The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) will hold its Board of Directors’ meeting at the Essex County Civic and Education Centre on Thursday, September 12 at 6:00 pm. Agenda items include: Notice of Invasive Hydrilla at Hillman Marsh Conservation Area 2025 Board Meetings DRAFT Watershed Management Strategy DRAFT Conservation Areas Strategy […]
All eyes will be on the skies this September as local birders and nature lovers take in one of North America’s greatest migration at Holiday Beach Conservation Area: tens of thousands of hawks and raptors flying overhead on their annual journey to nesting grounds in the south. Essex Region Conservation […]
For SECC’s Career Hub, embracing technology has become a fundamental aspect of our services. By integrating cutting-edge tools like AI Mock Interviews, Electronic Translating Devices, and AI-driven job search platforms, we are breaking down barriers and providing clients with the resources they need to succeed. Career Hub has recently transformed […]
The aquatic invasive plant, hydrilla, has been detected for the first time in Ontario and Canada in the West Cell at Hillman Marsh Conservation Area located in Leamington, Ontario. Hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata) can grow up to 2.5 centimeters per day and to lengths of 7.5 meters. This rapid growing invasive […]
The UMEI Community Players are back after a twenty-year hiatus. Three alumni, Erin Armstrong, Alyssa Epp and Jillian Suta, are excited to continue Helen Brown’s legacy and bring musicals back to UMEI! We are thrilled to announce auditions for our upcoming community production of the beloved musical, The Sound of […]
This year marks the 44th anniversary of Terry Fox runs across Canada. Once again, the Kingsville site will be at Lakeside Park at 10:30 am on Sunday, September 15th. Maps and participation certificates will be available. T-shirts are still available at Main Street Pharmacy. Last year our Kingsville Site raised $16,153. […]
September means school begins, and summer is on the wane. Feelings are mixed this time of year, we’ll miss summer but maybe we’re ready for cool crisp weather and the changing colours of the season. But it can be an expensive time of year, with school clothes and supplies on the […]
We are happy to announce that our 14-acre wetland restoration project is complete. This project, located south-east of Tom’s Meadow, was coordinated by the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA). Farmland that frequently experienced flooding was restored to its natural state, increasing biodiversity and, by default, attracting migratory waterfowl. The natural cover […]
The Windsor-Essex Neighbourhood Ambassadors, in collaboration with United Way, are proud to announce the launch of the “Backpacks for Success” campaign. Running now until the end of September, this initiative aims to provide essential school supplies to 2,000 children in Windsor-Essex County to ensure they have the resources they need […]
For many seniors, remaining independent significantly enhances their quality of life. The ability to age in the comfort of their own home allows them to maintain control over their daily lives, surrounded by the familiarity of their environment. South Essex Community Council’s Lend A Hand program supports seniors who want […]