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'The Hike' arrives along the Story Walk Trail at Ken Reid Conservation Area
Posted on Wednesday, July 06, 2022 09:15 AM
JULY 6, 2022 – With school out for summer and sunshine in the forecast, visitors to Ken Reid Conservation Area can now read ‘The Hike’ along the Story Walk Trail for the entire month of July.
Dedicated to young hikers everywhere, ‘The Hike’ follows along with three friends and their dog as they set out for an exciting hike up Buck Mountain. As they make their way through the winding trails, they come across tons of different animals, plants, and landscapes, taking notes and admiring views on their...
Plan your Family Day Weekend adventure in the Kawarthas
Posted on Thursday, June 16, 2022 10:36 AM
FEBRUARY 14, 2022 – The Family Day long weekend is quickly approaching, and with dozens of snow-covered trails, sweeping views and interactive outdoor family activities, now is the perfect time to plan your visit to one of our conservation areas throughout the Kawartha Lakes region.
Located less than an hour-and-a-half from both the GTA and Peterborough, each of our conservation areas offers a unique experience for families looking to spend time together on a Family Day outing.
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'Too Many Carrots' Story Walk begins at Ken Reid Conservation Area
Posted on Thursday, June 16, 2022 10:36 AM
JUNE 6, 2022 – Available now and for the entire month of June, visitors to Ken Reid Conservation Area can now read ‘Too Many Carrots’, the newly featured story along the Story Walk Trail.
Written by Katy Hudson, ‘Too Many Carrots’ follows along the journeys of Rabbit and his friends as they learn valuable lessons about friendship, sharing, and caring for one another. As Rabbit’s burrow becomes too full of carrots, he looks to his friends for a place to sleep, each time bringing his beloved carrots...
'Up, Up, Down' arrives at the Story Walk Trail at Ken Reid Conservation Area
Posted on Thursday, June 16, 2022 10:36 AM
MAY 4, 2022 – Visitors to Ken Reid Conservation Area can now read ‘Up, Up, Down’, a classic tale from world-renowned children’s author Robert Munsch, along the Story Walk Trail for the entire month of May.
‘Up, Up, Down’ tells the tale of a curious and active girl named Anna who loves climbing, but often loses her balance and tumbles down to the ground. Even as her parents teach her not to, she continues to climb and fall from dressers, refrigerators, and trees, reaching higher and higher with each...
'When Spring Comes' arrives along the Story Walk Trail at Ken Reid Conservation Area
Posted on Thursday, June 16, 2022 10:36 AM
APRIL 4, 2022 – As sunshine and warm weather return after a long, cold winter, visitors to Ken Reid Conservation Area can now read ‘When Spring Comes’, the newly featured story along the Story Walk trail, for the entire month of April.
Written by Kevin Henkes, ‘When Spring Comes’ is the perfect read for children and families excited about the return of spring, and with snow melting, flowers blooming, and birds chirping throughout the conservation area, there is no better time or place to read it.