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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...
Talking Forest expands to Windy Ridge and Pigeon River Conservation Areas
Posted on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 11:13 AM
June 28, 2022 – Just in time for summer, the popular Kawartha Conservation Talking Forest App has expanded to include trails at Windy Ridge Conservation Area and the newly re-opened Pigeon River Headwaters Conservation Area, in addition to Ken Reid Conservation Area.
“The Talking Forest has been such a fun experience for our visitors,” explained Kristie Virgoe, Director of Stewardship and CA Lands. “Since we launched the app at Ken Reid, it has continued to grow in popularity, and we’re excited to...
Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety - June 13
Posted on Thursday, June 16, 2022 11:23 AM
A Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety is in effect for some large Kawartha Lakes, including Balsam, Cameron, Sturgeon, and Pigeon Lakes, as well as Lake Scugog.
No flooding is expected, but flows throughout the system are high and could be dangerous.
WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – WATER SAFETY – KAWARTHA LAKES
DATE: June 13, 2022
TIME: 4:15 pm
Message sent based on information received from:
Affected Municipalities:
Blue-green algae bloom safety campaign kicks off in time for summer
Posted on Thursday, June 16, 2022 10:36 AM
JUNE 15, 2022 – Summer weather has arrived in the Kawarthas and Region of Durham, and with it comes the potential for blue-green algae (BGA) blooms, also known as harmful algae blooms (HABs), to form in lakes, rivers, and creeks throughout the region. To help the community better understand the threats posed by blue-green algae, Kawartha Conservation has teamed up with the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPRDHU) on an online campaign to educate the public on how to identify...

Celebrate the bridge reopening at Pigeon River Headwaters Conservation Area
Posted on Thursday, June 16, 2022 10:36 AM
MAY 31, 2022 – The public is welcome to take part in a series of events and activities to celebrate the long-awaited grand reopening of Pigeon River Headwaters Conservation Area throughout the month of June and all summer long.
Following several years of only being able to access the boardwalk through an out-and-back hike, a permanent bridge has now been installed to complete the 3.4 km loop.
“This bridge installation has been a long time coming,” said Conservation Areas Technician Melissa...