125 trees and shrubs were planted at the Peterborough Humane Society in celebration of National Tree Day On September 20th, 25 community volunteers and staff from Peterborough Humane Society and Otonabee Conservation planted 125 native trees and shrubs at the Peterborough Humane Society Animal Care Centre at 1999 Technology Drive in Peterborough to celebrate National… Read More >
On Saturday, September 16th, 50 volunteers planted 350 trees and shrubs at the Harold Town Conservation Area. This planting event was supported by TD Tree Days, a program that contributes to the TD Ready Commitment target of helping plant 1 million trees by 2030. Species planted included Eastern White Cedar, Freeman Maple, Ninebark, Fragrant Sumac,… Read More >
By Eliana Schincariol, Junior Field Technician & Communications Assistant at Otonabee Conservation Do you enjoy hiking, fishing, or birding? There are many hidden gems around the Otonabee Region watershed for you to visit! Visit Otonabee Conservation’s lesser-known conservation and wildlife areas for a peaceful day with beautiful scenery and wildlife. Young’s Point Conservation Area Young’s… Read More >
On July 14th there were reports of a possible Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) in Little Lake in the City of Peterborough. Both Rogers Cove and Beavermead Park beaches have been closed while Peterborough Public Health staff conduct bacteriological sampling and submit samples for algal identification and algal toxin analysis. General information about blue-green algae is… Read More >
Pollinator garden plantings were undertaken at two schoolgrounds as part of the Pathway to Stewardship Project, to enhance habitat for birds and other wildlife, and to encourage pollinators. Highland Heights Public School Approximately 45 students from Highland Heights PS participated, planting 75 native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers in gardens across their school yard (photos below)…. Read More >
Curve Lake First Nation Educational Department and Otonabee Conservation celebrate World Turtle Day with release of Mikinaak (turtle) trail signs in the Ojibway language May 23rd is World Turtle Day, a day to increase respect for and knowledge about one of the world’s oldest creatures – turtles or in Anishinaabemowin (Ojibway), Mikinaak. According to experts,… Read More >
Otonabee Conservation welcomes back campers and day use visitors for the 2023 operating season May 12th is opening day of the 2023 camping season for Otonabee Conservation’s three campgrounds. Staff are excited to welcome back campers to Warsaw Caves Conservation Area, Beavermead Campground, and Lakefield Campground. New this year, Otonabee Conservation is operating Lakefield Campground,… Read More >
Visit a conservation area, trail, or nearby natural area on Earth Day 2023 Earth Day is this Saturday, April 22, 2023, an annual event that has become one of the largest environmental movements on the planet. On this day each year, people are encouraged to participate in actions that demonstrate support for environmental protection. This… Read More >
Otonabee Conservation releases 2023 Watershed Report Card along with 36 Conservation Authorities as part of Provincial Watershed Checkup The latest set of Conservation Authority Watershed Report Cards are being released today across the province. The 2023 Otonabee Conservation Report indicates that the state of natural resources in the local watershed region, including surface water quality… Read More >
Otonabee Conservation offers Spring Water Awareness children’s program resources for parents to help keep children safe during the Spring melt. Each year, Otonabee Conservation partners with Ontario Power Generation (OPG) to offer the Spring Water Awareness Program (SWAP) to local schools. The program helps children understand and recognize the dangers around creeks, streams, and rivers… Read More >