Our Voice

A group of four girls showing diverse reactions, including surprise and intrigue, to something happening out of view.

12.04.2024

Great Lakes Student Conference Inspires Environmental Stewardship

On September 25, over 100 high school students gathered at Old Fort Erie, where Lake Erie meets the Niagara River, to participate in the 2024 Great Lakes Student Conference.

Photo of 5 of the volunteers who contributed more than 100 hours

11.06.2024

NPCA HONOURS DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS AT ANNUAL APPRECIATION NIGHT

An annual celebration of NPCA volunteers and their unwavering commitment to conservation in the Niagara Peninsula watershed

A pathway leads into an orange circle, with a narwhal, eagle, and flower (in orange) over top.

09.30.2024

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2024

07.28.2024

The Unsung Environmental Heroes: Bogs, their ecological significance and vital role in conservation

Beneath our feet lies a hidden world, often overlooked but crucial to the health and sustainability of our ecosystems: bogs.

Aerial photo of Balls Falls Conservation Area

07.23.2024

A Journey with UNESCO Evaluators

Embracing the Wonders of the Niagara Geopark

Beamer Falls

07.19.2024

Nature: The Ultimate Answer to Climate Change

Natural Asset Analysis and Valuation Project redefines nature-based solutions

Three bottles sit beside a stream.

06.10.2024

NPCA Celebrates 60 Years of the Provincial Water Quality Monitoring Network

Photo of Balls Falls Conservation Area, Thanksgiving Festival

09.26.2023

PICK A PERFECT AUTUMN DAY EQUATION

The many events, festivals and unique seasonal offerings in the Niagara Benchlands this fall

Chippawa Creek Conservation Area

07.25.2023

WISHING ROB KURET A JOYFUL RETIREMENT

Celebrating Rob Kuret's Remarkable Career and Wishing Him a Joyful Retirement!

Group of volunteers and partners gather at 40 Mile Creek in Grimsby

06.08.2023

COMING FULL CIRCLE: SHREDDING PAPER HELPS TO PLANT TREES

Local data and records management company raises funds to support tree planting.

Students learning in the outdoors

01.30.2023

Intercultural Competence for Career Readiness and Development

Charlotte Berube reflects on her placement with the NPCA

Louth Conservation Area

11.09.2022

What will be the story of ecological restoration in the Niagara Peninsula Watershed?

Healthy Hikes 2022 Graphic

05.09.2022

STEP INTO NATURE HEALTHY HIKES CAMPAIGN 2022

A poster presentation at Ball’s Falls Conservation Area on April 8 was a refreshing end to the Winter Term for students researching accessibility to outdoor learning and the nurturing of environmental stewardship

04.25.2022

Future educators share ideas for nature learning with community

A class of Brock students recently took in the fresh air at Ball’s Falls Conservation Area — all while sharing ideas that will help local children to do the same.

Louth Conservation Area waterfall and greenery

04.22.2022

A SELF-PROFESSED CITY GIRL DISCOVERS THE MEANING OF EARTH DAY IN NIAGARA

No one ever called me outdoorsy. I am now.

Steam flowing surrounded by greenery

04.05.2022

Registration now open for 2022 Niagara Children’s Water Festival in May

Have you seen the sign? Photo of Drinking Water Protection Zone sign

10.07.2021

PROVINCE-WIDE EDUCATION BLITZ ON DRINKING WATER PROTECTION SIGNS

Three-week public information campaign about drinking water protection zone signs

Photo of two people on Treetop Trekking adventure surrounded by green trees, brown branches

09.29.2021

Treetop Trekking Named Ontario’s Top Outdoor Attraction for 2021

For the second year in a row Treetop Trekking has been voted Ontario’s Top Outdoor Attraction for 2021

Healthy Hikes 2021 Graphic, green trees, pink and purple border, social media icons

05.05.2021

Step Into Nature Healthy Hikes - Protect Your Mental Health

Birds surrounded by blue skies during their spring migration

05.04.2021

World Migratory Bird Day 2021 - Sing, Fly, Soar – Like a Bird!

Restoration tree planting in niagara on the lake with friends of one mile creek

04.22.2021

CELEBRATING NPCA VOLUNTEERS

Bonapartes gull white siting on sand by the water

03.28.2021

TO ALL BUOYS AND GULLS: THANKS FOR FLOCKING TO BIRDS ON THE NIAGARA

02.17.2021

Reflections on 2020 – A year of change, resilience, and progress at the NPCA

orange shirt day poster

09.30.2020

NPCA Recognizes Orange Shirt Day: Every Child Matters

Two NC students and an alumna participate in the 2018 Fall Bioblitz

09.25.2020

Community invited to participate in Niagara’s Virtual Fall Cleanup/ Bioblitz

Treewalk village at Binbrook- small colourful houses, kids crossing on ropes

09.23.2020

Treetop Trekking Named Ontario’s Top Outdoor Attraction for 2020

Sunrise seen in between trees and forest

06.15.2020

TOGETHER, FOR NATURE

Safe and inclusive greenspaces, programs, and services for all people to enjoy, equally.

Photo of brown fungi around green grass and fall coloured leafs

06.08.2020

AT-HOME LEARNING RESOURCES FOR PARENTS & EDUCATORS

Make learning fun with experiential activities

A circle of hands with dirt and plants

05.26.2020

IMPORTANCE OF OUTDOOR EDUCATION AT HOME

Photo of water and rocks, brown

05.15.2020

Remembering Walkerton: 20 Years Since the Drinking Water Tragedy

Photo of yellow and white vireo bird

05.07.2020

WORLD MIGRATORY BIRD DAY 2020

Virtual Event Celebrating How Birds Connect Our World

Brown poster for Beamer Hawkwatch open house, brown hawk on the background

02.18.2020

HAWKWATCH SEASON BEGINS AT BEAMER MEMORIAL CONSERVATION AREA

Kiddies going through the treetop trekking children's area

11.25.2019

Treetop Trekking Wins Award from International Attractions Industry

Old-school vehicle at Bolerama event

07.03.2019

LONG BEACH CONSERVATION AREA HOSTS 19TH ANNUAL ONTARIO BOLERAMA

“Wheel Appeal” is the theme for 2019

Photo of Ontario's Conservation Areas Visitor Guide front page

06.20.2019

ONTARIO’S CONSERVATION AREAS VISITORS GUIDE

Nearly 300 Conservation Areas Just Waiting to be Explored

02.26.2019

NPCA 28TH ANNUAL CONSERVATION AWARDS

Recognizing the efforts and commitment of 942 volunteers in 2018

Binbrook Superintendent poses with little girl, winner of ice derby prize

02.06.2019

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR FOR BINBROOK HARD WATER DERBY

Adults and kids enjoy ice fishing at Binbrook

01.31.2019

A GREAT DAY OF ICE FISHING WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS

Residents are invited to join the family fun at Binbrook Conservation Area on Saturday, February 2, 2019

Woman Holding Dslr Camera in front of tree

12.10.2018

WINTER PHOTO SCAVENGER HUNT

Explore the outdoors, visit conservation areas across Niagara, Haldimand, and Hamilton, and have fun with family and friends!