four wheel drive vehicle with good ground clearance In general walking is encouraged and vehicles should only access the field roads for the purpose of delivering bulky supplies and equipment If you must use the field roads drive very slowly and stay on well established tracks Never cross open fields and unmowed areas Hazards including holes wildlife and even researchers can be easily concealed in long grass To reduce the risk of fire in extreme dry conditions be careful to park your vehicle so that the exhaust and muffler do not come in contact with dry grass Parking There are three main parking lots one by the office and barns area one by the BGCB and one gravel lot near the gazebo and heating arrays Please use the main parking areas whenever possible If you must park elsewhere be sure not to block building access or other traffic Do not use the driveways of private residences as a parking area unless invited to do so More remote parts of the reserve can be accessed
45. s for up to date Fees Schedule Overnight Accommodations Nightly Weekly Monthly Shared Housing Harkaway Hilltop Cottage 14 S65 250 Echo Valley Private Housing Wagon Wheels 28 130 500 Off Season Lab Retreats Housing for up to 3 nights 100 flat rate 10 people max per house Bring your whole lab group for a writing hiking relaxing retreat Meals and linens are not included Off season rates may differ Children under 15 stay free Research Fees Program Fees allow researchers to perform multiple experiments under the same fee with an area surcharge to account for variability in usage intensity Waivers or reduced fees may be available contact the Director for details An estimate of fees will be provided with project approvals Program Study Collection only Fee 1300 year UofT 1550 year non 600 study UofT 700 study Collection fee UofT non UofT only Experiment None Director n a Limit Area Surcharge 0 2000 square meters at n a n a 0 25 meter year Collection fee None 200 season 200 season One hour of site prep water delivery or labor from the Site or Station Manager is included in these rates as is access to classroom dry lab and wet lab space All wet lab users must be trained and have the Director s approval Definitions Program Multiple experiments studies pilot projects collections and investigations per lab Study Observational study compatib
46. suggested the Kofflers give the land to the university I stuck out my hand and said Fine you ve got it Under the transfer agreement the university formally took possession in 1995 and the Kofflers leased back the main house which they continued to use until 2006 Almost immediately top researchers from the University of Guelph York University and the Royal Ontario Museum joined UofT faculty and students working at the Koffler Scientific Reserve One early project focused on the old growth stand mapping the characteristics of every tree in two one hectare plots Other research concentrated on the rehabilitation of the Moraine soils due to the Kofflers reforestation efforts Ongoing projects include the investigation of genetic adaptation in invasive species such as Norway maples and purple loosestrife and the discovery of new clades of fungi growing in the forest soil Professor Ann Zimmerman an aquatic biologist was appointed to be the founding director of the Koffler Scientific Reserve at Jokers Hill in 2002 She immediately organized the reserve s first residential field course Experimental Ecology in Southern Ontario For two weeks a KOFFLER SCIENTIFIC RESERVE AT JOKERS HILL 3 4 group of twelve undergraduate students with their equipment and six graduate students working at the reserve all piled into Willow Ridge the four bedroom bungalow where the Kofflers had lived while Napier Simpson was working on the main
47. t be established in cooperation with the Director and or Station Manager as part of the research application and approval process This is important to prevent overlapping of field sites as well the history of a plot may strongly influence the resulting data KSR has a long history of diverse land use Please consult with the Director and or Station Manager if alteration or expansion to an existing field site is necessary Before Going into the Field Always let someone know where you are going and your expected time of return It is strongly recommended you enter the KSR Director Station Manager and Facilities Manager and all emergency contact numbers into your cell phone When working alone in the field make sure to notify the Station Manager of your location and expected time of return Also notify the Station Manager if you are required by your research to go into the field during non daylight hours regardless if you plan for someone to go with you or you plan to go alone KOFFLER SCIENTIFIC RESERVE AT JOKERS HILL 17 Transportation to Field Sites All vehicular access to field sites must be pre approved by the Station or Facilities Manager Researchers are allowed personal vehicles e g truck atv or similar and there is also a field vehicle available at the reserve please refer to Field Vehicle section pages 19 20 for more information All vehicles in the field must stay on the mowed paths take extra caution when taking a vehicle
48. te conduct under the Code of Student Conduct or the Sexual Harassment Policy Any company that contracts with the University is required to hold its employees to the obligation not to engage in harassment or violence in the workplace Where agents or employees of outside contractors subject University of Toronto employees or students to workplace harassment or violence the University will invoke this obligation and will take immediate steps to safeguard its students and employees The Occupational Health and Safety Act defines workplace o Harassment as engaging in a course of vexatious comment or conduct against a worker in a workplace that is known or ought reasonably to be known and unwelcome o Violence as the exercise of physical force by a person against a worker in a workplace that causes or could cause physical injury to the worker an attempt to exercise physical force against a worker in a workplace that could cause physical injury to the worker a statement or behaviour that it is reasonable for a worker to interpret as a threat to exercise physical force against the worker in a workplace that could cause physical injury to the worker KOFFLER SCIENTIFIC RESERVE AT JOKERS HILL 12 Lab Research All Primary Investigators PIs of research conducted at KSR are responsible for the safety training of their research team members and all researchers are expected to have the first aid and lab training ty
