St. Clair Region Conservation Foundation

09/30/2026

Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour the children who lost their lives and the survivors of residential schools. We also acknowledge and recognize the ongoing impacts residential schools have on Indigenous communities today and every day.

The St. Clair Region Conservation Foundation supports work within the traditional territory of the Anishinaabek (Ah-nish-i-na-bek), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-no-show-nee), Lūnaapéewak (Len-ah-pay-wuk), and Chonnonton (Chun-ongk-ton) Nations.

We encourage everyone to reflect on the importance of this day and how they can participate in the reconciliation process.

Below are some resources where you can learn about Indigenous history and the impacts of residential schools.

🧡 Historica Canada – 3-part podcast honouring the stories of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Residential School survivors, their families, and communities
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiE7YBxN9zmLQEyOjTVKFbUHL-w5SljTP

🧡 Learn about and from Kikonong miinwaa Aazhoodenong First Nation (Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point), which is located along the Gichi-Aazhoogami-Gichigami (the “Great Crosswater Sea”), in Anishinaabemowin (named Lake Huron by French explorers):
https://kettlepoint.org/history-culture/

🧡 Learn about and from Bkejwanong First Nation (Walpole Island First Nation), which means "where the waters divide" in Anishinaabemowin, describing the waters around the island to Lake St. Clair:
https://www.walpoleislandfirstnation.ca/treatyinformation

🧡 Learn about and from Aamjiwnaang (oahm-jih-nong) First Nation, which means "meeting place by the rapid water" in Anishinaabemowin, the First Nation community located outside of Sarnia, along the St. Clair River:
https://www.aamjiwnaang.ca/history/

09/10/2026

Join us to green our communities with TD Tree Days!

September 12, 2026, at the Oil Museum of Canada, starting at 9am
September 26, 2026, at Crothers Park in Wallaceburg, starting at 9am

Museum of Canada

07/17/2026

Fire Ban in Effect for Lorne C. Henderson Conservation Area‼️

Effective immediately, the Petrolia & North Enniskillen Fire Department has implemented a municipal-wide fire ban, including all open-air burning.

The Fire Department has implemented the ban to help reduce smoke and protect residents' health and safety during the current air quality event. The ban is expected to remain in effect until Monday, July 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM, when it is anticipated to be lifted, subject to air quality conditions. The Municipality will continue to monitor air quality conditions and will advise the public if the duration of the fire ban changes.

Town of Petrolia, Ontario
Petrolia & North Enniskillen Fire Department

07/14/2026

The St. Clair Region Conservation Foundation (SCRCF) is seeking volunteers in the Sarnia-Lambton area to support charitable gaming initiatives at Jackpot Time in Sarnia.

This is a fun volunteer opportunity for those looking to get out and socialize, all while helping raise funds for local conservation education, tree planting, trail creation/maintenance, species at risk protection, and more!

The best part? It can be done with a friend! If you and/or someone you know is interested, please reach out to us!

Please like and share to spread the word!

[email protected]
519-245-3710 ext. 200
Or message us here on Facebook!

Thank you for helping support local conservation 💚

06/01/2026

🌿 A Milestone for Conservation in the St. Clair Region! 🌿

On May 30, the St. Clair Region Conservation Foundation and the Thames Talbot Land Trust celebrated the protection of the Bradshaw Conservation Lands in the Township of St. Clair. This remarkable 99-acre property features mature forest, wetlands, and hawthorn thickets that provide critical habitat for wildlife, including several species at risk.

The acquisition of this ecologically significant property was made possible through the support of dedicated partners, funders, and donors, including contributions through the Ontario government’s Greenlands Conservation Partnership Program, the federal government’s Natural Heritage Conservation Program, and the Ecological Gifts Program.

By protecting the Bradshaw Conservation Lands, we are helping to safeguard biodiversity, strengthen Ontario’s Carolinian Zone, and ensure future generations can enjoy and benefit from these natural spaces. 🌳🦋🐦

A sincere thank you to everyone who played a role in making this conservation success possible.

05/25/2026

📣 REMINDER – Less than one week to submit your applications to the SCRCA’s 2025 Conservation Scholarships.

📅 Deadline: May 31, 2026

👉 Apply today: www.scrca.on.ca/foundation/scholarships

Are you a graduating high school student pursuing studies in environmental fields like biology, ecology, agriculture, or wildlife?

The SCRCA is currently accepting applications for its 2026 Conservation Scholarship program.

Up to two $1,000 and two $500 scholarships will be awarded to successful candidates.
📅 Apply by May 31, 2026
👉 Learn more and apply: www.scrca.on.ca/foundation/scholarships

05/18/2026

When you play, local charities win!

The St. Clair Region Conservation Foundation is proud to be part of Charitable Gaming. Funds raised through Charitable Gaming Chatham Kent help support St. Clair Region Conservation Authority programs and make a difference in our community.

Funds raised go towards:
📚 Outdoor Education Programming
🥾 Trail Maintenance
🌲 Habitat Restoration Projects
🐢 Species at Risk Monitoring and Recovery Programming

05/15/2026

It’s Endangered Species Day, and we want to celebrate by highlighting some exciting discoveries at the Keith McLean Conservation Lands!

This week, St. Clair Region Conservation Authority Biology staff documented two endangered fish species at the McLean Lands: the Spotted Gar and, for the first time ever at this site, the Lake Chubsucker!

The Lake Chubsucker thrives in warm, calm wetlands with clear water and abundant aquatic vegetation, making the channels and coastal wetlands at the McLean Lands ideal habitat. Because this species is sensitive to muddy or polluted water, its presence is a strong indicator of a healthy wetland ecosystem.

The Spotted Gar is equally fascinating. This unique fish can breathe air using a specialized swim bladder that acts like a lung, allowing it to survive in low-oxygen environments. Young Spotted Gar even help control mosquito populations by feeding on mosquito larvae!

Discoveries like these highlight the importance of conserving coastal wetlands, which provide essential breeding habitat, shelter, and food for countless wildlife species, including many at-risk species.

On Endangered Species Day, we are proud of the work that the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority staff are conducting across the watershed to protect and restore these critical habitats.

Want to help support conservation efforts like habitat restoration and Species at Risk monitoring? Support the St. Clair Region Conservation Foundation today: https://shop.scrca.on.ca/product/sydenham-reptile-recovery-initiative/

05/11/2026

Are you a graduating high school student pursuing studies in environmental fields like biology, ecology, agriculture, or wildlife?

The SCRCA is currently accepting applications for its 2026 Conservation Scholarship program.

Up to two $1,000 and two $500 scholarships will be awarded to successful candidates.
📅 Apply by May 31, 2026
👉 Learn more and apply: www.scrca.on.ca/foundation/scholarships

04/28/2026

The SCRCF is seeking volunteers in the Chatham-Kent area to assist in the charitable gaming initiatives at Riverview Gaming in Chatham. This is a fun volunteering oppourtunity for those looking to get out and be social, all the while helping to raise funds for local conservation. The best part? It can be done with a friend! If you, and/or someone you know is interested, please reach out to us!

Please like and share to spread the word!

Riverview Gaming Centre
Charitable Gaming Chatham Kent