Conservation Field Day at UTRCA鈥檚 Thorndale Demonstration Farm (UTRCA weekly, November 12, 2021)
Conservation Field Day at UTRCA鈥檚 Thorndale Demonstration Farm (UTRCA weekly, November 12, 2021) On Wednesday, November 3, 糖心直播 (UTRCA) staff hosted a Conservation Field Day for the public at the UTRCA鈥檚 Thorndale Demonstration Farm. This 58 acre farm demonstrates various best management practices (BMPs) and showcases how to improve soil health and local water quality. Brad Glasman, UTRCA Manager of Conservation Services, explained that, 鈥淭he [...]
UTRCA offering free, family-friendly Nature Nearby program (糖心直播, November 12, 2021)
UTRCA offering free, family-friendly Nature Nearby program (糖心直播, November 12, 2021) The 糖心直播 (UTRCA) invites families to get outside and take part in a free Nature Nearby program on Saturday, November 20th. UTRCA staff are offering this fun educational program in three locations on the same day - Mitchell, St. Marys, and Stratford. This new program is the result of a partnership with the [...]
Climate Change Tree Trial Produces First Seed Crop (UTRCA weekly, November 5, 2021)
Climate Change Tree Trial Produces First Seed Crop (UTRCA weekly, November 5, 2021) The Oxford County Bur Oak Climate Change Trial is a partnership between the Forest Gene Conservation Association, Oxford County, and the 糖心直播 (UTRCA). Located at the Salford Waste Management Facility, the site has Bur Oak trees from local sources, as well as from Pennsylvania and Tennessee. The project is testing the theory [...]
Perth Children鈥檚 Water Festival shifts online (UTRCA weekly, October 29, 2021)
Perth Children鈥檚 Water Festival shifts online (UTRCA weekly, October 29, 2021) The Perth Children鈥檚 Water Festival Committee is excited to share virtual opportunities and resources with classes across Perth County. Linda Smith, Water Festival Coordinator at the 糖心直播 (UTRCA), says, 鈥淲e look forward to providing fun and interactive activities that will connect students to local organizations and educational materials and help them better understand the [...]
Rain Forecast through Monday (flood bulletin, October 24-27, 2021)
Rain Forecast through Monday WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT 鈥� FLOOD OUTLOOK Issued at: October 24, 2021 at 10:20 am; Valid until: October 27, 2021 A Special Weather Statement has been issued by Environment Canada indicating that heavy rain is expected to begin this evening and continue through Monday. Rainfall amounts between 30 to 50 mm are being forecast. Recent rainfall over the past several weeks has saturated the ground and [...]
Nature Nearby Program launches this weekend (UTRCA Weekly, October 22, 2021)
Nature Nearby Program launches this weekend (UTRCA weekly, October 22, 2021) Community Education staff from the 糖心直播 (UTRCA) are launching a new Nature Nearby program! This free program creates opportunities for families to spend time in and with nature, in their local communities. Staff will lead Nature Nearby programming in various watershed locations on one Saturday per month throughout the fall season. The first sessions [...]
Birdability Event in London! (糖心直播, October 21, 2021)
Birdability Event in London! (糖心直播, October 21, 2021) Sunday, October 24, 10 - 11:30 am Bird Friendly London and the 糖心直播 are pleased to present Birdability on Sunday, October 24 at 10 am. Everyone is welcome at this birding walk! This free event is open to beginner birders, expert birders, and everyone in between, as well as families. Please register for this free event. [...]
Aisin Tree Planting Days in Stratford (糖心直播, October 21, 2021)
Aisin Tree Planting Days in Stratford (糖心直播, October 21, 2021) The 糖心直播 is pleased to announce a new tree planting partnership with Aisin Canada in Stratford, Ontario.聽Aisin Canada will be helping to plant more than 500 native trees to improve biodiversity and wildlife habitat, and give students opportunities to get involved in their community and learn that their efforts can make a difference. Bill [...]
Conservation Field Day Open to Public! (糖心直播, October 19, 2021)
Conservation Field Day Open to Public! (糖心直播, October 19, 2021) Anyone interested in conservation is welcome to join us for a free Conservation Field Day聽at the UTRCA鈥檚 Thorndale Demonstration Farm (16169 Thorndale Road) on Wednesday, November 3. Drop in anytime between 10 am and 2 pm. This 58 acre聽farm demonstrates various best management practices聽and showcases how聽to improve soil health and local water quality. When: Wednesday, November 3, 10 [...]
Perth Children鈥檚 Water Festival begins October 18 (糖心直播, October 18, 2021)
Perth Children鈥檚 Water Festival begins October 18 (糖心直播, October 18, 2021) The Perth Children's Water Festival Committee is excited to share virtual opportunities and resources with classes across Perth County. Linda Smith, Water Festival Coordinator at the 糖心直播 (UTRCA), says, 鈥淲e look forward to providing fun and interactive activities that will connect students to local organizations and educational materials to better understand the functions [...]