UTRCA at Heritage Fair and Family Literacy Day Events! 

On Saturday, February 10, Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) Community Partnerships staff participated in Heritage London’s Heritage Fair, which celebrated London’s rich history, culture, and heritage through an exploration of “100 Objects and Hidden Gems.” Held at the London Public Library’s Central branch, the UTRCA booth highlighted one of London’s most treasured wetlands: Sifton Bog. Visitors to our booth learned about the history of Sifton Bog and the importance of wetlands to ecological health and flood control. Our interactive flood model was a hit with all ages, as was our button making activity which featured the unique carnivorous plants that call the bog home.    

On Saturday, February 17, Community Partnerships staff were back at the Central library for Family Literacy Day, a fun-filled community celebration of family literacy, featuring crafts, activities, games, stories, music, and more. The UTRCA’s booth included the debut of our interactive PoetTree, a multi-lingual celebration of nature and native trees. Over 300 visitors to our booth were invited to choose a leaf (featuring native species), write down something they love about nature, and add it to the tree.