Staying Active at Our Conservation Areas this Winter 

While the camping and extended day-use seasons have come to an end, there are still plenty of opportunities to stay active at Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) Conservation Areas (CAs) this winter, during daylight hours.

The dam crossing at Pittock CA is closed to pedestrian traffic as of December 8th. However, the trails on both the North and South Shore are accessible from dawn to dusk. View information about Pittock’s trails here.

The trails at Fanshawe CA are also available, including the 21 km Lake Trail which is open for hiking and biking. View information about Fanshawe’s trails here.

Wildwood CA has four hiking and biking trails that range in length from 1.2 km to the 25 km Lake Trail. Bring your family out and follow the story hike along the Green Trail, featuring “It’s Winter” by Linda Glaser. Find information and maps of Wildwood trails here.

Bring along some sunflower seeds (no other nuts or seeds please) and you’re likely to find some hungry chickadees, too! Winter and spring educational programming, including field trips and Outdoor School, are also open for registration. View the Wildwood programs brochure.