Restoration continues on the John R. Park Homestead In celebration of Museum Month, Essex Region Conservation is providing an update on the extensive restoration works taking place at the John R. Park Homestead Conservation Area. “Restoration of the historic home of John and Amelia Park began late last fall, thanks […]
Last Friday, several members of the 2nd Kingsville Scouting Troop, along with their parents, were busy cleaning up a Main Street residential property as part of their fundraising activities. Lending a helping hand and guiding the Scouts in the art of weeding and tidying up flower beds, the parents in […]
The 2918 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps extends heartfelt gratitude to the Kingsville community for their generous participation in the successful Spring 2024 tag days fundraiser, despite enduring a rainy weekend. The Army Cadets express their appreciation to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 188 (Kingsville) and Royal Canadian Legion Branch […]
On Sunday, May 26, 2024, the Town of Kingsville’s Communities in Bloom Committee is hosting Get in Touch with Nature, a free speaker and vendor event that teaches participants how to improve environmental sustainability. The event happens from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Grovedale Arts and Culture Centre, 103 Park Street. […]
On Saturday, April 20 the Southwestern Ontario Gleaners held its annual Fundraising Banquet at the Portuguese Club. Over 365 people attended. Thanks to generous sponsorships, 95 different silent auction items, and 10 live auction items, over $100,000 was raised. It was a fun evening that included a guest speaker from […]
The Essex Region Conservation Foundation will again provide a variety of opportunities for people to connect with nature at stunning locations across the region. W.E.Hike 2023 will offer a variety of guided hikes at conservation areas and trails across the Windsor-Essex region. For a tax-deductible donation of $25 or more, […]
The members and guests who attended the Kingsville Horticultural Society meeting on April 18th were introduced to Mona the Monarch Butterfly by Leo Silvestri. Leo is a local Monarch enthusiast who has been saving Monarchs for about the past 6 years. Why do Monarchs need saving? There are five main threats […]
The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) is inviting guests from across the region to plant a tree this Earth Day at the Earth Day Tree Planting Celebration in the City of Windsor, thanks to event sponsors ENWIN Utilities Ltd. and Green Sun Rising, and with support from CUPE 543. “ERCA […]
The Essex Region Conservation Foundation has announced that more than half of a million dollars was raised for important conservation work in 2023. “I’m pleased to report that last year, the Foundation was extremely successful in its fundraising efforts,” said Foundation President Claire Wales. “Thanks to the wonderful generosity of […]
Wondering what to do with your eclipse glasses? Here’s a solution that will make a difference for others around the world. The Essex County Library and Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary are collecting these types of glasses for the non-profit Astronomers Without Borders. Astronomers Without Borders has been recycling gently-used solar […]