Conservation Halton

It's sugar bush season! 🍁 Conservation of our 150–200 year old sugar maples at Mountsberg is always top of mind. We're planting new saplings and managing the forest to protect this incredible tradition for generations to come. Visit Maple Season: conservationhalton.ca/mapleseason/

Celebrate World Water Day at Crawford Lake! 🌊 Join us on Sunday, March 22 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm to celebrate the interconnectedness of water, land, and all living beings. Elders and Knowledge Sharers will be offering water teachings. Learn more: conservationhalton.ca/events/

Remember your Christmas tree you donated? 🎄 Our Restoration team puts your old trees to work in our local creeks. They weave them into sediment mats that help rebuild stream banks, reduce erosion, and create healthier habitat for fish and other wildlife. Thank you for helping our rivers become more climate resilient. 🌊 🩵 #InternationalDayOfActionForRivers

Welcome to March Break! Kick it off at our parks. There's Maple Town at Mountsberg and Sweet Water at Crawford Lake, running weekends and daily from March 16-20. 🍁 Or hit the trails at one of our other parks! 🌲 Plan your March Break adventures here: conservationhalton.ca

Conservation Halton extends Flood Watch. For more information, go to: conservationhalton.ca/flood-status/

Experience Maple Season at Mountsberg this weekend! 🍁 At Maple Town, explore the sugar bush, sampling maple syrup and sugar, and more. At Syrup & Starlight (March 7), enjoy live fiddle music, an Indigenous food tasting, a wagon ride and sugar bush tour. conservationhalton.ca/mapleseason/

Conservation Halton issues a Flood Watch, for more information go to: conservationhalton.ca/flood-status/

Spring means the annual migration of the endangered Jefferson Salamander as they search for a mate🦎 King Rd., North Service to Granite Ridge Trail, will be closed March 11–April 8 to help them safely cross. The road reopens on April 9. More details: bit.ly/4shc40q

Rock salt works best between 0°C and -10°C. When temperatures are too cold for salt use, there are alternatives available to create traction and avoid slipping on icy surfaces. bit.ly/3F5V4ED?utm_so… #SourceWaterON #SaltResponsibly #WaterWednesday @ONenvironment @smartaboutsalt

Conservation Halton issues a Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook. For more information, go to: conservationhalton.ca/flood-status/

As the seasons shift, we’re reminded that wildlife is all around us—sometimes we just have to slow down and look. 👀💚 What have you spotted lately in our parks? Tell us about your sightings below, or tell us what species you’re most excited to see this spring! #WorldWildlifeDay

Summer adventures start at Ways of the Woods! 🌿 Registration is now open for Ways of the Woods (WOW) Summer Camps! Our action-packed, outdoor-focused camps for ages 4–15 combine fun, skill-building and hands-on nature experiences. Learn more and register: conservationhalton.ca/wow

Join the Volunteer Core at Conservation Halton! 🌿 We’re looking for volunteers 18 years or older to join our ongoing volunteer program. Help support parks, restoration, education, outreach and more. Apply by March 9: conservationhalton.ca/about-us/emplo…

Our Forestry staff are conducting their annual monitoring for the invasive insect, Hemlock Woolly Adelgid🪲. So far, no HWA have been found in our watershed! 🎉 We continue to monitor each year for early detection and prevention. #InvasiveSpeciesAwarenessWeek

☀️No one appreciates a sunny morning more than Buzz the Turkey Vulture! This is because vultures are essentially solar powered! By stretching out their wings they increase the amount of surface area on their body exposed to the sun, which helps warm up their muscles after a chilly night and prepare their body for flight!

We hope you enjoyed your long weekend – the Mountsberg raptors certainly did! Hero the Lanner Falcon and Thomas the Broad-winged Hawk spent their days lounging in the sunshine, a special treat for temperature-sensitive birds that often need to be moved indoors on winter days. 🌞

Conservation Halton Issues a Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook, For more visit: conservationhalton.ca/flood-status/

Last call for Winterlit! ❄️✨ Just four nights left to experience winter magic. Highlights include our last Enchanted Evening (Feb 14), free admission for kids 14 & under (Feb 15 & 16), and an Indigenous Astronomy presentation on Family Day (Feb 16). conservationhalton.ca/winterlit/

Happy #IDWGIS! Science helps us understand, protect and connect with the natural world. Today, we celebrate the incredible women at Conservation Halton who bring that work to life every day. 🌱🔬 #WomenInSTEM

The sweetest time of year will soon return to our parks! 🍁 On select dates from February 28 to April 5, join us for Maple Season to celebrate spring at three great events happening at Mountsberg and Crawford Lake. Learn more and book: conservationhalton.ca/mapleseason/