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Phone: 905-525-2181
Email: nature@conservationhamilton.ca
HCA Blog
Whether you’re a hiking enthusiast, a wildlife watcher, or just someone who loves to explore the great outdoors, you’ve come to the right spot. Here, we share tips, stories, and updates to inspire your next adventure and deepen your connection to Hamilton’s incredible natural spaces. Dive into the posts below and let the beauty of our conservation areas spark your curiosity and love for the environment!
A Closer Look at Hemlock Woolly Adelgid: What to Know and What You Can Do If you enjoy hiking through shaded trails or walking beneath the towering eastern hemlocks in places like Dundas Valley, there’s an insect you should know...
In late July 2025, a batch of mosquitoes trapped in Hamilton tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV), leading the Medical Officer of Health to move the risk in Hamilton from low to moderate. This all sounds a bit scary,...
For over 30 years, HCA has supported landowners enhancing and restoring natural areas on their properties through free services provided by their Hamilton Watershed Stewardship Program (HWSP). As we continue to support landowners in their conservation efforts, we are pleased...
As of 2022, boaters are now required by law to remove any aquatic plants, animals, or debris from their boats before transporting them over land under the Invasive Species Act. Learn how to protect our lakes and rivers with simple...
Did you know? From the end of school to Labour Day, there are just 10 weekends to squeeze in all your summer fun! Discover nature close to home at HCA’s 15+ conservation areas, 180+ kilometres of trails, and four beaches....
Milton District High School teacher Sean Polap and his construction class were again busy over the winter building habitat boxes for HCA! This partnership has been ongoing since 2022, and to date, students have created 125 habitat boxes! The bat...