The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority hosts the Conservation Awards annually for the volunteers, community partners and environmental stewards who have made a difference in 2019 by educating the next generation, restoring the natural environment and helping to improve our Conservation Areas.
Please note, this event is by invitation only. If you would like to attend next year, be sure to check out our volunteer opportunities for 2020!
Get your ticket: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2020-conservation-awards-tickets-90957860409
The Envirothon is North America’s largest high school environmental education competition. This unique program reaches more than 500,000 students across North America annually; and it’s now being offered to high-school students throughout Niagara!
Since 2008, the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority has been coordinating a great outdoor education program called the Niagara Envirothon in partnership with Niagara Restoration Council, Land Care Niagara, Heartland Forest and local naturalist clubs. In 2016 a portion of funding was generously provided by Ontario Power Generation and Forests Ontario.
The Envirothon is a hands-on environmental problem-solving competition for high school-aged students in the United States and Canada. Participating teams complete training and testing in five natural resource categories: soils and land use, aquatic ecology, forestry, wildlife, and current environmental issues. This program is run over two days. The first day consists of a workshop where a minimum of 10 professional volunteers offer to teach students about the five natural resource categories listed above. Eco stations are set-up outdoors and relevant tools and equipment are provided so students have an opportunity to look, learn and actually use the equipment. The second day is a testing day where the students compete for an opportunity to move on to the provincial Envirothon level. The Ontario Envirothon is held in May each year and is run by the Ontario Forestry Association (www.ontarioenvirothon.on.ca).
The Niagara Outdoor Show is an exhibition for the outdoor sport enthusiast. Find out more at https://www.niagaraoutdoorshow.com/.
The Annual Open House for the is being held at Beamer Memorial Conservation Area on Good Friday, April 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Since March of 1975, birders have been monitoring the annual spring migration of hawks, eagles, falcons, and vultures over the Niagara Peninsula. This year, they celebrate their 29th Annual Good Friday Open House—an invitation for residents and tourists to observe and learn about the migration of various birds of prey.
Throughout the day there will be displays from various nature clubs, organizations, and agencies such as the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA), alongside plenty of opportunity for all to observe and learn about migrating hawks, eagles, vultures, and ospreys that pass over Grimsby every spring.
A voluntary admission fee of $2.00 per adult and $5.00 per family is welcome to support the this annual event and other conservation efforts. All admission tickets will be entered into a draw for a number of door prizes provided by various partners.
Come with your family and friends to Firemen’s Park this May 9th from 9am – 4pm to participate in the FIRST Mother Earth Day Event, hosted by the City of Niagara Falls.
At this event you will have the opportunity to participate in hands on environmental initiatives, enjoy local vendors and demonstrations and refuel with a local food fair! Head over to www.motherearthday.ca for a full list of event details!
Come out and enjoy prizes for the largest bass fish by weight with categories for adults and kids as well as catch and release draw prizes.
Canoes, paddle boats and kayaks are available for rent (limited numbers, first come, first served). You can book a camping site to ensure an early start!
Worms are available for purchase on site as well as concession refreshments. Stay all day and enjoy trails, camping, swimming, canoeing and the beauty of the park.
Note:
LIVE WELLS required, no stringers permitted.
- Participants must register before fishing and have a stamp
- Gas motors prohibited
- No fishing before 7 a.m.. Final weigh-in is 12:45pm.
- Catch and release only
- All Ontario fishing regulations apply
- Limit of one prize per category/per participant
- Prizes by weight (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Regular Admission Applies $8/adults, $6 students/seniors
Step back in time to experience early settler life in the village of Glen Elgin with historical demonstrations, building tours, and children’s activities!
