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Essex Region Conservation Authority to Meet on June 19

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 […]

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Egg To Butterfly Seminar Coming To Kingsville July 5

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 […]

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Conservation Foundation Honours Award Recipients, Celebrates Successes

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 […]

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Public Open Houses Planned Proposed for CASO Greenway Project

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 […]

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Join the Jack Miner Family for the Summer!

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 […]

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Slovak Cultural Centre Builds A Better Tomorrow With Trillium Grant

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 […]