TD Tree Plantings with Oneida Nation of the Thames and Chippewas of the Thames First Nation
TD Tree Plantings with Oneida Nation of the Thames and Chippewas of the Thames First Nation On October 4th and 5th, the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) participated in two TD Tree Day planting events with Oneida Nation of the Thames and Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, respectively. Over 60 people participated across both events with members from the two First Nation communities being joined by UTRCA [...]
Stream of Dreams fish receive helping hand from the Cross Cultural Learner Centre
Stream of Dreams Fish Receive Helping Hand from the Cross Cultural Learner Centre On October 12th, over a dozen youth from the Cross Cultural Learner Centre (CCLC) helped varnish the Stream of Dreams fish at Northbrae Public School. This school took part in the Stream of Dreams program years earlier, so its fish are made of wood, requiring a yearly coat of varnish for protection. This can be a [...]
RiverFest23 at Western University
RiverFest23 at Western University The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) participated in the second annual RiverFest event at Western University on September 21st. Riverfest23 featured a series of events from September 9th - October 3rd and was co-organized by the Indigenous Students' Association, Indigenous Student Centre, and Western Sustainability. Riverfest’s goal is to reconnect students, staff, and faculty to the rivers that flow through campus. Hosting this event [...]
Wildwood Autumn Open House a Success
Wildwood Autumn Open House a Success It was a beautiful day on September 23rd to celebrate the season at Wildwood Conservation Area’s Autumn Open House! Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) staff and high school volunteers welcomed over 250 people to the property, offering free vehicle admission for the afternoon alongside several engaging activities. Visitors were able to meet two Ojibwe horses, their caregivers Salianne and Dale Patch [...]
Fall Tree Powers a Success
Fall Tree Powers a Success 500 more trees will be planted in the watershed thanks to the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA)’s Tree Power programs this fall! The UTRCA partnered with the Township of Perth South and the Town of St. Marys to provide residents with the opportunity to purchase native hardwood trees. Tree pick up days were held on Saturday, September 30 and Saturday, October 14, respectively. [...]
New Extended Season at UTRCA Conservation Areas Offers Plenty of Fall Recreation Opportunities (media release, October 10, 2023)
New Extended Season at UTRCA Conservation Areas Offers Plenty of Fall Recreation Opportunities The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) has added an extra six weeks of day-use access to Fanshawe and Wildwood Conservation Areas this fall. Effective Monday, October 16th, the Extended Season will run until Thursday, November 30th. “The past three years have seen a marked increase in day-use visitors to our Conservation Areas, and many of [...]
Conservation Authority Urges Caution around Watercourses (flood bulletin, October 8-10, 2023)
Conservation Authority Urges Caution around Watercourses (flood bulletin, October 8-10, 2023) Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety Issued October 8, 2023 at 12:15 pm; Valid until October 10, 2023 The Upper Thames River watershed has received between 20 to 65 mm of rain over the past 24 hours and there is the possibility that an additional 5 to 10 will fall today. The ground is fairly saturated and the [...]
Commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 27, 2023)
Commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 27, 2023) Saturday, September 30, marks the third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. This day was created to promote awareness of Canada's Residential School System, in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action #80 – to honour survivors, their families, and communities. Commemorating the tragic history and ongoing impacts of [...]
Free Family Event at Wildwood Conservation Area on Saturday, September 23 (media release, September 19, 2023)
Free Family Event at Wildwood Conservation Area on Saturday, September 23 Wildwood Conservation Area (CA) is hosting a free Autumn Open House this Saturday, September 23 from 1 pm to 4 pm. This free family event is a celebration of the first day of fall and has a variety of fun and educational programming including a story hike, dam tours, horses, and more. “The Autumn Open House is a [...]
New Fishing Dock at Dreamland in Dorchester
New accessible fishing dock at Dreamland in Dorchester The construction of a new accessible fishing dock at Dreamland in Dorchester was spearheaded by the Mill Pond Committee with work being completed by Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) staff. This pier was installed to encourage people to fish from the constructed dock as opposed to having foot traffic along the water's edge which damages the vulnerable vegetation. After further [...]