Category: Media Releases

New Wind Phone Offers a Place for Connection in Dundas Valley Conservation Area

Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) is pleased to announce the installation of a Wind Phone at Dundas Valley Conservation Area, creating a quiet space for reflection, remembrance, and connection. Wind Phones have been established around the world as places where people...

Historic $6 Million Gift Supports Saltfleet Conservation Area Wetland Restoration Project

Hamilton Conservation Foundation (HCF), the fundraising partner to the Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA), is proud to announce a transformational gift of $6,075,000 from Heritage Green Community Trust (HGCT) in support of the Saltfleet Conservation Area Wetland Restoration Project. The gift,...

Westfield Welcomes Visitors Back with Hands-On History and New Digital Experiences

Westfield Heritage Village is opening its gates for another exciting season of history, hands-on experiences, and outdoor exploration beginning this Victoria Day weekend. Visitors are invited to explore the historic village every Sunday and holiday from 12 PM to 4...

HCA offers free 30-day passes through PaRx nature prescription program

Patients across Hamilton will soon have a new kind of prescription to fill: one that leads outdoors. Through a new partnership between the Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) and PaRx, patients receiving a PaRx nature prescription can now access a 30-day...

Picture of Woodend building, built of limestone, with snow on the roof and surrounding forest.

HCA Board Reacclaims Councillor Brad Clark as Chair

At its Annual General Meeting on February 5, the Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) Board of Directors reacclaimed Councillor Brad Clark as Chair. Susan Fielding was also reacclaimed as Vice Chair. The HCA Board is composed of 11 members appointed by...

children in a creek with nets and boots on in the middle of a green summery forest.

Summer Adventure Awaits!

School’s out, and adventure is in! Registration is now open for Adventures in the Valley Summer Camp, located in the Dundas Valley Conservation Area. Children aged 7 to 12 will get outdoors to explore, learn, and have fun in nature....