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Wards Lawyers announced as 2023 sponsor of Forest Therapy program
Posted on Friday, January 13, 2023 12:31 PM
January 13, 2023 – Kawartha Conservation is thrilled to announce Wards Lawyers has come onboard as the main sponsor of the 2023 Forest Therapy program. The program, which is designed to promote mental health and wellness in the community, will kick off with a special event on Bell Let's Talk Day, January 25th, with three forest therapy sessions for participants to experience the therapeutic benefits of nature.
“At Wards Lawyers, we understand the importance of mental health and...
Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety - January 11
Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 02:36 PM
A Provincial Watershed Conditions Statement has been issued for Southern Ontario by the Surface Water Monitoring Centre of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.
WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – WATER SAFETY
Kawartha Conservation Watershed
DATE: Wednesday January 11, 2022
TIME: 2:40 pm
Message sent based on information received from:
- Kawartha Conservation Flood Forecasting Network
- Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry - Surface Water Monitoring Centre
- Environment Canada
- Trent-Severn...
Forest bathing is your path to a deeper connection with nature
Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 08:49 AM
JANUARY 10, 2023 – January is the perfect time to reconnect with nature and enjoy all the mental, physical, and emotional benefits it has to offer.
Spending time in nature has been shown to have numerous benefits for both physical and mental health. One specific practice that has gained popularity in recent years is called "forest bathing," or Shinrin-yoku in Japanese. Shinrin in Japanese means "forest," and yoku means "bath." Shinrin-yoku, therefore, means bathing in the forest atmosphere, or taking...
'Sneezy the Snowman' returns to the Story Walk Trail at Ken Reid CA
Posted on Friday, January 06, 2023 12:07 PM
JANUARY 6, 2023 – Available now and for the entire month of January, visitors to Ken Reid Conservation Area can read ‘Sneezy the Snowman’ as the popular children’s tale makes its second appearance along the Story Walk Trail.
‘Sneezy the Snowman’ explores the story of a snowman that comes to life, but isn’t very good at dealing with the cold winds, falling snow, and icy conditions that come with winter. As Sneezy attempts to warm up from the cold, he begins to melt into a puddle, relying on a group...
Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety - December 29, 2022
Posted on Thursday, December 29, 2022 12:40 PM
A Provincial Watershed Conditions Statement has been issued for Southern and Northeastern Ontario by the Surface Water Monitoring Centre of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.
Kawartha Conservation Watershed
DATE: Thursday December 29, 2022
TIME: 11:00 am
Message sent based on information received from:
- Kawartha Conservation Flood Forecasting Network
- Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry - Surface Water Monitoring Centre
- Environment Canada
- Trent-Seven Waterway
WATERSHED CONDITIONS...