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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...

New Campground Loop at Valens Lake Conservation Area

Project summary A new campground loop is being added at Valens Lake Conservation Area, as identified in the 2019 Valens Lake Master Plan. The new campground is located west of the existing Cedars camp area. The new campground loop will...

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....

Experience the Sweet Magic of Maple Syrup Season at Westfield Heritage Village!

Reservations are now open Maple Syrup Season at Westfield Heritage Village! This family favourite event takes place on Sundays, March 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, and March Break days, Wednesday, March 18, and Thursday, March 19. Witness firsthand how...

Young children sitting on a log with a camp leader in the middle of the March forest.

March Break Adventure Awaits! 

This March Break, adventure is calling! Registration is now open for Adventures in the Valley March Break Camp, located in the Dundas Valley Conservation Area. Children aged 7 to 12 will get outdoors to explore, learn, and have fun in...

HCA Statement on the Proposed Conservation Authority Merger

Have Your Say on Proposed Changes to Conservation Authorities Have you heard about the proposed changes to conservation authorities in Ontario? The Province of Ontario has created a new Ontario Provincial Conservation Agency to oversee conservation work across the province....