Tag: wildlife
Local Tick Activity Very High
Anecdotal reports of intense local tick infestations are not exaggerated. Local veterinary clinics confirm they are seeing evidence of prolific tick activity as they find many clients have become unwitting hosts to this pest.…
Major Environmental Restoration Project Underway at Squirrel Creek
Last week, Trent and Fleming students in environmental studies were working on a case study in Cavan Monaghan. Under the supervision of Freshwater Conservation Canada (formerly Trout Unlimited) staff, they were planting tree and…
Peterborough County Receives Funding to Support Invasive Phragmites Management
Peterborough County has received a grant through the Invasive Phragmites Control Fund, supported by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry and the Invasive Species Centre. This funding will support the mapping of invasive…
Brook Trout are back in Millbrook’s Jail Creek!!
For over five years, the Millbrook Chapter of Freshwater Conservation Canada(FCC) has been conducting scientific data collection and carrying out maintenance and restoration projects along streams in the Baxter Creek watershed. Each year in…
Youngsters Explore Nature with the Benefit of some Expert Guidance
Twenty-five parents and children joined Nature Nancy, aka Nancy Thomson, on August 8th as she led EarlyON families in an exploration of the natural environment at their doorstep. Together they observed creatures in the…
Baxter Creek Watershed Alliance Seeks Conservation through Collaboration
By BCWA Board The Baxter Creek Watershed Alliance (BCWA), founded by a group of community members in December 2020, is entering its fourth year. The organization is focused on collecting fundamental watershed data, conducting…
Don’t let Ticks Discourage Spending Time Outdoors
Anecdotal evidence of extensive tick activity in the area is backed up by public health information. Ticks are moving north as the changing climate allows them to survive in the winter in our region.…
Kawartha Land Trust Launches 2025 Passport to Nature Program
Kawartha Land Trust (KLT) has launched its 2025-26 Passport to Nature program—a series of free events in nature in the Kawarthas for the community to enjoy. The third year of KLT’s popular Passport to…
Second Annual Baxter Creek Watershed Alliance Forum Draws a Crowd
Last week the Baxter Creek Watershed Alliance (BCWA) held their third annual community watershed forum at the Millbrook Legion. The Forum opened with guest speakers representing some of their partners. First was Jess Marlow…