Celebrating Natural Connections event in Stratford (media release, October 25, 2022)

The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is hosting a Celebrating Natural Connections event at TJ Dolan Natural Area in Stratford on Saturday, October 29!

This free event will include: live raptors with WildON, guided stream hike with UTRCA staff, story walk featuring Tokyo Digs a Garden by Jon-Erik Lappano and Kellen Hatanaka, Creative Corner with artist Jenn Mezei, activities with the Stratford Public Library and Stratford Field Naturalists, and more.

There will also be a bench unveiled to commemorate the contribution of frontline workers during the pandemic.

Date: Saturday, October 29

Time: 10 am to 2 pm

Location: TJ Dolan Natural Area, West Gore Street entrance

“TJ Dolan is a wonderful natural space. It will be full of fun, hands-on activities we’ve put together with our incredible community partners. We would especially like to invite all those community members that have been instrumental in helping others through the pandemic,” said Erin Dolmage, UTRCA Community Education Technician.

Celebrating Natural Connections commemorates the efforts of frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic and celebrates the natural spaces that are so important for our physical and mental health. Local artists and municipalities are involved in the events, as well as hiking, naturalist, and angler clubs.

Go to www.thamesriverevents.ca to see the complete list of Celebrating Natural Connections events taking place across the Upper Thames watershed. This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada.

Contact: Erin Dolmage, Community Education Technician