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 […]
The public is invited to join the Detroit River Canadian Cleanup (DRCC) at their 13th Annual Detroit River Evening to celebrate restoration milestones for the Detroit River. The event will take place on June 19 2024 from 6pm to 8pm at the Ojibway Nature Centre (5200 Matchette Rd, Windsor, ON N9C […]
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 […]