Rice Lake Plains Partnership

Invasive Plants Walk
2019-06-08 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, 2216 County Road 28, Port Hope, L1A 3V8, Canada
Do you think you could tell the difference between Queen Anne’s Lace and Wild Parsnip? If you found a patch of Giant Hogweed, would you know where to report it?

Learn this and much more during an informative and educational walk through the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority's (GRCA) Millennium Conservation Area with GRCA’s Watershed Biologist.

There is no cost to attend this event, but pre-registration is required by calling the GRCA at 905.885.8173.

Illuminating the World of Moths
2019-06-01 20:30 - 22:30 | Hazel Bird Nature Reserve, 4639 Robson Rd, Baltimore, Ontario, K0K 1C0, Canada
Ontario is home to over 3000 species of moths, many rivalling the beauty of butterflies.

Despite this diversity, few people have been able to experience moths in the wild. Join Basil and NCC as we shed light on this unique group of insects and share tips on how to make your garden moth-friendly. An observation session will follow using sugar bait, black lights, and white sheets to attract moths.

Guided Forest Therapy Walk
2019-06-01 09:30 - 12:00 | Ganaraska Forest Centre, 10585 Cold Springs Camp Road, Port Hope, Ontario, L0A 1B0, Canada
We are pleased to be guiding another walk with the Ganaraska Region
Conservation Authority (GRCA) in the beautiful Ganaraska Forest!

Join Guide Jessica on a morning of cleansing the soul with nature. This 1.5km gentle, quiet walk in the woods, with mindful activities along the way, is appropriate for those who are looking for a deeper connection to nature.

Personal Investment of $45.00/person incl. tax and entrance to the forest for the day. ($80 for 2 people)

Spaces are limited. Registration in advance is required.

Under The Stars
2019-05-31 20:30 - 22:30 | Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, 2216 County Road 28, Port Hope, L1A 3V8, Canada
Postponed from April 26th due to inclement weather.

Join the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) and the Peterborough Astronomical Association (PAA) in an exploration of the night sky.

Start the evening off with equipment demonstrations and displays, then enjoy an ‘Astronomy 101’ presentation in the Great Hall of the Ganaraska Forest Centre before venturing back outside to try your hand at searching the dark sky with members of the PAA.

The fee to participate in this informative and educational evening is $15.00 + HST per adult and $10.00 + HST per child (16 & under).

Pre-registration is required by calling the GRCA at 905.885.8173.

An Inaugural Evening of Illustrated Presentations
2019-05-31 19:00 - 21:30 | Cobourg Public Library, 200 Ontario St, Cobourg, ON, K9A 5P4, Canada
Varied 10 minute presentations by Tom Jackman, Elizabeth Kellogg, Don McLeod, Frank Godfrey, and Chris Ketola.

Inaugural Membership Night

Plugs for the Prairies: Van Hove Part 2
2019-05-31 10:00 - 14:00 | Van Hove Evens Property, 560-108 Red Cloud School Rd., Warkworth, Ontario, K0K 3K0, Canada
Photo by Mark Bernards

Help restore rare prairie habitat to the Rice Lake Plains! Historically, the Rice Lake Plains were covered with tall grass prairies and oak savannah, which were dominated by massive black and white oak, grasses like big bluestem and switchgrass thrived and a diverse range of wildflowers blossomed. Today, the oak savannah and tall grass prairie of the Rice Lake Plains are badly fragmented and overgrown with non-native species. Help give this globally rare habitat a comeback by planting native prairie species plugs on our Van Hove property.

If you’re interested in carpooling with other volunteers (driving, or catching a ride) please click here. Happy travels!

Questions?Contact Val Deziel, Coordinator, Conservation Biology: Val.deziel@natureconservancy.ca

Plugs for the Prairies: Van Hove Part 1
2019-05-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Van Hove Evens Property, 560-108 Red Cloud School Rd., Warkworth, Ontario, K0K 3K0, Canada

Roseneath Emergency Services Base Grand Opening
2019-05-25 11:00 - 14:00 | Roseneath Emergency Services Base, 9160 County Road 45, Roseneath, Ontario, K0K 2X0, Canada
Join us for a day of free family fun at the grand opening of the new joint emergency services base in Roseneath on Saturday, May 25th!

Enjoy a free BBQ, tour the new base, learn about local services like EarlyON Child and Family Centres, explore emergency vehicles and meet first responders, Sparky the Fire Dog and Terry the Traumasaurus!

*Please note: Accessible parking only, at the Roseneath Base. All other parking for this event is located at the Roseneath Centennial Public School parking lot at 9047 County Road 45, Roseneath. Shuttle buses will provide transportation between the parking lot and the event.

Rain Barrel & Native Plant Sale
2019-05-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, 2216 County Road 28, Port Hope, L1A 3V8, Canada
It’s time to prep your summer garden!

Pre-order a rain barrel through the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) and when you pick it up on May 25th, shop for native species to plant in your garden. Choose from numerous varieties of native plants, shrubs, trees, and groundcovers to create your perfect garden oasis.

All proceeds go towards the GRCA’s programs and services.

Order your GRCA rain barrel through RainBarrel.ca by May 17th 2019 – https://rainbarrel.ca/ganaraska/

Questions? Please email info@grca.on.ca.

Plugs for the Prairies: Hazel Bird Part 2
2019-05-24 10:00 - 14:00 | Hazel Bird Nature Reserve, 4639 Robson Rd, Baltimore, Ontario, K0K 1C0, Canada
Photo by Robert Britton

Help restore rare prairie habitat in the Rice Lake Plains!
Historically, the Rice Lake Plains were covered with tall grass prairies
and oak savannah, which were dominated by massive black and white oak,
grasses like big bluestem and switchgrass thrived and a diverse range of
wildflowers blossomed. Today, the oak savannah and tall grass prairie
of the Rice Lake Plains are badly fragmented and overgrown with
non-native species. Help give this globally rare habitat a comeback by
planting native prairie species plugs on our Hazel Bird Nature Reserve.

If you’re interested in carpooling with other volunteers (driving, or catching a ride) please click here. Happy travels!

Questions?Contact Val Deziel, Coordinator, Conservation Biology: Val.deziel@natureconservancy.ca

Plugs for the Prairies: Hazel Bird Part 1
2019-05-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Hazel Bird Nature Reserve, 4639 Robson Rd, Baltimore, Ontario, K0K 1C0, Canada
