Conservation Ontario

10/12/2026

Spend Thanksgiving with your friends and family outdoors! Conservation areas such as Goodrich Loomis offer trails and picnic benches that allow you to connect with nature and boost your mental well-being. Look for a conservation area near you: https://ontarioconservationareas.ca/find-a-conservation-area/map/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_lwo0ey6tki

10/11/2026

Make the trip to Orangeville to visit Island Lake Conservation Area! Open year-round, enjoy its seasonal activities like paddling on the water.🚣 Hike the famous Vicki Barron Lakeside Trail! Reserve your visit or get an annual pass for unlimited access.🚶‍♀️

10/10/2026

Download the Step Into Nature app to find your perfect Thanksgiving weekend getaway! Whether you're hiking, biking, or paddling, there are many ways to enjoy the fall season and increase your physical fitness. Use the app to find a conservation area near you!
https://ontarioconservationareas.ca/step-into-nature-app/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_yscrxsabl2

10/09/2026

Foster the stewards of the future with outdoor education! 🍃 Through hands-on learning experiences in nature, students will recognize the importance of watershed resources and the impact of conservation.

10/09/2026

Fully experience the season of fall this Thanksgiving weekend! 🍁 Explore the sights of the escarpment to connect with nature and reduce your stress.

10/09/2026

Planning for restoration and stewardship starts in the present. 🌲 Contact your local conservation authority and see how they can help you make an impact on your watershed.

Thinking of planting trees in 2027? Reach out and see how we can help.
https://www.kawarthaconservation.com/news/posts/thinking-about-planting-trees-in-2027-now-is-the-time-to-start-planning/

10/09/2026

Visit for their annual Thanksgiving Festival! Filled with artisan vendors, local farmers, live music, and natural sights, it's the perfect spot for the family to enjoy. 🍂🍠🌽 Stop by this weekend to spend Thanksgiving with spirit!
https://thanksgivingfestival.ca/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_pseytb0u2m

10/08/2026

Breaking Down Barriers: Opening the Door to Outdoor Learning is an amazing project that will remove financial barriers to make outdoor education accessible for communities. 🍃 Support this project by sharing your story and memory.

Have you been part of an outdoor education trip to Baxter or Foley Mountain? Your story could help us secure $20,000 in LEAF funding for education and bus subsidies for students from priority schools.
Share your story and support our application by Oct. 30: https://ow.ly/v8fs50ZW24Q


The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group
Baxter Conservation Area
Foley Mountain Conservation Area
Rideau Valley Conservation Foundation

10/08/2026

Let's recognize Ganaraska Conservation's longstanding place in natural stewardship. For 80 years, they have looked after almost 935 square-kilometres of watershed area, including southern Ontario's largest forest, Ganaraska Forest. 🌲

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟴𝟬 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟭𝟵𝟰𝟲–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

𝗚𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝘓𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦

Today, Oct. 8th, 2026, marks 80 years since the creation of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority.

We hope you have enjoyed this weekly glimpse into our long history & thank all those who have helped to support the Ganaraska Watershed.

For more information, please visit https://grca.on.ca.

Conservation Ontario

10/08/2026

Try an immersive, healing experience this weekend at Little Cataraqui Conservation Area. 🌲 Forest therapy connects us with nature, making us more mindful, content, and relaxed.