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Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety - April 28, 2023
Posted on Friday, April 28, 2023 11:35 AM
Based on information received from the Surface Water Monitoring Centre of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Kawartha Conservation is issuing a Watershed Conditions Statement for the upcoming weekend.
A big, complex, and slow-moving low-pressure system is forecast to enter Ontario late Friday- early Saturday and will stay over the province until Monday, producing substantial amounts of rain all three days. Up to 10mm of precipitation is forecast for Saturday, followed by another 25...
Kawartha Conservation launches three new garden guides
Posted on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 09:00 AM
APRIL 25, 2023 – Kawartha Conservation has launchedthree new native garden guides to help gardeners create healthy, natural, and beautiful gardens on their property. Complete with species and material recommendations, maintenance tips, online resources, and garden layout templates, the free guides have all of the information gardeners need to get started on creating spaces that support the local environment.
The guides explore three different garden types, including a Pollinator Garden, a Shaded...
Native Plant Sale is now open for a limited time
Posted on Monday, April 17, 2023 09:00 AM
APRIL 17, 2023 – Kawartha Conservation’s Native Plant Sale is now open, offering a wide selection of low-cost native plant species to local residents while supplies last. With more than 30 unique species and five unique planting kits available, this is a fantastic opportunity to get started on creating, diversifying, or enhancing your yard and gardens this year.
There are five garden options available, including ‘Pollinator Friendly’, ‘Understory Oasis’, and ‘Shoreline Stabilizers’ varieties, as...
Earth Week an important reminder of Kawartha Conservation’s efforts locally
Posted on Friday, April 14, 2023 09:47 AM
April 14, 2023 – Kawartha Conservation is excited to celebrate Earth Week with the theme 'Invest in Our Planet' from April 17 to 22, 2023. This year's theme is a reminder of the importance of supporting initiatives that promote sustainable practices and protect our environment.
“At Kawartha Conservation, we believe that investing in our watershed and our communities is essential to ensuring a healthy and sustainable future for everyone,” said Kawartha Conservation CAO Mark Majchrowski. “We are...
‘Picture a Tree’ arrives along the Story Walk Trail for the month of April
Posted on Thursday, April 06, 2023 03:55 PM
APRIL 6, 2023 – Available now and for the entire month of April, visitors to Ken Reid Conservation Area can read ‘Picture a Tree’, the newly featured story along the Story Walk Trail, right next to the off-leash dog park.
Written by Barbara Reid, ‘Picture a Tree’ takes readers on a journey through the seasons, using the natural beauty of trees and the power of imagination to inspire exciting adventures. Budding fresh, new leaves as spring weather arrives, providing shade on hot days, and painting...