Kingsville Times

The Ontario Phragmites Action (OPA) program is pleased to announce that they will be supporting 87 new invasive Phragmites management projects in 2025 through the Invasive Phragmites Control Fund. This funding is made possible thanks to an investment from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and coordinated by the Invasive […]

Step outside, connect with nature, and be part of the movement to protect the monarch butterfly! Montreal’s Espace Pour La Vie invites you to participate in the 9th edition of the International Monarch Monitoring Blitz, which runs from July 25 to August 3 2025. This is a unique opportunity for […]

With a federal election on the horizon, it is imperative that all political parties commit to protecting and restoring nature. Canada has already committed to protecting 30% of land, water and oceans by 2030, which is known as the 30 x 30 target. Yet, significant cuts to Parks Canada’s budget […]

On December 16, 2024, Ontario Nature, Nature Canada and 58 of their partner organizations wrote an open letter to Acting Minister McCarthy (Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks) and Minister Smith (Minister of Natural Resources) requesting that the Government of Ontario commit to protecting and restoring nature. Biodiversity loss and climate change […]

This hobby is for the birds! Did you know that the Essex County Library has birdwatching kits from Birds Canada that you can check out? Place your hold on one today and enjoy a satisfying new hobby. Each kit comes in a Birds Canada backpack which includes high quality binoculars and […]

Forests Ontario supported the planting of 2.7 million trees across Canada this planting season In an effort to encourage biodiversity, enhance wildlife habitat, support green job creation, minimize the devastating effects of climate change, and improve the health and wellness of our communities, Forests Ontario supported the planting of approximately […]

Free day-use in celebration of Healthy Parks Healthy People Day The Ontario government is making it easier to explore provincial parks and experience the benefits of spending time in nature by offering free day-use access on Friday, July 19, to mark Healthy Parks Healthy People Day. This annual celebration is part of a global movement […]

Fish for free from June 29 to July 7 across the province The Ontario government is celebrating this Canada Day by encouraging fishing enthusiasts and first-timers alike to enjoy free fishing from June 29 to July 7. This is a great opportunity to recognize the province’s angling traditions and to […]

Kingsville’s Communities in Bloom Committee encourages everyone to participate in National Pollinator Week, an international celebration of pollinators happening June 17 to 23, 2024. Pollinators are birds, bats, bees, butterflies, beetles and other small mammals that pollinate plants and are responsible for bringing us one out of every three bites […]

At the Caldwell First Nation’s Boardwalk in Leamington, the wildflower meadows beneath/between the boardwalks are currently a thing of beauty. Best?  They’re attracting butterflies, birds and pollinators galore!  You might want to go whilst the going’s good. Caldwell First Nation’s Boardwalk is located at 609 Point Pelee Drive and is […]

The Town of Kingsville proudly presents a unique addition to our greenspaces, the Guided Walking Meditation Trail on the Chrysler Canada Greenway. This innovative project, is a collaboration between the Town’s Communities in Bloom Committee, the Estate of Health Holistic Wellness Centre, and the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA). The project aims to help visitors practice mindfulness […]

Fish for free in Ontario May 11 and 12 To celebrate Mother’s Day, all Canadian residents can fish for free this weekend anywhere in Ontario. “Free fishing is a great way to get out as a family to celebrate Mother’s Day and enjoy our beautiful lakes, rivers and streams,” said […]

Ontario Nature is pleased to announce that conservation work on Pelee Island will continue through 2026. A multi-partner collaborative with land trusts and researchers will focus on monitoring and restoring important habitat for at-risk snakes on conservation lands across Pelee Island – including Ontario Nature’s Stone Road Alvar Nature Reserve. […]

Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island (TWEPI) is excited to launch the latest extension to their comprehensive birding program, W.E. Bird: The Windsor Essex Pelee Island Birding Trail, a free digital pass operated by Bandwango to help guide outdoor enthusiasts to birding hubs, primary sites and bird-friendly certified businesses across the region […]

Bird enthusiasts from around the world visit Leamington, Ontario as one of their bucket list destinations each May, and Hillman Marsh Conservation Area is ready to greet these guests from May 1 – 21 at the Shorebird Celebration. The shorebird habitat at Hillman Marsh is unique in North America.  The […]

To ensure the long-term health of Point Pelee National Park’s sensitive ecosystems, Parks Canada and Caldwell First Nation will be conducting a deer population reduction activity in the park between November 24 and December 1, 2023, inclusive. Public safety is of the utmost importance to Parks Canada and therefore, Point […]

Forests Ontario and its partners planted approximately 2.5 million trees across the province this season as part of its 50 Million Tree Program. This brings the program’s total to almost 40 million trees planted, creating more than 18,400 hectares of new forest on nearly 8,000 project sites. “As we continue to […]

Two new nature reserves established in one of Ontario’s most threatened areas More than 25 years ago, Orfeo Lucchese purchased a rural farm and woodlot property in Essex County, near Harrow, Ontario. With great effort and insightful vision, he transformed it into a vibrant forest, meadow and wetland sanctuary. Now, […]

Free fishing from July 1 to July 9 across the province To help celebrate Canada Day, the Ontario government is encouraging families, fishing enthusiasts and first-time anglers to participate in the province’s week-long free fishing event. From July 1 to July 9, Canadian residents can fish for free. “To help […]

Come out at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, 2023, to see Steve Pellerin from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada Windsor Chapter. He will be appearing in Point Pelee National Park’s Visitor Centre theatre. Pellerin will be providing an evening presentation which will focus on the Challenges and Strategies […]

Point Pelee National Park’s Festival of Birds runs May 1st-19th This is the perfect opportunity to place a hold on a new Birds Canada birdwatching kits from the Essex County Library. Visit Point Pelee National Park for more information on their events and schedule. To contact Essex County Library Phone: […]

Earth Day was first held on April 22, 1970. Gaylord Nelson, a United States senator from Wisconsin, organized a national demonstration to raise awareness about environmental issues. He wanted to  increase public awareness about air and water pollution and had been inspired by student anti-war demonstrations and teach-ins  on U.S. […]

Spotted lanternfly (SLF) is an invasive planthopper native to Southeastern Asia and is currently a problematic invasive pest that is spreading in nearby United States. Its first known North American establishment was in Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA in September 2014. However, it is believed this species was first introduced in […]

#ForTheLoveOfParks campaign builds groundswell of support from conservation organizations across Ontario There’s a good chance that in the past year, you have ventured out at least once to enjoy the fresh air and the beauty of the changing seasons in Ontario’s parks and natural spaces.  There’s also a good chance […]

Canadian Environment Week was established in 1971 to celebrate Canada’s environmental accomplishments and to encourage Canadians to contribute to conserving and protecting their environment. These days, the news about our environment can sometimes be disheartening.  Many beloved species and natural spaces and systems are under threat from human activity.  In […]

Join Essex County Library and Essex Region Conservation Authority for a virtual hands-on tree planting with tips from ERCA staff. The form was made available on Saturday, May 7 so you can reserve your native seedling. On Saturday, May 14 you’ll be able to pick up your seedling. Our video […]

Earth Hour 2022 takes place from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 26.  Earth Hour was founded by World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in Sydney, Australia in 2007. It has evolved far beyond its grassroots beginnings. Last year, millions of people around the globe switched off their lights to show support […]