49. throoms laundry facilities e Cottage Graduate Undergraduate Student Housing Shared sleeps seven 7 people 2 bedrooms 2 full bathrooms laundry facilities e Hilltop Graduate Undergraduate Student Housing Shared sleeps ten 10 people 2 bedrooms 2 full bathrooms laundry facilities e Echo Valley Graduate Undergraduate Student Housing Shared sleeps nine 9 people 2 bedrooms 2 full bathrooms e Wagon Wheels Contact the Station Manager for details Statf Housing e Gate House Private residence of John Jensen Facilities Manager e Willow Ridge Private residence of Stephan Schneider Station Manager Please go to staff houses only if invited thank you Barns e Hospitality Barn main administrative office e North Barn former horse stalls serve as storage for garbage recycling firewood etc e South Barn Employees only off limits to researchers e Arena Barn Employees only off limits to researchers Other Buildings e Gazebo open to researchers as a meeting space or lounge area public bathrooms are nearby KOFFLER SCIENTIFIC RESERVE AT JOKERS HILL Q Visitor and Trespasser Policies Visitor Policy Although the Koffler Scientific Reserve KSR is a vast property with many different resources the property does have limitations and relies on the goodwill and cooperation of researchers and visitors to fulfill the KSR mission Researchers staff and visitors from the public are all equally expected to
50. to the reserve please advise the Station Manager of the make license plate etc This will allow KSR staff to differentiate between cars belonging to our researchers and those that are likely outside visitors If you bring a new car or a rental place a note on the dashboard with your phone number to indicate to KSR staff whom the vehicle belongs to KOFFLER SCIENTIFIC RESERVE AT JOKERS HILL 6 Pet Policy Pets are welcome at the reserve under strict conditions Pets must be leashed and under the control of their owner at all times and are not allowed to wander into areas where research activities may be disrupted Pet owners are expected to show consideration for other researchers and visitors at KSR and to minimize the impact of their pets to the property and prevent impacts to other s personal property Any pet that may endanger others whether by aggression or health concerns such as allergies is not allowed at the reserve Owners are responsible for the appropriate removal of pet waste both indoors and out By bringing a pet onto the reserve owners take fully responsibility and assume full liability for any injury or damage to KSR staff or property or to others or their property An additional fee will be applied for repair or replacement of KSR property and will be determined on a case by case basis In the event of complaints regarding a pet the owner will be notified and required to remove their pet from the property
51. what would become the primary trade highway into Ontario s interior During the 19 century settlers in the rapidly growing colony of Upper Canada cleared much of the Moraine using the old growth forests for fuel and building material By the early 20 century the hills had been extensively logged and quarried Only a few remnants of old growth remained mostly in areas too rugged to develop among them a three hectare stand on the Kofflers property Horses and Dignitaries The lands that include Jokers Hill were originally assembled by Colonel RS McLaughlin founder of the Canadian arm of General Motors In 1952 he gave the estate to his daughter Billie and her husband Major General Churchill Mann The couple managed a thoroughbred racing and breeding operation on the site and built an extensive trail system According to legend Billie Mann s favourite horse Joker liked to escape and climb to one of the highest points on the property a spot with a majestic view of the western Moraine On one such retrieval journey she said to her husband Church you must build me a house right here and we will call it Joker s Hill In 1953 the couple hired the prestigious architectural firm of Mathers amp Haldenby to build an estate home on that height of land where they lived for a dozen years After passing through several hands the property was purchased by the Kofflers in 1969 Murray had been searching for a country place when
52. y Student Housing including field courses sleeps nine 9 people bunk beds and single 2 bedrooms 2 full bathrooms fully equipped kitchen Wagon Wheels Contact the Station Manager for details Maximum overnight capacity for all residential houses is 10 people NO EXCEPTIONS Arranging Housing All researchers needing overnight accommodations at KSR need to complete the 2015 Housing Reservation Form and submit to ksr manager utoronto ca Please keep in mind that housing is limited during the peak field season May through September and may not available for last minute requests Be sure to submit your completed Rental Application as far in advance of your arrival as possible Researchers will receive a housing information package via email 5 10 business days prior to their scheduled arrival date Fees and Invoicing Unless otherwise arranged PI s are assumed responsible for the housing cost of their research team and will be invoiced at the end of the field season During the off season invoices will be sent quarterly Housing fees are provided in the Fees Schedule pages 31 32 If you have any budgetary concerns contact the Director to inquire about special arrangements If you have any questions or concerns regarding invoicing contact the Administrator KOFFLER SCIENTIFIC RESERVE AT JOKERS HILL 2 Staying at the Koffler Scientific Reserve The University of Toronto and Jokers Hill Estates A Division

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