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Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes partnership launched
Posted on Thursday, June 16, 2022 10:36 AM
APRIL 5, 2022 – The Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes and the Kawartha Conservation Foundation have partnered to help promote important projects across the watershed as well as introduce new audiences to the great work each organization provides.
“This really came about as a result of recognizing that we all want the same thing; we want to strengthen our communities and support existing and future residents and visitors,” explained Kawartha Conservation Foundation Chair Pat Warren. “This partnership...
Durham Region partners with five Conservation Authorities to plant future forests
Posted on Thursday, June 16, 2022 10:36 AM
Wednesday, April 20, 2022, Whitby, ON – The Region of Durham is partnering with its five local Conservation Authorities—Central Lake Ontario, Ganaraska Region, Kawartha, Lake Simcoe Region, and Toronto and Region — to form Durham TREES, a new subsidized tree-planting program for private landowners willing to plant at least two acres of land with a minimum of 500 native trees.
Recognizing the numerous benefits of trees, this climate action initiative is a nature-based solution, with...
Fenelon Falls Brewing Co. kick-off to summer dinner experience this Thursday, June 9
Posted on Thursday, June 16, 2022 10:36 AM
JUNE 7, 2022 – The Fenelon Falls Brewing Co., kick-off to summer dinner experience event with Kawartha Conservation goes this Thursday night, June 9 at 6:30 at the brewery in Fenelon Falls overlooking scenic Lock 34, and one lucky person in attendance will walk away with a $250 gift certificate courtesy of Pineneedle Farms.
Tickets have been selling quickly for this fun event, which includes a four-course meal paired with four of the brewery’s amazing craft beers, including the Kawartha Summer Ale...
Fenelon Falls Brewing Co., brewing Kawartha Summer Ale in support of the environment
Posted on Thursday, June 16, 2022 10:36 AM
MAY 17, 2022 – An early tell tale sign of summer has returned with the launch of Fenelon Falls Brewing Company’s Kawartha Summer Ale. Brewed in support of Kawartha Conservation, this marks the third year of the environmental partnership which continues to grow in popularity each year.
“The Kawartha Summer Ale is an annual favourite and it helps to kick-off the summer season as the unofficial beer of summer in the Kawarthas,” explained Head Brewer Russell Gibson. “We always have people...
Kawartha Conservation is hosting a Forest Therapy session on Bell Let's Talk Day
Posted on Thursday, June 16, 2022 10:36 AM
JANUARY 3, 2022 – Kawartha Conservation will be hosting a forest therapy session on Wednesday, January 26th, from 12:00 noon to 1:30pm at Ken Reid Conservation Area in recognition of and participation in Bell Let’s Talk Day.
Forest Therapy is a meditative experience that includes slow, mindful movement throughout the forest and thoughtful discussion and reflection on personal feelings and experiences.
“This forest therapy session is going to include activities that encourage mindfulness,...