WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT - WATER SAFETY - April 17, 2026

WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT - WATER SAFETY
DATE: APRIL 17, 2026
TIME:  10:30 am

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Based on information from Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Ministry of Natural Resources - Surface Water Monitoring Centre, Kawartha Conservation is issuing a Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety, in effect until April 21, 2026.

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FLOOD WATCH – LAKE SHORELINE NOTICE - April 13, 2026

FLOOD WARNING - LAKE SHORELINE NOTICE
DATE: APRIL 13, 2026
TIME:  3:25 pm

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Based on updated information from Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Ministry of Natural Resources - Surface Water Monitoring Centre, Kawartha Conservation is upgrading from a Flood Watch – Lake Shoreline Notice to a Flood Warning - Lake Shoreline Notice on Monday April 13, 2026, through to Tuesday, April 21, 2026. This Flood Warning applies to the shoreline areas of the following waterbodies:

  • Balsam Lake
  • Cameron Lake
  • Sturgeon Lake
  • Pigeon Lake
  • Lake Scugog
  • Crystal Lake
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Trail and Facility Conditions Update - Ken Reid Conservation Area

Due to saturated ground conditions, localized flooding, and additional rainfall in the forecast, portions of Ken Reid Conservation Area are currently impacted.

Effective immediately:

  • The Large Dog Off-Leash Dog Park is temporarily closed
  • The Pond Loop Trail is temporarily closed
  • All other trails are flooded or partially flooded and should be used with caution

Ken Reid Conservation Area will remain open; however, visitors are advised to use caution when accessing the property and be aware of wet and flooded trail conditions throughout the site.

Conditions will continue to be monitored throughout the week, and impacted areas will reopen as conditions improve and it is safe to do so.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to protect visitor safety and park infrastructure during this period of wet weather.

Nature Camps

 

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Kawartha Conservation has partnered with At Last Forest Schools to offer outdoor learning and summer nature camps to a wide age range of children at Ken Reid Conservation Area. All programs focus on teaching children about discovering nature, making new friends and creating memories that will last a lifetime.

 

Summer Camps

Summer day camps for children aged 4 - 12 run Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4pm during select weeks of July and August at Ken Reid Conservation Area.  

To learn more, see schedules and register for summer camps, visit the At Last Forest School Summer Camp page.

Forest School

There are two options for Forest School programs at Ken Reid Conservation Area, both of which run during the day from September until June. To learn more, click on one of the boxes below or visit At Last Forest School.

The Oaks and Acorns program runs every Monday (8:30am - 12pm) from September until June at Ken Reid Conservation Area.

To learn more, see schedules and register, visit At Last Forest School

The Forest Schoolers program takes place on Mondays and/or Wednesdays (8:30am - 3:30pm) from September until June at Ken Reid Conservation Area.

To learn more, see schedules and register, visit At Last Forest School.

P.D. Day Nature Camps

Visit the At Last Forest Schools Lindsay to learn more.

March Break Camp

Visit the At Last Forest Schools Lindsay to learn more.

Contact Us

Kawartha Conservation
277 Kenrei Road
Lindsay, ON K9V 4R1
Tel: 705.328.2271
Fax: 705.328.2286

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