Celebrating Natural Connections event in Mitchell (media release, October 18, 2022)
Celebrating Natural Connections event in Mitchell (media release, October 18, 2022) The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is hosting a Celebrating Natural Connections event at Lion’s Park in Mitchell on Saturday, October 22! This free event will include: a guided insect hike with UTRCA and West Perth Library staff, live reptile shows with Sciensational Sssnakes, a reading with author Jon-Erik Lappano, activities with Indigenous sducator Patsy Day, stream [...]
UTRCA Establishing New Prairie for Grassland Birds (UTRCA weekly, October 14, 2022)
UTRCA Establishing New Prairie for Grassland Birds (UTRCA weekly, October 14, 2022) The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) has signed a 20 year agreement with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) to establish, maintain, and monitor 22.6 hectares of tallgrass prairie habitat for Eastern Meadowlarks and Bobolinks. These grassland birds are Species at Risk classified as threatened in Ontario. The new tallgrass prairies will compensate for habitat that [...]
Celebrating Natural Connections event at Dorchester Mill Pond (media release, October 13, 2022)
Celebrating Natural Connections event at Dorchester Mill Pond (media release, October 13, 2022) The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is hosting a Celebrating Natural Connections event at Dreamland, Dorchester Mill Pond on Sunday, October 16! This free event will include: planting 300 pollinator plants, yoga, a drumming circle, guided hikes with the Mill Pond Committee and UTRCA staff, children’s activities, a Pinch Pot activity with the Museum of [...]
Celebrating Natural Connections event at Hodges Pond (media release, October 11,2022)
Celebrating Natural Connections event at Hodges Pond (media release, October 11, 2022) The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is hosting a Celebrating Natural Connections event at Hodges Pond in Woodstock on Saturday, October 15! This free event will include: Birds of Prey shows by the Raptor Conservancy, species at risk display, guided hikes led by Woodstock Field Naturalists and UTRCA staff, kids’ activities led by Oxford Early ON, [...]
Two Celebrating Natural Connections events this month (UTRCA Weekly, October 7, 2022)
Two Celebrating Natural Connections events this month (UTRCA Weekly, October 7, 2022) The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is hosting two more free Celebrating Natural Connections events this month! On Saturday, October 15, a family friendly event will be held at Hodges Pond. This day will include birds of prey shows by the Raptor Conservancy, species at risk display, guided hikes led with Woodstock Field Naturalists and UTRCA [...]
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 [...]