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2025 Christmas Tree Creek Restoration
Your Christmas tree may be shining brightly now, but have you ever wondered where your tree ends up after it goes curbside in the new year? Did you know it could contribute to a water quality and habitat improvement project…
Protecting Dundas Valley Together
Why Building Your Own Trails Hurts the Valley We All Love We know how tempting it can be to head off the main trail, carve a shortcut, or shape a jump. It feels like a small action, something that adds…
A Closer Look at Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
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…
Boat Rinse: Clean, Drain, Dry!
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 Clean,…
Nest Protector Rental Program
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…
Fifty Point Achieves Diamond Elite Rating
The marina at Fifty Point Conservation Area recently received a Diamond Elite rating from the Ontario Clean Marine Program. This is the highest honour that can be achieved under the program. What is the Clean Marine Program? Fifty Point is…
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