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New story walk begins on permanent trail at Ken Reid Conservation Area

Posted on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 01:24 PM

July 26, 2021 –  “A mouse took a stroll through a deep dark wood,” but what awaited the mouse on his journey? Beginning Saturday, July 31 and continuing throughout August, the latest Story Walk at Ken Reid Conservation Area will feature “The Gruffalo”, a story of a clever mouse and a gullible beast, written by Julia Donaldson. For this experience, families and children will join the mouse on its journey through the woods, meeting all sorts of animals along the way, and maybe even a Gruffalo. 

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New word scramble course installed at Windy Ridge Conservation Area

Posted on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 01:24 PM

NOVEMBER 16, 2021 – Visitors to Windy Ridge Conservation Area can now participate in the newly installed word scramble course, a fun and engaging outdoor puzzle game that stretches across the trail system.

Using the word scramble guide to assist them in their journey, visitors can begin the word scramble in the parking lot area at Windy Ridge Conservation Area, located on Mount Horeb Road between Highway 35 and Omemee, and follow the loop to complete the activity, filling in the correct words as...

'No Dragons for Tea' kicks off Fire Prevention Week on Story Walk Trail

Posted on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 01:24 PM

October 4, 2021 –  Available now and for the entire month of October, the Story Walk trail at Ken Reid Conservation Area will feature “No Dragons for Tea”, a story that teaches readers about fire safety with the help of a smart young girl and her new dragon friend.

Filled with action, rhymes, and information about what to do in case of a fire, “No Dragons for Tea” is a fantastic way to teach young readers about the danger of fire and how they can stay safe.

“The dragon’s nose twitched,...

Province-wide education blitz launched for drinking water protection zone signs

Posted on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 01:24 PM

Starting on October 7, Conservation Ontario and local source protection authorities and regions will launch a three-week public information campaign about drinking water protection zone signs. New education tools include a song, music video, social media posts and an online mapping application about signs across Ontario.

“If you’ve happened to see signs along your local highways saying ‘drinking water protection zone’ and you don’t know what they mean, our campaign will help to clear...

RBC Tech in Nature grant supports Talking Forest app enhancements

Posted on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 01:24 PM

APRIL 20, 2021 – Thanks to the generous support of the RBC Foundation and the RBC Tech for Nature program, Kawartha Conservation will be able to enhance and expand our Talking Forest app across the Kawartha watershed.

“Since we launched the Talking Forest app at Ken Reid Conservation Area earlier this year, interest has been tremendous,” explained Kawartha Conservation Director of Stewardship and Conservation Lands Kristie Virgoe. “The app has really allowed the public to enjoy and engage...

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