Blog Category Nature & Wildlife
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…
Building Better Buffers: Part II
Earlier this year, our Building Better Buffers blog shared the importance of streamside vegetation. Hamilton Watershed Stewardship Program (HWSP) staff have also been bringing this important message to landowners in the Spencer Creek watershed, to make new connections and enact…
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…
West Nile Virus in Hamilton
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,…
Building Better Buffers
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…
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…
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