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The Talking Forest App launches for iOS, expands to Windy Ridge CA

OCTOBER 6, 2021 – The popular Talking Forest app, which created a whole new world of exploration for visitors to Ken Reid Conservation Area, has been expanded to Windy Ridge Conservation Area, and is now also available for iOS devices.

“We’re thrilled,” exclaimed Kristie Virgoe, Director of Stewardship and Conservation Lands. “Probably the most frequent question we get asked is why will the Talking Forest app be available for Apple devices. I’m pleased to share that after extensive testing, the app...

Timeless classic ‘Caps for Sale’ starts this weekend on the Story Walk Trail

AUGUST 31, 2021 – Enjoyed by millions of children and families around the world, the timeless classic ‘Caps for Sale’ finds its way to the Ken Reid Conservation Area Story Walk Trail just in time for the Labour Day weekend.

‘Caps for Sale’ is one of the most popular picture books ever published and tells the story of a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys, filled with warmth, humour while also teaching about problem and resolution.

“We have had such an amazing response from parents and children...

Urban low impact development part of downtown Lindsay reconstruction

May 26, 2020 – When the Downtown Lindsay Reconstruction Project is completed in 2022, there will be new infrastructure, that for the first time, will have been used in a municipal project in Kawartha Lakes; low impact development infrastructure that will support a healthy environment.

Thanks to the financial support of RBC, Kawartha Conservation has facilitated a Silva Cell project that will support a healthy tree canopy component to Kent Street project.

“Trees are most healthy when they are planted...

Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook - July 11

DATE:                  July 11, 2020 TIME:                   3:00 p.m.   Message sent on the basis of information received from:

• Environment Canada
• Kawartha Conservation Flood Forecasting Network
• Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – Surface Water Monitoring Centre

  Environment Canada has issued a Rainfall Warning for areas that include the Kawartha Conservation watershed. Rain, at times...

Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook June 29

Environment Canada has issued a Rainfall Warning for the area that includes the Township of Scugog and southern portion of City of Kawartha Lakes.

DATE: June 29, 2021 TIME: 4:30 pm

Message sent on the basis of information received from:

• Environment Canada

• Kawartha Conservation Flood Forecasting Network

 Affected municipalities: 

• Township of Scugog 

• City of Kawartha Lakes (South)

Environment Canada has issued a Rainfall Warning for the area that includes the Township of Scugog...