Tag: wildlife
Baxter Creek Watershed Alliance Winner of Peterborough’s inaugural Rotary Environmental Innovators Award
The Rotary Club of Peterborough and Cleantech Commons awarded $10,000 to five environmental innovators in Peterborough area. Baxter Creek Watershed Alliance (BCWA) proudly accepted the top $3,000 Rotary Environmental Innovator award at an event…
Lepper Memorial Birdhouse
This miniature replica of the long-time residence of Bruce and Lyn Lepper is a birdhouse (for two) that has been constructed in honour and in memory of Bruce, who was both a world champion…
Ticks Are Back – and so is the Risk of Lyme Disease
Taking a hike is good for both physical and mental health, but along with that feeling of well-being might come a microscopic predator that could turn that effort into something that threatens rather…
Otonabee Conservation releases its 2023 Watershed Report Card
The latest set of Conservation Authority Watershed Report Cards were released across the province on March 22nd to coincide with World Water Day. Every five years, Conservation Authorities report on four resource categories: surface…
Baxter Creek Watershed Delegation to Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
On Friday, March 24th, 2023, a Board of Directors member delegation from Baxter Creek Watershed Alliance (BCWA) met with the Honorable David Piccini, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks along with his staff…
Phase I Parks and Recreation Study Presented to Council
In March 2022, the Township of Cavan Monaghan launched an update to the 2011 Parks and Recreation Master Plan which included an examination of existing facilities such as the old Millbrook Arena as well…
Millbrook Fishing Derby Returns April 29th
This popular event is one of the highlights of the season when the community gathers around the Mill pond to celebrate the arrival of spring. Hosted by the Millbrook Lions Club in partnership with…
We Welcome Spring – Extend Your Living Space to the Outdoors
Are you eagerly anticipating getting out of the house to enjoy the warmer weather, the song of the birds, the beauty of the colourful gardens, and the fragrance of fresh cut grass? Our patios…
Baxter Creek Watershed’s Natural Green Infrastructure
Natural green infrastructure is becoming a key mechanism in urban planning. It reduces pollutants and excess stormwater from being released directly into the environment especially into our Baxter Creek. While it is called “natural”,…