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New story walk begins on permanent trail at Ken Reid Conservation Area
Posted on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 01:24 PM
July 26, 2021 – “A mouse took a stroll through a deep dark wood,” but what awaited the mouse on his journey? Beginning Saturday, July 31 and continuing throughout August, the latest Story Walk at Ken Reid Conservation Area will feature “The Gruffalo”, a story of a clever mouse and a gullible beast, written by Julia Donaldson. For this experience, families and children will join the mouse on its journey through the woods, meeting all sorts of animals along the way, and maybe even a Gruffalo.
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New word scramble course installed at Windy Ridge Conservation Area
Posted on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 01:24 PM
NOVEMBER 16, 2021 – Visitors to Windy Ridge Conservation Area can now participate in the newly installed word scramble course, a fun and engaging outdoor puzzle game that stretches across the trail system.
Using the word scramble guide to assist them in their journey, visitors can begin the word scramble in the parking lot area at Windy Ridge Conservation Area, located on Mount Horeb Road between Highway 35 and Omemee, and follow the loop to complete the activity, filling in the correct words as...
Scugog Water Fund opens for applications
Posted on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 01:24 PM
JUNE 2, 2021 – The Scugog Water Fund has opened for applications from property owners interested in undertaking projects that will contribute to the health of local lakes, rivers and streams in and around Lake Scugog. Financial assistance may be available for your project through this popular funding stream.
Property owners in the Townships of Scugog and Brock may be eligible to receive funds to help address issues affecting Lake Scugog, including:
- Agricultural stewardship projects
- Erosion and loss of...
Sponsors jump on board for Explore Nature Challenge
Posted on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 01:24 PM
JULY 29, 2021 – The Kawartha Conservation Foundation’s Explore Nature Challenge kicks off this weekend and the response to date has been overwhelming. Sponsors have come on board to support the initiative, which promotes individuals, families and friends getting outside, enjoying nature and getting exercise.
“We are so thankful for the positive response we received from sponsors and participants,” said Foundation Chair Pat Warren. “We really wanted to create an event that could involve...
Spring is on the way, order your low-cost tree seedlings before March 31
Posted on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 01:24 PM
MARCH 9 – An old Chinese proverb notes “the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” Kawartha Conservation wants to make it easy with the 2021 Tree Seedling Program.
The Tree Seedling Program provides an inexpensive way for landowners to plant a selection of tree seedlings and native shrubs on their property.
“Healthy forests provide many important functions on our landscape,” said Special Projects Assistant, Melissa Brown. “They improve air quality,...