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Lake Scugog residents sought for fish spawning habitat project

MARCH 14, 2022 – Kawartha Conservation is looking for Lake Scugog shoreline property owners interested in participating in a fish spawning habitat restoration project.

Kawartha Conservation's Integrated Watershed Management (IWM) department is looking to place river-rock along the shoreline of eligible properties as part of the Lake Scugog Enhancement Project. Areas of interest for the project include Birch Island, Caesarea, Fralick’s Beach, Goreski’s Landing, Lakeside Beach, Oakdene Point, Scugog...

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'Mice Skating' marches into the Story Walk Trail this month at Ken Reid CA

MARCH 3, 2022 – Available now and for the entire month of March, visitors to Ken Reid Conservation Area can read ‘Mice Skating’, the newly featured story along the Story Walk Trail.

Written by Annie Silvestro, ‘Mice Skating’ tells the charming story of a mouse named Lucy that loves everything about winter. The cold air, the crunch of snow beneath her paws, warm wool hats, and gliding across the ice are some of Lucy’s favourite things, but she only wishes her friends would join her for some winter...

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Plan your Family Day Weekend adventure in the Kawarthas

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.

“One...

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Seasonal Flood Safety Message: Be aware of flooding risk due to thunderstorms

The summer weather has finally arrived! The warm season brings longer days and more fun outdoors. However, it also comes with severe weather hazards such as thunderstorms and flooding. 

Thunderstorms can suddenly develop during the warmer months and are often accompanied by strong winds, hail, lightning, and heavy rain. In some areas, especially urbanized locations, thunderstorms can cause flash flooding when large amounts of heavy rain occur in a short period of time. 

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Second Forest Therapy session added for Bell Let's Talk Day

JANUARY 12, 2022 – Due to an overwhelming response, the first Forest Therapy session scheduled for Bell Let’s Talk Day on January 26, 2022 has reached capacity, but Kawartha Conservation will be hosting a second session the same day, January 26, 2022 from 2pm to 3:30pm at Ken Reid Conservation Area.

To ensure your spot, make sure to register early. Cut-off for registration will be January 21, 2022 at 4pm. The cost for participation is $10, with all proceeds being donated to the Canadian Mental Health...

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