We had a beautiful day for a planting, this past week! Volunteers planted streamside vegetation to improve biodiversity along a section of Ancaster Creek, after invasive species were removed, prior to the planting.

May 27 & 28:The Sulphur Springs Trail Race will be taking place in the Dundas Valley on all trails south of the Hamilton to Brantford Rail Trail from 6 AM Saturday to 2 PM Sunday

How did the plants get to the other side of the stream? ...A sled of course!

HCA currently has a Full-Time Permanent opportunity for a Projects Designer, a position that has a variety of design, drafting, surveying, tendering and field inspection duties over a wide range of conservation area facilities & infrastructure. bit.ly/3OEtvrg

HCA currently has a 12-month Contract opportunity for a DZ Septic Truck Driver. The position’s main duty includes the operation of our septic waste haulage truck for our HCA-owned and operated facilities. Find out more & how to apply on our website:conservationhamilton.ca/dz-septic-truc…

#WorldBeeDay learn more about bees and how you can help! 🌻 plant a diverse set of native plants, which flower at different times of the year 🍯 buy local 🚫 avoid pesticides 🐝 protect wild bee colonies 🌳 help sustaining forest 🗣️ raise awareness un.org/en/observances…

We welcome your feedback to help us draft new ten-year plans for our conservation areas! For 2023, the areas to be studied are Eramosa Karst, Felker’s Falls, Mount Albion & the Chippawa Rail Trail. To complete a survey or for more information, visit bit.ly/458w7U9

Bike to work day, we prefer bike in the woods day!

It's time to fawn over fawns! White-tailed deer are having their fawns at this time of year. It's normal for deer to leave their fawns hidden for big chunks of time. Do not touch or distrub them if you lucky enough to find them, leave them be.

The EcoPark System is launching a newsletter! Sign up to keep up to date on EcoPark System news, events, and projects bit.ly/3MxxIvd

Tadpoles are out to play

@Keiff0rz Unfortunately, we can only give the day passes to areas with staffed gatehouses for most of the year to ensure that people can use them. Westfield's entrance is an automatic gate, but your membership pass gives you access.

A section of the trail in Confederation Beach Park will be intermittently closed throughout the day on Wednesday May 17th, 2023 to facilitate tree removal by a contractor (Davey Tree). Work is expected to be finished by the end of the day.

Skip the line next time you visit your favourite HCA conservation area! Day passes are now available to be purchased in advance for 🌳 Christie Lake 🌳 Fifty Point 🌳Valens Lake 🌳Westfield Heritage Village Conservation Area (not valid for special events) conservationhamilton.ca/day-pass/

Birds on migration! This litte Pine Warbler was spotted at Felkers Falls!

How do you identify you have a milk snake?

Happy Mother's Day! Get out and explore the outdoors!

Reservations are required for the upcoming long weekend! Reservations open today, May 13, for the Victoria Day long weekend! Victoria Day: May 20, 21, 22. conservationhamilton.ca/spencer-reserv…

Our city is one of the most biodiverse areas in Canada, surrounded by nature that provides habitat for 1000s of species. Participate in the public consultation of the draft Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) to help protect and enhance biodiversity in #HamOnt. Stay tuned for details!

Migratory birds rely on wetlands as a place to rest and refuel on their journey. HCA newest Conservation Area, Saltfleet, features newly created wetlands, which are showing great signs of biodiversity conservationhamilton.ca/conservation-a… World Migratory Bird Day #WMBD2023

Planning to visit Dundas Peak, Tew Falls or Webster Falls? Reservations are required for the following long weekends: Victoria Day: May 20, 21, 22 Canada Day: June 30, July 1, 2, 3 Civic Holiday: August 5, 6, 7 Labour Day: September 2, 3, 4 conservationhamilton.ca/spencer-reserv…

Thanks to the volunteers that helped remove some invasive species this week, during an Ecocise event! All your hard work is greatly appreciated!

HCA and @OntarioNature are pleased to announce that three of the conservation authority’s properties totaling 2,239 hectares now officially contribute towards Canada’s goal of protecting 30 percent of our lands and waters by 2030. conservationhamilton.ca/hca-contribute…

Help us plant a wetland and get some outdoor exercise, in our upcoming event! There is still time to register for the planting that is happening this Friday May 12! eventbrite.ca/e/ecocise-spen…

Beginning May 20, Spencer Gorge Conservation Area, including Dundas Peak, Tew Falls and Webster Falls, will have an advanced long weekend and fall colour reservation system for a 2-hour hike experience. conservationhamilton.ca/long-weekend-r…

Access to the disc golf course at Christie Lake Conservation will be limited, due to a disc golf event on May 6 & 7.

With all the spring rain and snowmelt, it is important to highlight the importance of groundwater and protecting it. Decommissioning water wells is an important step in this process, and grants are available protect groundwater! conservationhamilton.ca/blog/decommiss…

Due to maintenance work being carried out in the area, Christie Lake Conservation Area will not have power today, Friday May 5.

Crooks Hollow Parking Area is closed for the day on May 5.

Help HCA increase biodiversity at the Spencer Creek Trail Wetland Planting on Friday May 12! Volunteers are needed to help plant native shrubs and wildflower plug in areas where invasive Phragmites have been removed. Interested? Secure your spot today! eventbrite.ca/e/ecocise-spen…