Upcoming Events

The LRCA will once again be hosting a series of outdoor programs over the course of six months. The full lineup of topics includes:

• May 24- Birds & Birding
• June 28- Wildflowers
• July 26- Geology 
• August 23- Butterflies & Dragonflies
• September 20- Archaeology
• October 11- Trees

NOTE: Event dates, times and topics are subject to change. 

These complimentary programs were once again made possible through the generous sponsorship of the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation.

8:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Participants will be bussed to either Hazelwood Lake Conservation Areas OR Mills Block Forest Management Property for a guided hike to observe Orchids & Wildflowers. Orchids & Wildflower identification material will be provided to participants to use during the walk. Be sure to wear appropriate footwear. 

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AS SPACE IS LIMITED.

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10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Hazelwood Lake Conservation Area

FEATURING:

• Event details coming soon!

8:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Ancient and modern geological features will be explored at Hazelwood Lake Conservation Area and/or Silver Harbour Conservation Area. Be sure to wear appropriate footwear. 

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AS SPACE IS LIMITED.

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10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Join the LRCA at Little Trout Bay Conservation Area for a free, fun-filled day including:

FEATURING:

• Event details coming soon!

8:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Meet LRCA Staff at our Administrative Office located at 130 Conservation Road for a workshop on Butterflies & Dragonflies! You will then be bussed to Mission Island Marsh Conservation Area for a guided hike. Be sure to wear appropriate footwear. 

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AS SPACE IS LIMITED.

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10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

The 2018 Fall Mushroom Hike will begin with a talk at the LRCA Administrative Office at 130 Conservation Road. Participants will then make their way to Mills Block Forest for a guided hike and mushroom identification. The presentation and guided hike will be led by our expert guest speaker, Dr. Leonard Hutchison of Lakehead University.

This event is free of charge, although pre-registration is required as space is limited.

Registration coming soon!

8:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

This field trip will feature a discussion on local archaeological findings within the region, specifically near MacKenzie Point Conservation Area and Silver Harbour Conservation Area. Be sure to wear appropriate footwear. 

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AS SPACE IS LIMITED.

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12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

The 2018 Trails and Tails Dog Adoption Fair will once again be held at Cascades Conservation Area! Join the LRCA and local rescues as we showcase adoptable pets and stress responsible pet ownership (including on-leash recreation).

Featuring:

• Event details coming soon!

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN ON-LEASH EVENT. PETS ARE WELCOME BUT MUST REMAIN ON-LEASH. ENFORCED UNDER CITY OF THUNDER BAY BY-LAW #71-1978.

8:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

The session will begin with a tree lecture in the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority’s Multi-purpose Room. Participants will be bussed to Cascades Conservation Area for a closer look at the changes of the season and tree species of the Boreal Forest. Tree identification guides will be available for use during the walk. Be sure to wear appropriate footwear.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AS SPACE IS LIMITED.

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The 2018 Fall Waterfowl Viewing Day will be held from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Mission Island Marsh Conservation Area on Saturday, October 13th. Once again the LRCA and expert birders from the Thunder Bay Field Naturalists will guide participants around the Conservation Area in search of migratory birds. No experience is necessary! Be sure to dress appropriately as this event runs rain-or-shine. Be sure to bring your binoculars, cameras and field guides!

This free event is generously sponsored by Ontario Power Generation.