Ontario's Conservation Areas
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In the winter, we turn the pavilion at Terra Cotta Conservation Area into a stunning skating rink! Your Caledon We offer a variety of skating rinks and timeslots to book (the pavilion is rink #1): https://cvc.perfectmind.com//BookMe4Bo/BookingCoursesPage

Doesn't this just make you want to strap on the skis?

Ontario's Conservation Authorities provide educational opportunities for children and youth to develop their interest and passion () for science and our environment. #StepIntoNature #WomenInSTEM #STEMForAll #outdoorlearning http://bit.ly/3gDaLWL

International Day of Women and Girls in Science Today and every day we recognize the women who contribute their knowledge, skill, expertise, and leadership to the field of conservation throughout Ontario. #WomenInStem #WomenInScience #WomenInScienceDay #NaturalChampions

#WorldWetlandsDay #NaturalChampions #ConservationMatters

Read the article to be part of a changing narrative and to better understand the experience of racialized groups in outdoor spaces. https://bit.ly/3HH7qlj #BlackHistoryMonth

Great reminder!

Ontario's groundhog predicts an early start to Spring this year! DYK - Groundhogs spend much of their time eating and sunning when not hibernating or taking care of their young. #StepIntoNature #WildlifeWednesday

SATURDAY: we’re hosting a Healthy Hike at the Warwick Forest Conservation Area in Berwick! Join us this weekend for free hot chocolate, snowshoe rentals, live m...usic, bilingual StoryWalk, treats, and family fun. Learn more about the Warwick Forest (15755 County Road 9): https://bit.ly/3FJ8VOn #StepIntoNature #HealthyHikes #Hiking #DogWalking #Exercise #Nature #Environment #FamilyDay #Saturday #TheWeekend

Have you tried ice climbing? When the weather permits, the Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) allows the use of Tiffany Falls through two organizations. Climbers must be attending a booked session with either the Alpine Club of Canada or OneAxe Pursuits. These organizations are the only permitted ice climbing users, for safety reasons. No individual ice climbing permits will be issued by the HCA. Do not access Tiffany Falls without a permit through these organizations. Lea...rn more: https://bit.ly/3G0O2hw Photo credit: @roxanne.ole #StepIntoNature #HealthyHikes #recreateresponsibly #winter

A cascading waterfall, lush evergreen forest and thick moss undergrowth are some of the picturesque features found at Cedar Falls Conservation Area. A pleasant walk along a well-marked trail leads visitors to Cedar Creek and the falls. Fish for rainbow or speckled trout, bird watch or enjoy the solitude of this quiet, charming area. Learn more: https://bit.ly/34LwPf2 #StepIntoNature #HealthyHikes... Lakehead Region Conservation Authority See more

In the winter, we turn the pavilion at Terra Cotta Conservation Area into a stunning skating rink! Your Caledon We offer a variety of skating rinks and timeslots to book (the pavilion is rink #1): https://cvc.perfectmind.com//BookMe4Bo/BookingCoursesPage

Hope you had an outdoorsy weekend! East Cross Conservation Area Photo credit: amy.outdoors #StepIntoNature #HealthyHikes #winter

Nature is Calling. Let the weekend begin! Rockwood Conservation Area Photo credit: My Wandering Voyage #StepIntoNature #HealthyHikes #winter

Be like #BernieSanders and catch some Vitamin D the Sunshine Vitamin at your local Conservation Area. Learn about the benefits of Vitamin D! http://bit.ly/2Y3ziuU #StepIntoNature #HealthyHikes #PhysicalDistancing

Heading to a Conservation Area this weekend? Do your part by following Conservation Area guidelines. Plan your visit by visiting your local Conservation Authority website to learn more: http://bit.ly/2XQoAaN #StepIntoNature #HealthyHikes #mentalhealth #fitness #physicaldistancing #COVID19

DYK - On average you only need to apply 1 tbsp of road salt for 1 sq. m of paved surface? In fact, 1 kg of salt will melt 46 kg of ice, so apply sparingly! #WinterWednesdays #SourceWaterON #DrinkingWaterSources #SaltingShift

Please practice #physicaldistancing guidelines at Conservation Areas. #StepIntoNature #HealthyHikes

Views of Lake Superior. Silver Harbour Conservation Area Photo credit: Lakehead Region Conservation Authority #StepIntoNature #HealthyHikes

