Reconnaissance on the Ranch – July 9, 2011
Keen on conservation? Bring your childish enthusiasm on Saturday, July 9, 2011 to catch butterflies in Milk River Ridge. Continue reading Reconnaissance on the Ranch – July 9, 2011
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Check Your Watershed Day – July 16, 2011
Would you like to have some fun exploring the Credit River Watershed? Credit Valley Conservation needs volunteers to assist us with a one day monitoring event of the streams in the Upper Credit. No experience necessary! Continue reading Check Your Watershed Day – July 16, 2011
Cosmic Camo – August 5,6, and 7th, 2011
If you have ever longed to go back to camp, to rediscover your childhood wonder, then cosmic camp is for you. This is camp with a twist. Adult and children’s programs include drama, adventure, art, poetry, dance, drumming, the Big Bang Bonfire, Waterplay, Story and Gaia-glorious local food.
Growing Native Trees From Seed Workshop – August 23, October 12 and 13, 2011
Trees Ontario, the Forest Gene Conservation Association, the OMNR Ontario Tree Seed Plant and the University of Guelph are hosting a one-day workshop designed to provide the basic information required to obtain, properly prepare and propagate tree seed successfully.
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Come Play the Global Game to Clean Up Marine Trash, July 2011
Project AWARE, an ocean conservation organization, has launched a Global Scavenger Hunt.
We’re encouraging divers to play the game for their chance to win great prizes and to make a positive environmental impact by collecting underwater trash at their favorite dive sites.
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Wreath Making Workshop – Kick off the Holiday Season, November 19 &20, 2011
The Wye Marsh Wreath Making Workshop is back this year by popular demand! Participate in an enjoyable after-noon at the Wye Marsh making your own personalized wreath for the holidays. Continue reading Wreath Making Workshop – Kick off the Holiday Season, November 19 &20, 2011
2011 Certified Seed Collector Workshops – August 15 and 16, 2011
This program is dedicated to increasing the supply of locally adapted seed of native woody species for planting in Ontario.
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Celebrate Parks Canada’s 100th Anniversary with CPAWS
Win a trip for two to Nahanni National Park! The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) and Parks Canada are asking Canadians to help build the first national parks bucket list. Continue reading Celebrate Parks Canada’s 100th Anniversary with CPAWS
A Healing Walk past toxic tailings ponds north of Fort McMurray
This is not a protest, but a way to help heal what has been destroyed and to give each other the spiritual strength to carry on. Continue reading A Healing Walk past toxic tailings ponds north of Fort McMurray
Nature Conservancy protects valuable habitat in southwest Newfoundland
The Nature Conservancy of Canada successfully acquired three properties totaling approximately six hectares on Sandy Point, an island near the Town of St. George’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. Continue reading Nature Conservancy protects valuable habitat in southwest Newfoundland
Nature Conservancy protects valuable habitat in Prince County, PEI
The Nature Conservancy of Canada has successfully acquired 22 hectares of land on the Conway Sand Hills, in Prince County, Prince Edward Island. This project was secured in part with funding from Environment Canada’s Natural Areas Conservation Program. Continue reading Nature Conservancy protects valuable habitat in Prince County, PEI
Alberta woodland caribou battle goes to Federal Court
Environmental groups recently went to Federal Court to fight for immediate protection of caribou habitat facing unchecked oil-sands development in northeastern Alberta. Continue reading Alberta woodland caribou battle goes to Federal Court