
HCA Contact Information
Phone: 905-525-2181
Email: nature@conservationhamilton.ca
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!
It’s official, summer is here! There are endless activities to get up to, things to see and places to go. If you’re wondering where your summer adventures should begin, check out the HCA Scavenger Hunt. Don’t stop here, add as...
Early spring is one of the best times to visit the boardwalk on the Dofasco 2000 Trail. Over two spans, the 1.9km boardwalk runs through the centre of the Vinemount Swamp. This is the largest intact forest remaining above the...
Do you have a rain barrel? They are a simple addition to a home, and provides many benefits for the environment and your wallet! What is a rain barrel? Simply put, they are big barrels that collect rain water, by...
What is a Jumping Worm? The term Jumping worm, refers to multiple species of Asian pheretimoid worm (Amynthas species) whose native range is in China, Japan and Korea. Jumping worms are a non-native and invasive type of earthworm. They are...
Recently, HCA was approached by student teacher Sean Polap and his grade 11 class at Aldershot High School to provide nest boxes for our conservation areas. The students built the boxes and donated them to HCA. The boxes will provide...
What is the Spongy Moth? Spongy Moth, also known as LDD Moth (Lymantria dispar dispar), and formally known as Gypsy Moth*, is a non-native European insect that was first detected in Ontario in the late 1960s and is now well...
Phone: 905-525-2181
Email: nature@conservationhamilton.ca