Quinte Conservation

08/10/2026

What the Phrag! Seriously, what is up with invasive Phragmites and what are its negative impacts to our local ecology?

Meet the team with the Quinte Region Phragmites Management Area to learn about the different steps landowners can take to best manage Phragmites on their property.

Review best management practices and learn more about what staff are doing to remove and reduce this invasive species from public spaces.

Staff will be available to answer questions pertaining to the herbicide application that will be taking place the week of August 17th in Belleville and Prince Edward County.

https://onlineforms.quinteconservation.ca/Events/Invasive-Phragmites-Information-Session

08/10/2026

Discovery Day at Vanderwater Conservation Area is tomorrow! Join us from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a FREE family event featuring live reptiles, birds of prey, nature crafts, interactive activities, informational booths, and a musical performance by the Paddling Puppeteers. Learn more https://bit.ly/4euPvS0

08/07/2026

this weekend at Sheffield CA! https://bit.ly/4hIxb9O Hike the loop trail for a birds-eye-view of little melon lake and then make your way over to the Lennox and Addington Sky Dark Sky Viewing Area for a relaxing night of stargazing. https://bit.ly/4pWoMl3

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08/07/2026

In case you were wondering, we are pretty passionate about conservation.
Learn more about what we do at: QuinteConservation.ca

08/06/2026

MEDIA RELEASE: QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES UPDATED WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – WATER SAFETY DUE TO RECENT RAINFALL

Learn More: https://bit.ly/4hoxGpz

08/06/2026

Have you pre-ordered your 2027 Bird Photo Calendar yet?

This limited-edition calendar features stunning bird photography by Shakedown Street Birds and every purchase helps support the BirdTREK Native Bird Education Program at Macaulay Mountain Conservation Area.

Pre-order yours today: https://www.quinteconservation.ca/who-we-are/merchandise-store/

08/06/2026

Join us for an informative webinar with Venkat Ramani, Senior Operational Instructor from the Walkerton Clean Water Centre, who will provide an update on the status of Ontario’s drinking water.

Register today at https://www.quintesourcewater.ca/protecting-water/education-and-outreach/drinking-water-webinars/

Drinking Water Wise Webinars is a rural drinking water webinar series to promote the Best Practices for Source Water Protection and is hosted by
Quinte Conservation
Cataraqui Conservation
Lower Trent Conservation
Rideau Valley Conservation Authority

08/06/2026

What is invasive Phragmites and how does it negatively impact native plants and wildlife? Learn about the herbicide application in roadside ditches starting August 17th that will take place in Belleville and Prince Edward County.

Meet the team with the Quinte Region Phragmites Management Area and gather the different steps landowners can take to best manage Phragmites on their property.

https://onlineforms.quinteconservation.ca/Events/Invasive-Phragmites-Information-Session

08/05/2026

Discovery Day at Vanderwater Conservation Area is just one week away! Join us on August 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a FREE family event featuring live reptiles, birds of prey, nature crafts, interactive activities, informational booths, and a musical performance by the Paddling Puppeteers. Learn more https://bit.ly/4euPvS0

08/04/2026

Media Release: QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – WATER SAFETY DUE TO WEEKEND RAIN

Read the release here: https://bit.ly/3TT30CU