Fabulous Field Finds 2023
Let’s See What Staff Discovered Now that summer is coming to an end, our monitoring, restoration and forestry …
Nature and Wildlife
Snapping Turtles: Fighting or Mating?
Snapping Turtles are Super Cool! If you’re lucky enough to stumble upon two snapping turtles (Chelydra serpentina) engaging …
Pale Purple Coneflower
Echinacea pallida While you may notice colourful arrays of coneflowers in local gardens or nurseries, pale purple coneflower …
Wildlife Spotlight: American Red Squirrel
Get to know Squirrels in the Watershed We see squirrels every day. Whether they’re foraging for food, chasing …
Fishing at Island Lake: A Must this Summer!
Get Hooked on Fishing Year after year, hundreds of people come out to support the annual Bass Fishing …
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There’s So Much to Love about Butterflies
Get Involved in our Annual Butterfly Blitz On May 6, we launched our fifth annual Butterfly Blitz. This …
Caution: Turtles Crossing
Turtles are Trying to Cross the Road Spring is in full swing and turtles are out of hibernation …
What is Ranavirus?
Learn About this Invasive Species With the arrival of spring’s warmer temperatures, watershed residents and wildlife alike are …
Say Hello to Spring Wildlife!
Species to Look For A sure sign of spring is the fresh smell in the air, new buds …
Through the Lens of a Wildlife Camera
Learn about Wildlife at Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area Last year, we started observing wildlife at the highly …
Maples: a Diverse Group of Trees
It’s Maple Syrup Season Many people have heard of the tree species sugar maple, it produces deliciously sweet …
Public Service Announcement: CVC Urges Caution Around Sick and Dead Birds
March 23, 2023 – The Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency are currently responding …
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Get into the Spirit of Spring
Welcome Spring! March 20 is the first day of spring. We’re certainly not wishing the wonderful season of …
Coyote Season is Here
Your furry countryside neighbours If you’ve been hearing an increase in barks, yips and howls, you’re likely not …
What’s Happening Under the Ice?
Water is Amazing Winter is a magical time to experience nature in our parks. As you explore, you …
Ice Fishing – One Cool Winter Activity!
Get Hooked on Ice Fishing We have had a cold start to February already! And although you may …
Get to Know Black Birds in the Watershed
Black Bird, Black Bird, What Do You See? Have you spotted big, black birds while hiking our trails …
Where Do Insects Go in Winter?
There Are Many Strategies for Surviving Winter The summer months are filled with the sights and sounds of …
Behold the Beautiful Bald Eagle
Bald Eagles are Making a Come Back There’s nothing quite like the feeling of spotting a bald eagle. …
Fabulous Field Finds 2022
See What Staff Have Discovered Technology allows us to store, analyze and expand our knowledge and understanding of …
Litter Bugs and Birds
Create More Bird- and Bug-Friendly Habitat Leaving natural debris like leaves, sticks, dried flowers and plant stems on …