Tag: wildlife
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”,…
Otonabee Conservation’s Tree Seedling Sales Program Open Now
Otonabee Conservation is once again encouraging landowners in the Otonabee Region Watershed to enhance their property and mitigate climate change by planting trees. Each year, Otonabee Conservation offers a wide selection of native tree…
Many Organizations Help to Understand Our Watersheds
It was really nice to read the article on water quantity monitoring, “Keeping Track of Water Flows at Baxter Creek”, in the December issue of The Millbrook Times. After moving to Millbrook 15 years…
Today’s Faith- A Gentle Reminder 2
She flew in and nestled her plump breast down into the snow piled onto our deck railing. Through the sliding doors, I watched her as she watched me. Each of us wary. Her eyes…
