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Wild Rock Outfitters is hosting two hiking events at Windy Ridge and Ken Reid CA

Posted on Thursday, June 16, 2022 10:36 AM

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 – Are you looking for an opportunity to immerse yourself in the great outdoors, experience amazing views or explore the forest at night? If so, then look no further. In partnership with Kawartha Conservation, Wild Rock Outfitters is hosting a Snowshoe Hike on February 12 and a Night Hike on February 19 at Windy Ridge Conservation Area and Ken Reid Conservation Area, respectively.

The Snowshoe Hike at Windy Ridge Conservation Area is being held from 10am – 11:30am on Saturday, February...

'Winter is Here' kicks off the New Year on the Story Walk at Ken Reid Conservation Area

Posted on Thursday, June 16, 2022 10:36 AM

JANUARY 7, 2022 – As snow continues to fall and the New Year begins, visitors to Ken Reid Conservation Area can now read ‘Winter is Here’, the newly featured story available along the Story Walk trail for the entire month of January.

‘Winter is Here’, written by Kevin Henkes, gives readers the opportunity to learn about all the different ways that people experience winter, how the landscape changes, the colours of the season, and how the world slowly transforms back into Spring. 'Winter is Here' on the story walk trail

“Winter...

Winter tale 'Sneezy the Snowman' begins on the Story Walk Trail

Posted on Thursday, June 16, 2022 10:36 AM

JANUARY 31, 2022 – Beginning now and for the entire month of February, visitors to Ken Reid Conservation Area can read ‘Sneezy the Snowman’, the newly featured story along the Story Walk Trail.

Written by Maureen Wright, ‘Sneezy the Snowman’ is a tale about cold winter weather, a snowman that is sensitive to the temperature, and friendship. Each time Sneezy tries to warm up from the cold, he begins to melt into a puddle, relying on his friends to build him back again.Sneezy the Snowman Story Walk

“They rebuilt Sneezy...

"Fall Mixed Up" Story Walk experience begins at Ken Reid Conservation Area

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

November 1, 2021 – “Fall fills my senses with scenes to remember. Apples turn orange, pumpkins turn red, leaves float up into blue skies overhead,” reads a passage from “Fall Mixed Up”, the newest story available along the Story Walk at Ken Reid Conservation Area.

Cover of 'Fall Mixed Up' on the story walk

Beginning today and for the month of November, visitors to Ken Reid Conservation Area can read the interesting and quirky tale “Fall Mixed Up”, where the characteristics of fall, Thanksgiving, and Halloween are blended and the reality...

2020 brings record interest in local conservation areas

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

JANUARY 12, 2021 – Kawartha Conservation’s five conservation areas were searched more than 1.1 million times online in 2020; 400,000 of those searching a conservation area directly and an additional 710,000 discovering a conservation area through their Google search terms. More than 16,000 people requested directions to our local conservation areas.

“Last year was challenging for everyone,” said Kristie Virgoe, Director, Stewardship and Conservation Lands. “Our conservation areas provided welcome...

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