Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority

09/04/2026

Quick quiz:

🌧️ When rain falls, does it always flow into a river? 🕳️ Can water move underground? 🐢 How many turtle species live in our watershed?

If you're not sure, you're not alone!

Stop by the NVCA booth at the Orangeville Fall Fair this weekend and explore the fascinating world of water. Our interactive watershed and groundwater models reveal how water moves through the landscape, while our turtle displays introduce some of the incredible species that call this watershed home.

📍 Orangeville Fall Fair
📅 Saturday, Sept. 5 & Sunday, Sept. 6
⏰ 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Come test your knowledge, ask questions, and discover the hidden connections that keep our watershed healthy. 💧🐢🌿

09/04/2026

A trading route. A tiny sapling. A community coming together.

Every story starts somewhere.

This fall, spend your next few Saturdays with NVCA and leave a lasting mark on the landscape. Explore the rich history of Fort Willow, then roll up your sleeves at one of our TD Tree Day events and help plant the future, one tree at a time.

📖 Sept. 19 | Reimagine History at Fort Willow
🌱 Sept. 26 | TD Tree Day, Creemore
🌱 Oct. 3 | TD Tree Day, Bond Head
🌱 Oct. 17 | TD Tree Day, Mono

Adventure, history, community, and conservation await.

https://www.nvca.on.ca/event-directory/

09/03/2026

Looking for a family friendly activity on September 12?
Come out to a TD Tree Day with NVCA to plant trees at Bob Geddes Park in Angus!

These trees will help filter water, stabilize soils and keep streams cool for fish. They are also important food and shelter for birds and other wildlife!

Sign up here:
https://www.tdtreedays.com/en-ca/angus-bob-geddes-park-0

09/02/2026

TD Tree Days are Back!
Here is the schedule for this year's events:
🌲September 12 in Angus
🌲September 26 in Creemore
🌲October 3 in Bond Head
🌲October 17 in Mono
Come out and plant trees with NVCA.
These trees will help filter water, stabilize soils and keep streams cool for fish.
They are also important food and shelter for birds and other wildlife!

Individuals, groups and families welcome!
Register here: https://www.nvca.on.ca/events-and-education/

09/02/2026

Imagine this: It's 1812. British forces have lost control of the lower Great Lakes, and northern forts are cut off from their usual supply routes.

To keep supplies moving, voyageurs and soldiers transported 30 tonnes of food, am******on, and supplies along a 600‑km wilderness route.

This September 19, join retired teacher and long‑time volunteer Joe Cinnani at Fort Willow Conservation Area as he brings this remarkable story to life through artifacts, photographs, guided tours, and storytelling.

Tickets: Free
Parking: Free
https://www.nvca.on.ca/doors-open-simcoe-county-at-fort-willow/

09/01/2026

NVCA has acquired 40 hectares (100 acres) in the heart of Minesing Wetlands, adding another important piece to more than 60 years of conservation efforts to protect one of Southern Ontario’s most significant and largest wetland systems.

Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NVCA Continues 60-Year Commitment to Protecting Minesing Wetlands UTOPIA, Ontario (September 1, 2026) – The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) has acquired 40 hectares (100 acres) in the heart of Minesing Wetlands, adding another important piece to...

08/31/2026

We need more volunteers to help in the Minesing Wetlands this Thursday, September 3.

Minesing Wetlands are an important habitat for many animals, including turtles, frogs and ducks. But this invasive grass is taking over some of their habitat! Help us restore a patch of their habitat!

Register here:

Help remove invasive Phragmites from Willow Creek! Event will take place from 9am-3pm, come for a half or full day!

08/28/2026

🌿 Help protect the Minesing Wetlands!

Invasive Phragmites is spreading through Ontario’s wetlands, crowding out native plants and reducing valuable habitat. On September 3, NVCA is looking for volunteers to help remove this invasive species from the Minesing Wetlands.

It’s hands-on conservation work that helps give native plants and wildlife more room to thrive — and every pair of hands makes the job a little easier.

📅 September 3
📍 Minesing Wetlands
🌱 No experience necessary

Come out, get your hands dirty and help protect one of the Nottawasaga watershed’s most important wetlands.

👉 Volunteer today and help fight Phragmites!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/help-us-remove-invasive-phragmites-from-the-minesing-wetlands-tickets-1999044921172?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/27/2026

🌿 Phragmites removal is back on!

Last week’s stormy forecast put a pause on the planned Phragmites removal event in Collingwood — but the work is back on for Saturday, August 29!

NVCA is looking for volunteers to help remove invasive Phragmites and protect native plants and wildlife habitat along the local shoreline.

Phragmites can quickly take over natural areas, crowding out native vegetation and reducing habitat. With a little help from the community, these invasive plants can be cleared and native species given more room to thrive. 🌱

📅 Saturday, August 29
📍 Collingwood

No experience is needed — just come ready to get outside and get your hands dirty!

👉 Sign up today and help fight Phragmites in Collingwood.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fight-the-phrag-help-us-remove-invasive-phragmites-in-collingwood-tickets-1997057750491?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/26/2026