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HCA Blog
Whether you’re a hiking enthusiast, a wildlife watcher, or just someone who loves to explore the great outdoors, you’ve come to the right spot. Here, we share tips, stories, and updates to inspire your next adventure and deepen your connection to Hamilton’s incredible natural spaces. Dive into the posts below and let the beauty of our conservation areas spark your curiosity and love for the environment!
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...
We all have a moment, a memory, or a story that connects us to Hamilton’s extraordinary trails. Trails are the backdrop to daily refuge, weekend traditions, and once-in-a-lifetime moments like our children’s first bike rides, fishing successes, and camping trips....
Why Building Your Own Trails Hurts the Valley We All Love We know how tempting it can be to head off the main trail, carve a shortcut, or shape a jump. It feels like a small action, something that adds...
Have you noticed new signs popping up on HCA trails? You’re not imagining things! In 2024, HCA began upgrading welcome and wayfinding signage across our areas. These new signs make it easier than ever for visitors to know where they...
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,...
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...