Conservation Halton

06/04/2026

Meet Whinny the Eastern Screech Owl! 🦉💚

Whinny is being raised behind the scenes by our Raptor Centre staff who are preparing this bird to eventually join our Education team and participate in our Animal Programs.

Whinny was hatched in human care right here in Ontario and joined us at Mountsberg on May 21, 2026, at just 13 days old!

By acquiring Whinny at such a young age, staff can get an early start exposing Whinny to all the things that are part of life as an education bird. These early opportunities for learning and development mean Whinny will experience a high level of welfare throughout their life.

We don’t yet know whether Whinny is a boy or a girl – that will only be determined once Whinny has finished growing and will be based on their weight and size.

While Whinny is currently living behind the scenes, you may be lucky enough to spot them outside with a Raptor Centre staff member as they take in the big wide world!

See Whinny and our other resident raptors in our Meet the Birds photo gallery:
https://www.conservationhalton.ca/mountsberg-raptor-centre/gallery/

06/02/2026

Join us this Sunday for the Painted Feather Workshop with Moses Lunham! 🎨🪶

Space is still available in this engaging workshop at Crawford Lake, the first event in Voices of the Land: Indigenous Peoples Speaker Series. Moses is an Anishinaabe artist from Kettle and Stony Point First Nation who will guide you through the creative process of painting your own unique wooden feather.

📆 Sunday, June 7
🕐 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
📍 The Gathering Place
💲 Program fee: $50 (includes all materials)

To help inspire your work, we'll have a special visit from one of Mountsberg's resident raptors. 🦅 (Please note that the bird attending may not be the one shown.)

Pre-registration is required and spots are limited. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/4x9RkuT

06/01/2026

Today is the first day of Pride Month and Conservation Halton is proud to celebrate the 2SLGBTQI+ community in our watershed—including many of our staff, volunteers, partners and visitors.

Today, we raise the Pride flag across our parks as a reminder that nature is for everyone.

As a Rainbow Registered accredited organization, Conservation Halton is committed to fostering spaces rooted in inclusion, respect, safety, and belonging…because everyone deserves to show up as their most authentic selves!

We will continue working to create welcoming and supportive experiences for all throughout the year. 🌿🌈

05/31/2026

Big horses, small toy 🐴💙 Bird and Belle, our two Belgian Horses, meet a Jolly Ball for the first time at the Mountsberg Barn! Enrichment keeps our animals active, curious, and happy—and gives our team a good laugh too. Want to support Bird and Belle? Symbolically adopt them by clicking here: https://www.conservationhalton.ca/foundation/mountsberg-animal-care-fund/

05/30/2026

Join the flock tomorrow for our Pride in Nature event! 🦅🌈

Visit Mountsberg for our special Pride activities included with your gate fee—including Meet-a-Raptor experiences with Mountsberg’s resident raptors, live entertainment, a scavenger hunt, games, food service, and more!

You can enhance your Pride experience by purchasing our Pride in Nature Fun pack that includes:

✨A pollinator seed kit
✨A meal ticket redeemable at the Discovery Centre for hot dogs, veggie dogs, snacks and a drink
✨A white Pride in Nature t-shirt
✨Access to a facilitated tie-dye station to customize your shirt at Mountsberg (or bring your own white shirt to participate in our tie-dye station for free!)

We can’t wait to show our Pride with you! Learn more and plan your visit today: https://www.conservationhalton.ca/pride-in-nature/

05/29/2026

Our first-ever Blue Auction is officially live! 🎉 Bid on 50+ unique items, cool packages and one-of-a-kind experiences — all while supporting the Conservation Halton Foundation and helping children and youth in our community connect with water education, outdoor learning and recreation. Our 2026 Blue Auction closes Thursday June 11, at 9:00 p.m. More items are still being added, so check back often to see what’s new. Click to browse the auction today: https://bit.ly/4wR9amh

05/29/2026

Catch some fishing fun this Father’s Day! 🎣

Join us for our Father’s Day Fishing Derby at Area 8 and enjoy a memorable day of fishing and celebration with the special father figures in your life.

📆 Sunday, June 21
🕣 8:30 am to 1:00 pm
📍 Area 8 Conservation Area
🎫 $10 derby entry fee (8 & under) + park admission

While the derby is for children 8 years and under, everyone is welcome to come out and enjoy the fun!

Highlights:
🏆 Prizes for biggest fish by age category ⁠
🍔 Games, activities, music and a BBQ lunch* ⁠
*Additional fees apply for the BBQ

Pre-book your tickets and take advantage of convenient add-ons like bait (worms or corn) and fishing rod rentals (limited quantities available).

Learn more and get your tickets here: https://www.conservationhalton.ca/event/fathers-day-fishing-derby-2026/

05/28/2026

Calling all sporty kids and teens! ⚽🌳

Spaces are still available in our action-packed Ways of the Woods summer day camps. Save with Pre-Season pricing until June 18.

✨ Spotlight on: ✨

👟 Athletics Camp (Ages 9–11)
Classic camp fun meets sport and conditioning. Campers try outdoor fitness equipment, the aerial high ropes course, Kelso Cove Waterpark and more.

🥏 Disc Golf Camp (Ages 9–14)
This camp features a disc golf clinic led by a seasoned pro! Campers learn to strategize while mastering putts and drives. They’ll also enjoy archery, swimming and other camp favourites!

🏅 Olympian Camp (Ages 12–14)
A high-energy camp with activities on land and in the water. Campers take on hatchet throwing, climbing, boating, Kelso Cove Waterpark and more.

Register now: https://www.conservationhalton.ca/wow/

05/26/2026

Help Protect Nesting Bank Swallows at South Shell Park! 🐦

The artificial nesting wall at South Shell Park is supporting breeding/nesting activity for Bank Swallows along the shoreline of Lake Ontario.

Bank swallows are sensitive to disturbance during their breeding/nesting period from May to August, and any activity near the nesting wall may impact their ability to successfully nest in the burrows.

If you are visiting the shoreline area, you can help protect this important habitat by:
🪶 Viewing birds from a distance

🪶 Staying off the rocks and away from the nesting wall

🪶 Keeping dogs on leash and away from the nesting wall and habitat area

🪶 Avoiding climbing or gathering near the nesting wall

🪶 Helping others learn about the importance of protecting wildlife nesting habitat

05/24/2026