Planting with Partners in Stratford (UTRCA weekly, September 30, 2022)
Planting with Partners in Stratford (UTRCA weekly, September 30, 2022) The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) recently partnered with the City of Stratford’s Energy and Environment Committee to plant native grasses along the Avon River. The planting is at the corner of John Street and TJ Dolan Drive, at the end of the recently completed accessible pathway. In June, 200 Big Bluestem and 200 Little Bluestem were planted [...]
Celebrating Natural Connections events this weekend (UTRCA weekly, September 22, 2022)
Celebrating Natural Connections events this weekend (UTRCA weekly, September 22, 2022) This weekend, Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) staff and community partners are hosting free Celebrating Natural Connections events on Saturday and Sunday! Wildwood Conservation Area, Saturday, September 24 Saturday’s Celebrating Natural Connections event is at Wildwood Conservation Area. This free event will include: a stream exploration hike with UTRCA staff, Story Walk and activities by St. Marys [...]
New Shelter for Wildwood Nature School (media release, September 22, 2022)
New Shelter for Wildwood Nature School (media release, September 22, 2022) The Hollow at Wildwood Nature School now features a wonderful new shelter constructed with building materials donated by the St. Marys Home Hardware Building Centre! Brad and Jenny Roth own the St. Marys Home Building Centre and Sam's Home Hardware in St. Marys. They and their staff have been strong supporters of the education programs at Wildwood Conservation Area for many years. “We are so grateful [...]
UTRCA Celebrates National Tree Day with Home Hardware (media release, September 20, 2022)
UTRCA Celebrates National Tree Day with Home Hardware (UTRCA media release, September 20, 2022) The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is joining the Home Hardware London East store as the store celebrates its 30 years of partnering with Tree Canada. On Friday, September 23, 150 trees will be planted at the entrance to Meander Creek Park, which is part of Kilally Meadows Environmentally Significant Area in London. Staff [...]
Visit London’s Natural Areas during ESA Open House this weekend! (media release, September 14, 2022)
Visit London’s Natural Areas during ESA Open House this weekend! (media release, September 14, 2022) Discover some of London’s natural areas this weekend, during the ESA Open Houses! The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is co-hosting public awareness days at three of London’s Environmentally Significant Areas (ESAs): Kilally Meadows, Medway Valley Heritage Forest, and Westminster Ponds/Pond Mills. “Londoners are invited to come out and learn about these local [...]
Tree Power comes to St. Marys! (media release: September 13, 2022)
Tree Power comes to St. Marys! (media release: September 13, 2022) The Town of St. Marys and the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) have partnered to make native hardwood trees available and affordable for residents of St. Marys, with the first St. Marys Tree Power! “Tree Power came to Perth South last year and was such a success, it caught the interest of St. Marys residents. We’re very [...]
Celebrating Natural Connections event at Wildwood (media release, September 12, 2022)
Celebrating Natural Connections event at Wildwood (media release, September 12, 2022) The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is hosting a Celebrating Natural Connections event at Wildwood Conservation Area on Saturday, September 24! This free event will include guided hikes led by UTRCA environmental education staff, live birds of prey demonstrations with Wild ON, activity stations with the St. Marys Public Library, Stratford Field Naturalists, Patsy Anne Day, wildflower [...]
Tree Power Keeps Growing (UTRCA weekly, September 9, 2022)
Tree Power Keeps Growing (UTRCA weekly, September 9, 2022) The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority’s (UTRCA) Tree Power program is growing! This popular program provides residents with affordable trees for their properties and is delivered via partnerships with municipalities and sponsors. Tree Power started in London 11 years ago, when the late Bill Kunz initiated a new tree planting program through his work with London Hydro. Bill brought his [...]
Perth South Tree Power returns for a Second Year (UTRCA media release, September 6, 2022)
Perth South Tree Power returns for a Second Year (UTRCA media release, September 6, 2022) Residents of Perth South will be able to purchase a tree for their property through the Tree Power program again this fall. It’s the second year that the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority and the Municipality of Perth South have partnered to provide residents with affordable trees. “Last year was our first time offering [...]
Low Water Conditions continue in Upper Thames River Watershed (media release, August 31, 2022)
Low Water Conditions continue in Upper Thames River Watershed (media release, August 31, 2022) The Upper Thames River watershed continues to experience Level 1 Low Water conditions, according to the local Low Water Response Team (LWRT). The advisory is part of a three-tiered system used in Ontario to inform the public of local low water conditions. “We evaluate low water conditions by looking at several indicators, including precipitation and [...]