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 natural areas, which contribute so much to our quality of life as well as our physical and mental well being. London’s ESAs are natural gems that we want people to know about and to treasure, so they can help protect them for everyone to enjoy,” said Teresa Hollingsworth, UTRCA Community and Corporate Services Manager.
The UTRCA is partnering with community volunteers and members of the City of London’s Ecological Community Advisory Committee to host these events, which will include guided hikes and information. The activities are in conjunction with Doors Open London.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 9 am to 2 pm:
Kilally Meadows ESA
- Location 1: 815 Windermere Road
- Location 2: 905 Blackmaple Court (Meander Creek Park)
Westminster Ponds/ Pond Mills ESA
- Location 1: Tourism London Office 696 Wellington Rd
- Location 2: Western Counties Road off of Commissioners Road (behind Parkwood Hospital)
Medway Valley Heritage Forest ESA
- 1393 Western Road (Western University – Support Services Building, there will be no guided hikes from this location)
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 9 am to 1 pm:
Medway Valley Heritage Forest ESA
- Location 1: Elsie Perrin Williams Estate, 101 Windermere Road
- Location 2: Intersection of Wychwood Park and Longbow Road
- Location 3: 1393 Western Road (Western University – Support Services Building)
Find out more about these great outdoor events!
Contact: Teresa Hollingsworth, Community and Corporate Services Manager