More than 100 people attended ERCA’s Open House on the proposed Disc Golf Course for Holiday Beach Conservation Area on May 6. A proposal for a 9-hole course in the mowed grass area designated for recreation within the Holiday Beach Management Plan had been approved by ERCA’s Board of Directors […]
May is for the birds – and birders – at Hillman Marsh Conservation Area. The Shorebird Celebration takes place from May 1 – 21, 2025. Volunteers from the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) will again host Shorebird Viewing events from 3pm – 5pm on Wednesdays and Saturdays through the celebration, with […]
Dozens of guests gathered at Maidstone Woods Conservation Area today to join the Essex Region Conservation Authority’s in planting its 7 millionth tree as part of Earth Week celebrations. “This year’s Earth Day theme is Biodiversity, to encourage as many as possible to reconnect with nature and better understand the […]
The John R. Park Homestead is bustling with activity as we prepare to welcome guests with some special activities for the tourism season. Visitors can help welcome spring by digging up some great deals at the Friends of the John R. Park Homestead’s annual fundraising Yard Sale taking place on […]
A new disc golf course has received approval to be added to Holiday Beach Conservation Area this year, thanks to a local generous donor. Disc golf is rapidly gaining popularity in Ontario and across Canada. Similar to regular golf but played with frisbee-like discs, players attempt to sink the discs […]
More than 100 acres of environmentally significant lands located within the City of Windsor have been transferred to the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) by the Ministry of Transportation to provide for their long-term protection and stewardship. The 106 acres of high-quality, purpose-built environmental habitat were created as part of […]
The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) will hold its regularly scheduled Board of Directors’ meeting at the Essex County Civic and Education Centre on Thursday, April 10 at 6:00 p.m. Agenda items include: Disc Golf at Holiday Beach Abandoned CASO Railway Trail Development Updates Watershed Management Activities Report A full copy […]
Two 12-foot gates preventing motorized vehicles from accessing the Cypher Systems Group Greenway in Essex have been stolen. “As crews were undertaking maintenance along the Greenway trail systems in preparation for spring, it was discovered that the two 12-foot gates at the Pinkerton intersection of the greenway trail had been […]
Tim Byrne, CAO of the Essex Region Conservation Authority and Executive Director of the Essex Region Conservation Foundation, has been honoured by Chris Lewis, Member of Parliament for the riding of Essex, with a King Charles III Coronation Medal. The Coronation Medal commemorates the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles […]
The First Taste of Spring Maple Syrup Festival is back, and it’s sweeter than ever. Join this iconic celebration of Canadian culture at the John R. Park Homestead Conservation Area on March 8 & 9 and 15 & 16. “Each weekend is distinctly themed, this year’s Maple Fest again offers […]