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Christmas at Ken Reid returns Saturday, December 3
Posted on Thursday, November 17, 2022 10:22 AM
November 17, 2022 – Kawartha Conservation’s Christmas at Ken Reid returns on Saturday, December 3 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with all of the free family events and activities visitors to the conservation area have come to enjoy as a kick-off to the holiday season.
“We are so thrilled to be able to hold Christmas at Ken Reid in person again, after a two-year absence,” said Kristie Virgoe, Director of Stewardship and Conservation Lands. “Our staff always look forward to this event; there...
'Not a Stick' Story Walk begins at Ken Reid Conservation Area
Posted on Thursday, November 03, 2022 09:30 AM
NOVEMBER 3, 2022 – Visitors to Ken Reid Conservation Area can now read ‘Not a Stick’, the newly featured story along the Story Walk Trail, for the entire month of November.
Written by Antoinette Portis, ‘Not a Stick’ is a fun and easy-to-read story that uses the power of imagination and creativity to take readers to new worlds. To most people, a stick laying on the ground is nothing more than a piece of wood, but with a little bit of creativity, it could be so much more. A stick could be a paintbrush...
'Over in the Forest' arrives along the Story Walk at Ken Reid Conservation Area
Posted on Friday, October 07, 2022 02:35 PM
OCTOBER 7, 2022 – Available now and for the entire month of October, visitors to Ken Reid Conservation Area can read ‘Over in the Forest’, the newly featured story along the Story Walk Trail.
Written by Marianne Berkes, ‘Over in the Forest’ takes readers on a journey throughout the forest, exploring the lives of beavers, deer, turtles, birds, and other woodland animals. With colourful illustrations, clever rhyming schemes and simple counting exercises, readers can play a fun game of hide-and-seek...
'Leaf Man' Story Walk begins at Ken Reid Conservation Area
Posted on Thursday, September 08, 2022 08:51 AM
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 – Visitors to Ken Reid Conservation Area can now read 'Leaf Man', the newly featured story along the Story Walk Trail, for the entire month of September.
Written by Lois Ehlert, ‘Leaf Man’ is all about the wonders of autumn and the power of imagination. As leaves begin to turn beautiful shades of orange, red, and yellow, the cool, fall air scatters them across the landscape and creates patterns in nature. If you look closely, you might see a pile of leaves that looks like a...
'Plant the Tiny Seed' Story Walk begins at Ken Reid Conservation Area
Posted on Wednesday, August 03, 2022 09:15 AM
AUGUST 3, 2022 – Available now and for the entire month of August, visitors to Ken Reid Conservation Area can read ‘Plant the Tiny Seed’, the newly featured story along the Story Walk Trail.
Written by Christie Matheson, ‘Plant the Tiny Seed’ gets readers involved in the magic of planting seeds and watching them grow into beautiful, colourful flowers on each page. Wiggle your fingers, clap your hands, and take a walk through the forest as you grow tiny little seeds into a magnificent garden by the...