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, June 19 at 6:00 pm. Agenda items include: Draft 2024 Audited Financial Statements and Financial Condition Report John R. Park Homestead Digital Strategy Designation of Summer […]
We’re excited to announce an upcoming seminar featuring two passionate and knowledgeable speakers: Leo Silvestri—affectionately known as The Milkweed Man—and Jan Dugdale, President of the LaSalle Horticultural Society. Join us for an engaging afternoon as Leo and Jan take you through the incredible life cycle of the monarch butterfly—from spotting […]
It’s Teatime! On Sunday, June 8 we hosted our second annual Ladies Community Tea at the Grovedale Arts and Cultural Center from 2-4pm. This is one of the ways we, at First Lutheran Church, reach out to serve our community. Our 160 guests enjoyed sipping tea, meeting old friends, making new […]
The Essex Region Conservation Foundation has recognized two local organizations for their philanthropy at its Donor Appreciation and Awards, held on June 11. “Conservation Foundation Awards have been presented since 2012, honouring those who have generously supported the conservation projects and programs that make the Windsor and Essex region healthy […]
June is recognized as Trails Month, and the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) will kick off community consultation for the proposed CASO Greenway Trail project. In December 2022, following years of negotiations, the former Canada Southern Railway (CASO) section that stretches 47 kilometres from Tilbury through Essex County was successfully protected […]
The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Foundation is hiring secondary and post-secondary students for Spring-Summer 2025! This summer, adventure the Sanctuary’s forests, wetlands, grasslands, and historical assets while gaining job skills and experience. Kingsville, Ontario | $18.50-$20/hr. | 35-40 hrs./week | 8-14 week placements starting as early as June 2025 Please […]
On Wednesday, May 28, Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at 7:00 PM at the historic Mackenzie Hall in Sandwich Town. The event brought together community members, partners, and supporters to reflect on the successes of the past year and to share exciting plans for the […]
On Friday, local MPP Andrew Dowie met with the representatives of the Slovak Heritage Foundation of Windsor-Essex County (SHFWEC) to hear more about a $24,600 Capital grant they received from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). The grant was used to complete necessary facility upgrades. The enhancements not only […]
In recognition of Museum Month, the historic home of John and Amelia Park, one of the Essex region’s premier museums, was re-opened following a massive restoration effort which began in fall 2022. “The John R. Park Homestead is more than just a museum, it’s a living legacy,” said Molly Allaire, […]
Who knew there were so many owls in our area? Who would have guessed that owls would go into a bird bath? Members and guests at the Kingsville Horticultural Society meeting in May were educated on all of the amazing things that Chris and Sandy Jacobson have learned over the […]