UTRCA offering free, family-friendly Nature Nearby program (media release, November 12, 2021)
UTRCA offering free, family-friendly Nature Nearby program (media release, November 12, 2021) The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) invites families to get outside and take part in a free Nature Nearby program on Saturday, November 20th. UTRCA staff are offering this fun educational program in three locations on the same day - Mitchell, St. Marys, and Stratford. This new program is the result of a partnership with the [...]
Climate Change Tree Trial Produces First Seed Crop (UTRCA weekly, November 5, 2021)
Climate Change Tree Trial Produces First Seed Crop (UTRCA weekly, November 5, 2021) The Oxford County Bur Oak Climate Change Trial is a partnership between the Forest Gene Conservation Association, Oxford County, and the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA). Located at the Salford Waste Management Facility, the site has Bur Oak trees from local sources, as well as from Pennsylvania and Tennessee. The project is testing the theory [...]
Perth Children’s Water Festival shifts online (UTRCA weekly, October 29, 2021)
Perth Children’s Water Festival shifts online (UTRCA weekly, October 29, 2021) The Perth Children’s Water Festival Committee is excited to share virtual opportunities and resources with classes across Perth County. Linda Smith, Water Festival Coordinator at the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA), says, “We look forward to providing fun and interactive activities that will connect students to local organizations and educational materials and help them better understand the [...]
Rain Forecast through Monday (flood bulletin, October 24-27, 2021)
Rain Forecast through Monday WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – FLOOD OUTLOOK Issued at: October 24, 2021 at 10:20 am; Valid until: October 27, 2021 A Special Weather Statement has been issued by Environment Canada indicating that heavy rain is expected to begin this evening and continue through Monday. Rainfall amounts between 30 to 50 mm are being forecast. Recent rainfall over the past several weeks has saturated the ground and [...]
Nature Nearby Program launches this weekend (UTRCA Weekly, October 22, 2021)
Nature Nearby Program launches this weekend (UTRCA weekly, October 22, 2021) Community Education staff from the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) are launching a new Nature Nearby program! This free program creates opportunities for families to spend time in and with nature, in their local communities. Staff will lead Nature Nearby programming in various watershed locations on one Saturday per month throughout the fall season. The first sessions [...]
Birdability Event in London! (media release, October 21, 2021)
Birdability Event in London! (media release, October 21, 2021) Sunday, October 24, 10 - 11:30 am Bird Friendly London and the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority are pleased to present Birdability on Sunday, October 24 at 10 am. Everyone is welcome at this birding walk! This free event is open to beginner birders, expert birders, and everyone in between, as well as families. Please register for this free event. [...]
Aisin Tree Planting Days in Stratford (media release, October 21, 2021)
Aisin Tree Planting Days in Stratford (media release, October 21, 2021) The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority is pleased to announce a new tree planting partnership with Aisin Canada in Stratford, Ontario. Aisin Canada will be helping to plant more than 500 native trees to improve biodiversity and wildlife habitat, and give students opportunities to get involved in their community and learn that their efforts can make a difference. Bill [...]
Conservation Field Day Open to Public! (media release, October 19, 2021)
Conservation Field Day Open to Public! (media release, October 19, 2021) Anyone interested in conservation is welcome to join us for a free Conservation Field Day at the UTRCA’s Thorndale Demonstration Farm (16169 Thorndale Road) on Wednesday, November 3. Drop in anytime between 10 am and 2 pm. This 58 acre farm demonstrates various best management practices and showcases how to improve soil health and local water quality. When: Wednesday, November 3, 10 [...]
Perth Children’s Water Festival begins October 18 (media release, October 18, 2021)
Perth Children’s Water Festival begins October 18 (media release, October 18, 2021) The Perth Children's Water Festival Committee is excited to share virtual opportunities and resources with classes across Perth County. Linda Smith, Water Festival Coordinator at the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA), says, “We look forward to providing fun and interactive activities that will connect students to local organizations and educational materials to better understand the functions [...]
Rain Continues into Weekend, Caution Advised near Waterways (media release, October 15, 2021)
Rain Continues into Weekend, Caution Advised near Waterways (media release, October 15, 2021) The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) expects local streams and rivers to rise in response to the wet weather that began Thursday evening and will continue over the weekend. Forecasts are calling for 25 – 50 mm of rain in the region by Sunday, with the possibility of thundershowers bringing additional rain. While rainfall over [...]