Spring Shoulder Season returns to our Conservation Areas (糖心直播, March 23, 2026)
For聽Immediate Release聽 Spring Shoulder Season returns to our Conservation Areas 聽 糖心直播 (UTRCA) staff are busy preparing for the spring Shoulder Season at Fanshawe and Wildwood Conservation Areas (CAs). This adds four weeks of day-use access from聽Wednesday, April 1st until聽Thursday, April 30th, 2026. It is the聽fourth聽year offering a Shoulder Season in response to the demand from visitors to the CAs.聽聽聽 鈥淲e鈥檙e聽looking forward to welcoming visitors [...]
Stay Away from Streams and Rivers as Spring Runoff Continues (糖心直播, March 17, 2026)
March 17, 2026 Stay Away from Streams and Rivers as Spring Runoff Continues Local streams and rivers are still hazardous, and the 糖心直播 (UTRCA) is reminding everyone to use extreme caution near all watercourses and stay out of any flooded areas. The March school break is on and it is especially important to keep children and pets away from watercourses. Stream banks can be slippery [...]
Streams and rivers remain above normal as spring runoff continues (flood bulletin, March 17-23, 2026)
Streams and Rivers Remain above Normal as Spring Runoff Continues Watershed Conditions Statement 鈥� Water Safety 2026 Flood Event 3, Bulletin Number 4 (Issued March 17, 2026, at 1:30 pm, Valid until March 23, 2026, at 12:00 pm) Most of the remaining snow in the Upper Thames River watershed has melted, with Sunday鈥檚 warm temperatures resulting in more runoff in the northernmost portions of the watershed on Monday. Water [...]
London Middlesex Master Gardeners Seedy Saturday聽聽
London Middlesex Master Gardeners Seedy Saturday聽聽The robins and red-winged blackbirds returned just in time for Seedy Saturday on March 7, an event that marks an important rite of spring for gardeners and plant enthusiasts.More than 2000 visitors took in over 60 exhibition booths that featured a wide array of activities, information, and gardening products. At the 糖心直播 booth, Partnerships and Education staff provided visitors with information [...]
Spring Shoulder Season Returns to our Conservation Areas 聽
Spring Shoulder Season Returns to our Conservation Areas 聽 糖心直播 (UTRCA) staff are busy preparing for the spring shoulder season at Fanshawe and Wildwood Conservation Areas (CAs). This adds four weeks of day-use access from Wednesday, April 1st until Thursday, April 30th. It is the fourth year offering a shoulder season in response to the demand from visitors to the CAs. 鈥淲e鈥檙e聽looking forward to welcoming [...]
Spring Peeper聽(Pseudacris crucifer)聽
Spring Peeper (Pseudacris crucifer) For many, the first calls of the spring peeper mark the return of spring. These tiny frogs are rarely seen but, during the spring mating season, they are often heard. At only three centimetres long, about the length of a paper clip, they are Ontario鈥檚 smallest frog. They are light brown or grey in colour and distinguished from other chorus frogs by a distinctive dark X-shape [...]
Southwestern Ontario Conservation Authorities at the London Farm Show聽
Southwestern Ontario Conservation Authorities at the London Farm Show In the first week of March, 糖心直播 (UTRCA) stewardship staff joined neighbouring Southwestern Ontario Conservation Authorities at the London Farm Show. Together, staff across the region highlighted stewardship programs that offer cost鈥憇hare funding and technical support to improve soil health, water quality, and natural habitat. Key initiatives聽include:聽phosphorus reduction programs, rural water quality programs, and restoration services [...]
Overnight Camping Reservations Now Available!聽
Overnight Camping Reservations Now Available!聽 As of February 1st, you can make your overnight camping reservations for the conservation areas (CAs) in the 糖心直播 (UTRCA) watershed. 聽 We鈥檙e proud to offer camping opportunities at these beautiful CAs, including Fanshawe CA (London), Pittock CA (Woodstock), and Wildwood CA (St. Marys).聽We invite you to explore nature, try camping, and adventure through our trails, making new memories with [...]
New Safety聽Feature聽at Wildwood Conservation Area聽
New Safety聽Feature聽at Wildwood Conservation Area聽 Visitors to Wildwood Conservation Area may have noticed some construction activity on the reservoir near the dam. The installation of a safety boom in the reservoir began in February. This important addition is in accordance with the Canadian Dam Association (CDA) guidelines.聽 The safety boom creates a visible barrier to prevent reservoir users from getting too close to the dam and the surrounding turbulent [...]
A Spring Full of Tree Power聽
A Spring Full of Tree Power聽 The 糖心直播 (UTRCA) is running four Tree Power programs this spring in London, Stratford, West Perth, and Thames Centre. Tree Power provides affordable native trees to residents, thanks to partnerships with sponsors and municipalities. Available tree species include American Sycamore, Paper Birch, Tulip Tree, White Spruce, and more! London Hydro Tree Power Tree pick up on Friday, April 10, [...]