Archive for Conservation Halton

King Road closure extended to April 15

Apr 09, 2013 No Comments by

Cool weather delays Jefferson salamander migration

Traffic barriers were scheduled to come down on Monday (April 8), but sincer colder weather has interrupted the migration, King Road will now re-open on Monday, April 15.

“The cold temperatures and lack of rain have …

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New Environmental Job Opportunities

Apr 05, 2013 No Comments by

Education and Outreach Specialist

Growing the Greenbelt

The Education and Outreach Specialist is part of a team at the Greenbelt Fund responsible to increase the amount of Ontario food purchased by hospitals, long term care homes, universities, colleges, …

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Wanted – Volunteers to Join Tree Planting Team at Kelso Quarry

Apr 03, 2013 No Comments by

Media Release
For Immediate Release
Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Wanted – volunteers to join our tree planting team at Kelso Quarry on Saturday, April 20

Conservation Halton is looking for volunteers to join our team of nearly 400 people who will plant more …

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Jefferson Salamander May See Road Closure Extended

Apr 02, 2013 No Comments by

Jefferson salamanders appear to have some friends in high places.

Due to the unexpected cooler weather for most of the three-week closure of King Road ending Monday, April 8, their migration across the road to breeding pools may have been delayed.

Conservation …

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2013 Conservation Awards of Excellence are now open!

Mar 27, 2013 No Comments by

Nominations for 2013 Conservation Awards of Excellence are now open

Do you know an environmental champion? An environmental champion can be your friend, co-worker, neighbour or family member, or it could be a local youth or a school group, business or …

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Easter Egg Extravaganza this weekend at Mountsberg

Mar 25, 2013 No Comments by

Media Release

Join us at Mountsberg Conservation Area for the Great Easter Egg Extravaganza this Easter Weekend from Friday March 29 to Monday April 1. Activities will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with lots of fun including a …

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Support Sparrow’s Green at Glenorchy in FuellingChange

Mar 20, 2013 No Comments

 

The Conservation Halton Foundation once again has a project in Shell's FuellingChange national competition to fund environmental initiatives. Songbird Meadows 2: Sparrow's Green is the next phase of successful …

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Conservation Halton Watershed Report Card

Mar 19, 2013 No Comments

Conservation Authority watershed report cards report on the state of Ontario’s watersheds so residents are aware of their local conditions and also so that informed decisions can be made to ensure the ongoing resiliency and sustainability of our water and …

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Dates have been set for salamander road closure

Mar 18, 2013 No Comments

The dates are now set for the 2013 temporary closure of a portion of King Road to permit a safer breeding season for the endangered Jefferson Salamander.

Bruce Zvaniga, the city's director of transportation services, informed the Post Monday afternoon the …

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Halton March Break Activities

Mar 07, 2013 No Comments

Great March Break Activities for the coming week!

Maple Syrup Festivals are offered daily throughout March Break at Bronte Creek Provincial Park, Crawford Lake Conservation Area, and Mountsberg Conservation Area. Lots of activities …

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