Ganaraska Forest Centre
10585 Cold Springs Camp Road L0A 1B0 Port Hope, ON, Canada

Happy Holidays from the GRCA

DYK - Nearly half of the bird species in the US and Canada are threatened by #climatechange. #NationalBirdDay #birdwatching #StepIntoNature

The cross-country ski trails are calling! It's a nice mild day for a ski through the central section of the Ganaraska Forest.

Feeling stressed about your child's online learning? Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority's Nature Nuts School is the place to be! There are only a couple of spots open, so don't miss out. Call today to learn more about this opportunity.

DYK that Avril Ewing is the official Officiant for GFC Pop-Up Weddings? Avril will tailor your ceremony to be the most beautiful and perfect nuptial for you and your partner. Interested in learning more about weddings at the Ganaraska Forest Centre? Email [email protected].

Ontario's Conservation Authorities Need Your Help

Please note temporary closure of the south end of Cold Springs Camp Road.

Happy New Year from the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority! Your local conservation authority hopes you were able to spend some quality time in the great o...utdoors over the holidays. A few reminders before your next visit to the Ganaraska Forest: *Ganaraska Forest trails are closed to motorized-use until May 1 2021. *Cross-country ski trails are open, packed and partially groomed. Visit www.grca.on.ca or the Ganaraska Forest Centre website (www.ganaraskaforestcentre.ca) for trail conditions and updates. Please note that cross-country ski and snowshoe equipment rentals will not be available for the 2021 season. *Dogs must be kept on-leash in ALL sections of the Ganaraska Forest. *Remember to practice social-distancing on the trails and in parking lots. All GRCA buildings remain closed to the public, including the Ganaraska Forest Centre. Staff continue to operate through phone and email communications. Please see staff directory for a complete list of contact information: https://www.grca.on.ca/contact-staff/ Your patience, cooperation and support is appreciated during this time. Please continue to visit our website for updates. Stay safe.

If you're in the area, slow down and be aware.

DYK? * European Buckthorn can alter nitrogen levels in the soil, creating better conditions for its own growth & discouraging the growth of native species. It can host oat rust, a fungus that causes leaf and crown rust and affects the yield and quality of oats; as well as soybean aphids in the winter, which damage soybean crops. * Autumn olive outcompetes native plants for light, space and nutrients; displacing them and forming dense, monoculture thickets, reducing species ri...chness & diversity. It may also pose a particular threat to prairies, savannas and open woods, altering ecosystem fire regimes, as fuels do not accumulate beneath it. Contact Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority's Forester Gus Saurer, or Watershed Biologist Lindsay Champagne for more information on #invasivespecies and best management practices.

Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority reminds the community to exercise caution over the holidays. While enjoying nature, the GRCA urges you to be aware of yo...ur surrounding conditions. With rain expected on Christmas Eve, all waterways will be flowing higher than normal. Cold and fast flowing water can be extremely hazardous, especially with the presence of slippery stream banks. See more

This incredible hands-on program is one that your student's will always remember! Contact the LOASRP to get involved.