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October brings some of the most visible changes to our watershed. Leaves turn colour, cooler air settles in, and migrating birds make their way through the region. It is a wonderful time to visit one of our conservation areas, walk the trails and take in the sights and sounds of fall.

Two holiday traditions are returning to Ken Reid Conservation Area this December, and Kawartha Conservation is inviting businesses and residents to help make both possible.

Durham Region landowners considering adding trees to their property have an opportunity to get their project in the ground this fall, but only two planting spots remain through the Durham TREES program.

Kawartha Conservation’s 2026 Fall Native Plant Sale will run from August 10 to August 31, offering residents a limited opportunity to purchase native plants that can reduce maintenance, improve soil stability, support pollinators, and strengthen their properties.

For the past 12 consecutive months, Kawartha Conservation has met or exceeded the Province of Ontario's prescribed timelines for reviewing and issuing permit applications, marking a significant milestone for the organization's Planning and Development Services Department.