Kawartha Conservation

09/06/2026

Every trail explored, every tree planted, and every habitat restored starts with people who care.

A Kawartha Conservation Foundation membership is an opportunity to invest in the future of our watershed while supporting meaningful conservation work right here at home.

Together, we can make a lasting impact.

Become a member today!

https://www.kawarthaconservation.com/learn-and-get-involved/kawartha-conservation-foundation/

09/05/2026

Christmas at Ken Reid would not be possible without the support of our event sponsors.💖

🤶Christmas at Ken Reid is on Saturday, December 5, 2026.🎅

Tina Doyle, Real Estate Agent
https://www.tinadoyle.ca/

If your business or organization would like to explore sponsorship opportunities, please contact Community Engagement Technician, Carolyn Snider at [email protected] or by phone at 705.328.2271 ext. 212 or go to: https://onlineforms.kawarthaconservation.com/Conservation-Areas/Event-Sponsorships

Your sponsorship helps us create memorable, meaningful, and entirely free events for families in our community during a time of year that can be especially challenging for many. With your support, we’re able to provide magical experiences like Santa visits, horse-drawn wagon rides, crafts, music, ...

09/04/2026

The products we use every day, from cleaners and paint thinners to fuels and degreasers, help us tackle important jobs.

Used properly, they're safe and effective.

But spills, leaks and improper disposal can allow some chemicals to reach groundwater.

Simple actions like storing products safely, maintaining fuel tanks and never pouring chemicals onto the ground or into storm drains help protect the drinking water we all share.

If you have an above ground fuel tank in a vulnerable drinking water source protection area, you may need a Risk Management Plan.

For more information, contact:

Sarah Lavoie-Bernstein
Risk Management Official / Source Protection Technician
📞 705-328-2271 ext. 224

Learn more: https://www.kawarthaconservation.com/environmental-sciences/drinking-water-source-protection/



Conservation Ontario City of Kawartha Lakes

09/03/2026

The bottle gentian has very tightly closed petals, creating a “fortress” that most insects cannot get into.
Enter the ferocious bumblebee, strong enough to pry apart the fused petals (most of the time), they squeeze their way inside to collect nectar and pollen, and, in the process, pollinate the flower.

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09/02/2026

There’s something dramatic about watching the weather roll across the Kawartha landscape.

Rain and storm clouds move over McLaren Marsh and Sturgeon Lake, as seen from Ken Reid Conservation Area, transforming a familiar view in a matter of minutes.

Wetlands like McLaren Marsh are an important part of this landscape, changing with the weather and the seasons, and offering some pretty spectacular views along the way.

Sometimes, even a stormy day is worth stopping to appreciate.

Ontario Storm Watch Conservation Ontario

09/02/2026

What will you learn at the State of the Lakes Symposium?

Our program features presentations covering a range of topics connected to the health of our lakes and watersheds, including:

• Aquatic Vegetation in the Kawartha Lakes: The Good, the Bad, and the Complexity - Andrea Kirkwood, PhD
• Monitoring, Assessment, and Management of Fisheries in FMZ 17 - Ministry of Natural Resources
• The Importance of the Source Protection Program - Jim Hunt
• Public Health Surveillance - Lakelands Public Health
• Lake Management Implementation Action Plan: Programs Supporting Local Landowners - Kawartha Conservation staff
• The Lake Partner Program Initiative - Gavin Vance, Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Associations

Additional speakers and panel discussions will also be announced.

📅 September 18, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
📍 Fenelon Falls Community Centre
🎟️ $15 per person, including lunch

Register:
https://events.kawarthaconservation.com/default/Detail/2026-09-18-0900-State-of-the-Lakes-Symposium

09/01/2026

Christmas at Ken Reid would not be possible without the support of our event sponsors.💖

🤶Christmas at Ken Reid is on Saturday, December 5, 2026.🎅

Ari Zider Real Estate
https://arizider.com/

If your business or organization would like to explore sponsorship opportunities, please contact Community Engagement Technician, Carolyn Snider at [email protected] or by phone at 705.328.2271 ext. 212 or go to: https://onlineforms.kawarthaconservation.com/Conservation-Areas/Event-Sponsorships

08/31/2026

Last chance! Our Native Plant Sale closes today!

If you've been thinking about adding native plants to your garden, shoreline, or property, now's the time. Today is your final opportunity to order one of our curated native plant kits before the sale ends.

Choose from nine themed kits, including:
🐝 Pollinator Friendly
🌳 Shady Oasis
🌅 Waterfront Wonders
💧 Rain Garden
🌱 Shoreline Tiny Forest
🌲 Big Backyard Forest
🌿 Small Backyard Forest
👃 Sense-ational Forest
🌸 Spring Beauty

Native plants provide food and habitat for pollinators and wildlife, support healthier ecosystems, and are naturally adapted to our local environment.

Orders close tonight (August 31)!
Plant pickup: September 11

Don't miss your chance to bring more native beauty to your landscape, place your order before the sale closes!

https://onlineforms.kawarthaconservation.com/Landowner-Services/Tree-and-Plant-Sales/Fall-Native-Plant-Sale-2026

08/29/2026

Two days left!

There's still time to order from our Native Plant Sale, but not much!

Whether you're looking to create a pollinator garden, establish a rain garden, restore a shoreline, or add more native beauty to your property, our curated plant kits make it easy to get started.

🌿 Sale closes: August 31
📦 Plant pickup: September 11

Don't wait until the last minute, order your native plant kit today and take a step toward supporting healthier ecosystems, pollinators, and local wildlife.

https://onlineforms.kawarthaconservation.com/Landowner-Services/Tree-and-Plant-Sales/Fall-Native-Plant-Sale-2026

08/27/2026

Protecting the Burnt River, one brush bundle at a time.
Kawartha Conservation staff recently joined Ontario Streams to install brush bundles along a 45-metre erosion scar on the Burnt River.

Funded through Kawartha Conservation’s Water Fund, this innovative project is helping address erosion and sediment entering the waterway while exploring practical approaches to protecting local shorelines in the face of climate change and extreme weather.

Thank you to everyone who helped bring this collaborative project to life!

City of Kawartha Lakes Conservation Ontario