Our webinar series is back, and we've got a great topic to kick things off. Wednesday, January 27, 7-8 pm: ‘Working in a Good Way’: Best practises and lessons l...earned for non-Indigenous and Indigenous peoples collaborating as allies and accomplices in recreation and reconciliation. Co-Founder and Director Patrick Lucas of the BC Aboriginal Youth Mountain Biking Project and Tom Eustache of the Simpcw First Nation will discuss and share their lessons learned from their work together building trails and relations throughout the province. They will review and discuss the best practices outlined in the Working in a Good Way best practises guide authored by Lucas and recently published by the Outdoor Recreation Council with the support of the Provincial Trails Advisory Body. We're just two weeks away! Register here: https://bit.ly/2LvtFmn Check out the Working in a Good Way document: https://bit.ly/2XF0HTL

#StepIntoNature #HealthyHikes

Take time to look at the clouds. It's good for your health. https://www.treehugger.com/take-time-to-look-clouds-4858358 #StepIntoNature #WellnessWednesday

#StepIntoNature with the Map Pass. #HealthyHikes #nature

Bright, sunny and spectacular views.

WEBINAR | Taking Action: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Conservation Tuesday, January 19, 2021 9:45am Cost: Free | Location: Zoom This webinar will include examples of actions and positive outcomes from the conservation sector to deliver diverse, equitable and inclusive organizational and programmatic initiatives.... The five panelists from Conservation Authorities, non-profits, First Nations and more will discuss and demonstrate how their various initiatives work to help reduce barriers to accessing nature, create opportunities for collaboration and partnerships, and the benefits of knowledge transfer. Learn more about the speakers and register today: http://bit.ly/3nBlAtC #Latornell #Conservation #diversityandinclusion

Kim Gavine, Conservation Ontario’s general manager, among other group members drawn from Conservation Authorities, Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Conservation Ontario and development and agriculture sectors make up the new Conservation Authorities Working Group. #CAAct #ConservationMatters

Some top book recos for the nature lover on your Christmas list. #StepIntoNature #HealthyHikes #Christmas #nature #books

Have you tried feeding Black-capped Chickadees and Red-breasted Nuthatches out of your hands? They love black sunflower seeds! Put some on your mitt or hat and stand very still by feeders or a tree branch and wait for some curious chickadee visitors! Has anyone had other bird species feed from your hands? #StepIntoNature #HealthyHikes #Birds #birdwatching #chickadee

Let it snow...Mill of Kintail. #StepIntoNature #HealthyHikes

Are you winter-ready? Follow our #WinterWednesday to learn tips and tricks to stay safe while also protecting our valuable drinking water sources. #SourceWaterON #DrinkingWaterSources

Take flight! Thornton Bales Conservation Area Photo credit: @doc.what.matters #StepIntoNatue #HealthyHikes #fallcolours

The short answer is - real! Do you have a real or fake tree? (no judgment here) ... First off, real trees don’t require the intensive carbon emissions that it takes to produce and ship artificial trees. Next, you’re supporting forests. When these natural trees are harvested for sale, there are more than ten times as many left standing! Out of the 350-500 million growing on tree farms across the U.S., only 30 million trees are harvested for Christmas each year. Buying real trees will help keep tree farms in business and in turn keep their lands covered in the healthy forest habitat that wildlife depends on to survive. And what’s more, once all the festivities are done, these trees can be recycled and given a second life. Most states have organizations that use these donated Christmas trees for conservation and habitat projects in their local communities. #StepIntoNature #HealthyHikes #Christmas

Wetlands 101! #StepIntoNature #Wetlands

Have you seen the three floating platforms around Papa Bear Pond at Tiffin? These decks are great for fishing, wildlife viewing, or just simply reflecting. The platforms were built in the 70s and are regularly maintained for visitor safety. #StepIntoNature #HealthyHikes #peaceful

MEDIA RELEASE - Province Tying CAs Up in Red Tape Repeal Schedule 6 What the Province is proposing to do through the changes in Schedule 6 significantly threatens the independent, watershed-based approach of Ontario’s conservation authorities that municipalities and others rely on to protect our natural resources and to steer development away from creating or exacerbating flooding and other natural hazards, Gavine said. This isn’t what you would expect a government to do in light of the growing and more complex climate change impacts we are experiencing. READ MORE: http://bit.ly/3nyoL5y #ConservationMatters #NaturalChampions

Managing upstream, so downstream remains healthy. http://bit.ly/3o37FND #WatershedManagement Learn more about our request to remove the proposed changes to the Conservation Authorities Act. http://bit.ly/3fwztXr #ConservationMatters #RemoveSchedule6 #CAAct

When you #BuyLocalBurnLocal firewood and wood products, you prevent the spread of forest pests to new areas & protect our forests and trees! Look out for these and other #invasive pests and report sightings to reportcanadainvasives.ca

Protect our wetlands. Terra Cotta Conservation Area Photo credit: odysseyhikeandtravels #StepIntoNature #HealthyHikes #ConservationMatters

Removing obstructions such as leaves and trash can encourage better drainage to avoid storm drains from freezing. Because some storm drains lead to lakes and rivers, never apply salt directly on frozen storm drains. #WinterWednesdays #SourceWaterON http://bit.ly/2V4c5r2

This is the last weekend reservations will be required to visit the Dundas Peak or Webster Falls in 2020. There are still a few remaining spots available for th...is weekend. If you plan to visit this weekend, make your reservation now. https://conservationhamilton.ca/Spencer-reservations/ Following this weekend, operations will continue on a first come first serve basis. Parking fees will be in affect. Parking outside of the designated parking lots or in the community could result in fines of up to $250 and your vehicle could be towed.

