The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
Get to Know Your Neighbours Climate change is wreaking havoc on the planet in numerous ways, through floods, fires and droughts. But those aren’t the only ways we’re seeing its impact. A changing climate opens up opportunities for more invasive species. Look around your yard or nearest natural area. It’s likely there are numerous invasive […]
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Top 5 Places to See Breathtaking Fall Colours Embrace the beautiful scenery of red, yellow, gold and orange as leaves begin to change colour during these next few weeks, signaling the transition from summer to winter. Our conservation areas astound as they showcase the brilliant and incredible hues of trees everywhere. Appreciate the beauty nature
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If we do little to change our greenhouse gas emissions, following is a quick and simplified overview of how climate change may affect the Lake Simcoe Watershed and what it means for you. It’s going to be hotter Based on a high-emissions scenario (*RCP8.5), we predict more hot days and fewer cold days. Our average
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Stormwater Ponds Aren’t for Recreation Idyllic winter days are made for outdoor skating. Whether it be in your backyard or a municipally maintained outdoor rink, skating is a great way to infuse some fun, fitness, and fresh air into these sub-zero days all while staying safe and physically distanced. However, not every place with potential
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Take Action on Climate Change What you can do today? Every little bit helps. It’s true. But some actions have huge impacts. Choose what works for you! Travel on Trails One of your biggest contributors to climate change is your car rides. When you can, try going on foot or on bike. Rogers Reservoir and Mabel Davis –
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Several weeks ago, I got to put on my boots and get muddy with my fellow classmates. Our teacher said he wanted us to learn about wetlands and so he wanted to take us to one so we could see first-hand what a wetland is. I was familiar with wetland functions from some of my
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Aquatic plants and algae You may be wondering what you are seeing floating in Lake Simcoe, on its surface, or even along your shoreline. During the spring, summer and fall months it could be a variety of things, but most of what you are seeing is probably either aquatic plants or algae. What’s the difference? Aquatic plants
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Picture a meadow. What do you see? Acres of fields with knee-high grasses and colourful wildflowers swaying with the breeze? The sweet sound of birds singing and the buzz of insects flitting about? Perhaps you picture Julie Andrews frolicking on a mountain top? But while a meadow may serve as backdrop to scenes in the
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You love animals! We get it. But despite the best of intentions, you’re actually doing more harm than good when you feed wildlife. Here’s why: People food isn’t good for them Animals have evolved to get the right mix of vitamins, minerals and proteins from their natural diet. Human food doesn’t offer the right nutrition. And just
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Once upon a time, we thought we could conquer nature. It was a brutal force the new arrivals to Canada had to endure. They had significant help from Indigenous peoples, who were here long before, and had a wealth of knowledge and experience not only adapting, but thriving in harmony with the environment. When the
Dams: A Learning Opportunity Read More »