Otonabee Conservation

08/29/2026

Are you visiting on of our Conservation Areas, and you see an issue?
Vandalism, trees down, unauthorized vehicle use, or camp site complaint? Let us know!
https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/conservation-areas/report-an-issue/
For police, fire or medical emergencies contact 9-1-1.

08/28/2026

Heading out this long weekend? ☀️

Whether you’re camping, boating, hiking or exploring a new trail, do your part to keep invasive species from spreading!

Before you head home or move to a new area:
🧹 Clean mud, dirt and plant material from boots, bikes, vehicles and gear
🚤 Clean, drain and dry boats, trailers and fishing equipment
🌱 Don’t move firewood, plants or soil between locations
🔍 Check your gear for hitchhiking insects, seeds and other unwanted passengers

A few extra minutes can help stop invasive species from spreading to new places.

Have a great weekend and help reduce the spread of invasive species!

Learn more about pathways of spread here: https://bit.ly/3QdFor3

08/26/2026

Most of us have seen oil floating on a puddle after it rains.

But not every chemical floats.

Some industrial chemicals are actually heavier than water. If they're released into the environment, they can sink deeper underground, making them much harder to locate and clean up.

That's one reason preventing spills is always better than trying to clean them up later.

Protecting drinking water starts with preventing contamination before it happens.

Learn more: https://www.kawarthaconservation.com/environmental-sciences/drinking-water-source-protection/

08/17/2026

08/17/2026

Notice of work being done on the Jackson Creek trails, from August 24-28.

08/13/2026

The Kessel Run trail at Harold Town is now open! 🚶🚲🌲
Peterborough Trailbuilders Association

Send a message to learn more

08/12/2026

Don’t put hazardous chemicals down the drain. Ensure they are disposed of properly at one of the many designated household hazardous waste disposal locations across our region. Check out our interactive map to find a location closest to you! https://trentsourceprotection.on.ca/resources/household-hazardous-waste/

08/06/2026

Help track one of nature's most incredible migrations! 🦋

Join the and help record Monarch Butterfly observations, roosting sites and point counts during the Monarch migration in Ontario.

Your observations contribute valuable data that supports Monarch conservation and research.

➡️ Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qctOKJ

08/05/2026

Use pesticides only when necessary or try natural alternatives https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/watershed-health/drinking-water-source-protection/resources/pesticide-wise/

08/05/2026

Great Blue Heron captured by Peterborough Field Naturalists