Happy Weekend! Grab your pumpkin spice latte and go! Christie Lake Conservation Area Photo credit: Hamilton Conservation Authority #leavenotrace #psl #StepIntoNature #HealthyHikes

Tired of your pet goldfish? Take this golden opportunity to teach your friends about the risks of dumping them or other common aquarium species into Ontario waters these releases are illegal! Goldfish have the survival skills to handle freezing temperatures, outcompete native species and can carry diseases harmful to native fish keep the gold standard and #DontLetItLoose! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3fyrCsk #WildlifeWednesday

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the overwhelming popularity of #DundasPeak & #TewFalls and #WebsterFalls, Hamilton Conservation Authority has instituted online reservable parking in 2-hour time slots. Tew Falls Photo credit: @doc.what.matters #StepIntoNature #HealthyHikes

#DYK SNC owns and maintains over 30 kilometers of dog-friendly recreational trails? All of their Conservation Areas are dog-friendly, and you are encouraged to get outdoors with your pets! To respect other trail users and to ensure the protection of their ecologically significant public land, please stay on marked trails and keep your dogs on leash at all times. Two Creeks Forest Conservation Area #StepIntoNature #HealthyHikes #TakeAHikeDay

2020 #Latornell Student Symposium Diversity: Foundation Of Our Ecosystems & Societies Friday, November 20th, 2020, 9AM - 1PM EST COST: FREE | REGISTER: https://bit.ly/3iWjulC The symposium aims to emphasize interconnectedness in sustainability by creating a platform that highlights diversity, equity, and inclusion in conservation research and practice.

Did you go outside today? Limehouse Conservation Area Photo credit: @thebeautyofnaturestalks #StepIntoNature #HealthyHikes

Please practice #PhysicalDistancing and adhere to the visitor guidelines at Conservation Areas. #StepIntoNature #HealthyHikes #StayOnTrails

Today is #TakeAHikeDay! Nearly 300 Conservation Areas and 3,510 km of trails just waiting to be explored across Ontario. #StepIntoNature #HealthyHikes #ConservationMatters http://bit.ly/3lF3C9r

An Algonquin elder has written and illustrated a children's book about how to avoid West Nile virus and Lyme disease, weaving the latest health information into traditional #Indigenous storytelling. #natureandinclusion #StepIntoNature

Perfect setting for a leisurely walk. Fifty Point Conservation Area Photo credit: Hamilton Conservation Authority #StepIntoNature #HealthyHikes

Want to visit The Cheltenham Badlands? Please make a reservation to avoid disappointment. Entry by RSVP only: https://bit.ly/315RdTA #StepIntoNature #HealthyHikes

According to the NCC, when the leaves breaks down into the ground it provides nutrients for both the soil and the grass. It's also good for the local wildlife and provides a thin layer of protection for insects and other animals. #NaturalChampions

Try these Fall mindfulness practice for a refresh: http://ow.ly/y7Vm50BOlXC An Autumnal Mindfulness Practice To start, step outside, close your eyes, and take a deep breath; let the cool air pass through your nose into your lungs as you smell fully the perfume of fallen leaves.... As you walk around, feel the crunch of the leaves beneath your shoes. By being present in the moment, you can ward off negative thoughts and replace them with a more positive state of being. #WellnessWednesday #StepIntoNature #HealthyHikes

On this Thanksgiving, the Ontario Parks Association gives thanks to all of you who take care of parks and other greenspaces (including conservation areas!). We'll add our thanks too!

Land and Sky - thankful. #thanksgiving Windy Ridge Conservation Area Photo credit: @johnmchambers #StepIntoNature #HealthyHikes

Wishing you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving! Explore a new Conservation Area this long weekend. #StepIntoNature #HealthyHikes bit.ly/3luL4YV

As far as the eyes can see...#fallcolours. Nottawasaga Bluffs Conservation Area Photo credit: The Hiking Kanuck #StepIntoNature #HealthyHikes

#ICYMI Webinar Recording Now Available for Groundwork: The Foundation and Evolution of the Conservation Authorities in Ontario. Thank you to the >400 participants who tuned in! http://bit.ly/36QKLmX #Latornell