Join us on Saturday, April 27 at St. Johns Conservation Area in Fonthill, for its annual opening of trout season. Guest are welcome to come and enjoy a beautiful spring day with family and friends at this popular community event.
St. Johns is a beautiful area to hike, fish, and explore the natural environment. In addition to fishing, the site features wheelchair accessible facilities and an abundance of natural beauty and scenic trails for all to enjoy.
Gates open at 10:30 a.m. and event goes until 2 p.m. There is a voluntary admission fee of $2 per person or $5 per family, with proceeds going towards continued conservation efforts.
The day will feature free face painting, recreational fishing, informational booths, and BBQ food for sale.
St. Johns Conservation Area is located at 3101 Barron Road in Fonthill. A valid Fishing License is required, and conservation limits will apply. Please check the Ontario Fishing Regulations at www.ontario.ca for information.
Anglers are asked to kindly refrain from using live bait, and artificial lures are recommended to reduce the introduction of pollutants into the pond’s ecosystem.
The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority hosts the Conservation Awards to celebrate citizens whose time, energy, and resources help make our watershed a great place to live.
The NPCA Conservation Awards recognizes our wonderful volunteers, committee members, and community partners.
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 2019!
Get your ticket: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2019-conservation-awards-tickets-52026682207
The Annual Open House for the is being held at Beamer Memorial Conservation Area on Good Friday, April 19, 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 28th 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.
