News & Alerts

Five interpretive panel signs in a luscious green forest .

HCA celebrates the opening of The Basadinaa Experience

The Basadinaa Experience, a new Indigenous-led trail signage journey, is now open in the Dundas Valley Conservation Area. Sharing stories of deep cultural and historic significance, the Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) worked in partnership with the Mississaugas of the Credit...

Summery green forest with a wooden building in at the end of a dirt path.

Westfield Mindfulness Walks

Join Us for a Mindful Hike at Westfield! Looking to unwind and reconnect with nature? Come to Westfield for a guided mindful hike through our scenic conservation area. Susan Reid, a certified Guide with the Association of Nature and Forest...

Hummingbird hovering over a purple flower with a green forest background.

Guided Bird Hikes

Join our resident bird expert, James Lees, and immerse yourself in the wonderful world of birds and the natural history of the Dundas Valley Conservation Area. James has worked with birds for 26 years and has guided over 45 professional...

Overlooking the Saltfleet wetland pond in the summer with a tree line behind it.

Hamilton Conservation Foundation Awarded $150,000 TD Grant to Support Greener Communities

The Hamilton Conservation Foundation (HCF) is excited to announce a generous $150,000 grant from TD Bank Group (TD) to support the Saltfleet Conservation Area Wetland Restoration Project. This funding will help advance several aspects of the project, including the design...

A pond surrounded by green trees and shrubs with a blue sky.

2024 Annual Report Released

We are pleased to present our annual report for 2024. As we reflect on the past year, we share with great pride and enthusiasm the remarkable achievements and progress we have made in our ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and...

Reserve now for Dundas Valley Summer Camps

Get your kids outside this summer with an Adventure in the Valley! Register now and join the Hamilton Conservation Authority’s (HCA) Environmental Education team for a week of outdoor fun in the Dundas Valley Conservation Area. If your kids love...