Many people unknowingly decorate for the holidays with invasive plants, thinking they are making an eco-friendly choice by using natural materials. Understanding which invasive plants are commonly used, why they pose a problem, and how to dispose of them responsibly…
A Natural Areas Inventory (NAI) involves surveying natural areas, whether they be as large as conservation areas or as small as urban woodlots, for the plants and wildlife that live there. By getting a picture of the habitat types and…
Hammerhead worms are an invasive species, that are also toxic, and have been found in Hamilton since 2020. This worm has now been found throughout the area including Dundas Valley and Cootes Paradise. It was first spotted in Ontario in…
In 2024, the Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) and Conservation Halton (CH) are celebrating a partnership that has produced 30 years of stewardship success. What is stewardship? Stewardship means caring for the land to maintain it in a healthy state for…
The spring of 2024 marks the third year of an amazing collaboration between HCA, and teacher Sean Polap and his construction class at Milton District High School! In the past, HCA has been the grateful recipient of 5 bat boxes,…
Each year, International Day of Forests is celebrated on March 21. It began in 2012, when the United Nations General Assembly declared the day as such to raise awareness about the importance of all types of forests. What type of…
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