Spring time is a wonderful time to explore the Kawartha Conservation watershed. There is so much to see, do and explore.
As the colder, winter weather gives way to milder days, birds chirping, buds appearing on trees, the Kawartha watershed comes alive for another beautiful season.
Plan a visit to one of the historic towns and villages that make the Kawartha Watershed a unique and wonderful place to visit.
Whether you are looking to go exploring on a day trip, a How To for Spring or a new trail to explore, you've come to the right place.
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Explore our Watershed this Spring
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Explore Kawartha Lakes |
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Located just 90 minutes North East of Toronto, Kawartha Lakes has a variety of beautiful communities, each with their own unique charm. You can enjoy a day on our trails or experience some of the best locally-grown food you've ever tasted. If that weren't enough, our 250 lakes and rivers offer endless opportunities for exploration. |
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Explore Scugog |
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In the Township of Scugog, just an hour northeast from Toronto – where the skyline has trees and rolling hills – there are a lot of possibilities. Because life doesn’t have to be complicated. |
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Explore Brock |
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Nestled on the east shore of Lake Simcoe and the Trent-Severn Waterway, and only a one-hour drive from Toronto, the Township of Brock offers beautiful rolling countryside, shoreline parks, historic hamlets and villages. Visit our community and discover all that we have to offer. |
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Explore Trent Lakes |
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For the best moments of your life, there’s a wonderful assortment of things to do in Trent Lakes. |
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Explore Cavan Monaghan |
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The Township of Cavan Monaghan boasts attractions within it's rural environment. |
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Explore Clarington |
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Get ready to explore the excitement and charm in Clarington. Discover a mix of rural fun and urban comforts as you explore everything that Clarington has to offer. Conveniently located less than an hour from Toronto, Clarington is a great getaway for a day trip or a week-long vacation. |
Family and Children's Activities
| The Talking Forest |
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Visit Ken Reid Conservation Area and experience the Talking Forest. And interactive Android app, that allows visitors to hear the trees in their own words. |
| Spring Activity: Texture Trail |
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How many textures can you touch on your nature walk today? |
| Spring Scavenger Hunt |
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Looking for some fun Spring activities to add a little nature to your routine? Why not try our Spring Scavenger Hunt? |
| Spring WORDS Scramble |
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Why not plan to get outside this Spring and bring the kids to Ken Reid Conservation Area for our Spring WORDS Scramble. There's always lots to see and do at Ken Reid. |
Explore Our Conservation Areas
| Ken Reid Conservation Area |
| Windy Ridge Conservation Area |
| Durham East Cross Forest |
| Durham East Cross Forest |
| Pigeon River Headwaters |
| Pigeon River Headwaters |
| Fleetwood Creek |
How To Resources
| Tips for Opening the Cottage |
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Opening the cottage is the most exciting part of the year. It can also be the most stressful. |
| 50 Fun Spring Activities Checklist |
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See how many spring activities you can cross off of your to-do list this season—whether you want to take on the traditional rites of spring, or simply savor a seasonal menu. |
33 Easy Spring Cleaning Tips for a Sparkling Home |
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Nothing feels quite as satisfying as coming home to a house that sparkles. Since cleaning your house from top to bottom can be overwhelming — not to mention, tiring and time-consuming — take it room by room or appliance by appliance with these spring cleaning tips from organizing and cleaning pros. |
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Creating Healthy Gardens |
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If you are interested in creating or maintaining a healthy garden on your property, Kawartha Conservation can help. We can come out to your property for a complimentary site visit, provide technical advice and assist with grant applications. |
| Mike Holmes' Top Five Tips for Opening Your Cottage |
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Luckily it’s almost cottage season but before you get your boat out, fire up that grill, there are a few jobs you need to tackle first. Here are my top 5 tips for opening up your cottage the right way. |
| 5 Tips for Spring Warbler Watching |
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Spring is a prime season for bird watching. Many birds are easier to identify in their brightly colored breeding plumage. Males sing with increasing frequency as they approach their breeding grounds. And bird flocks become quite concentrated during migration, with large numbers of each species passing through in the brief space of a few weeks. |