Community nature walk series offered at local conservation areas

JULY 11, 2022 – Kawartha Conservation is hosting a series of community nature walks throughout the summer at local conservation areas in Kawartha Lakes and Durham Region.

The series kicks off Tuesday, July 19 with a ‘Tree Talk’ at Ken Reid Conservation Area, where participants will have the chance to learn about different types of trees and how to identify them. The community nature walk series continues with ‘Wicked Wetlands’, ‘The Forest Understory’, ‘Wander Windy Ridge’, and an ‘Invasive Species Hike’, each of which explore different aspects of nature and our local environment. The events will be held at Ken Reid Conservation Area, Pigeon River Headwaters Conservation Area, Windy Ridge Conservation Area, and Durham East Cross Forest throughout the summer, wrapping up at the end of August.

“The community nature walks are a fantastic way to join friends, families and others in a fun, educational hike in our local communities while learning more about the natural world around us,” said Kristie Virgoe, Director of Stewardship and Conservation Lands. “The community nature walks are led by our knowledgeable and passionate staff and each of these events is about providing a fun learning experience for participants at all ages and knowledge levels.”

Each event costs $10 per registrant and will last between 1.5 to 2 hours moving at a comfortable pace. Accessibility accommodations can be made for the ‘Tree Talk’, ‘Wicked Wetlands’, and ‘The Forest Understory’ events at Ken Reid Conservation Area upon request.

“Our staff are passionate about the environment and are excited to share our knowledge with the community,” said Virgoe. “We invite and encourage everyone to come out and explore our conservation areas and take the time to reconnect and appreciate the natural environment right here in Kawartha Lakes and Durham Region this summer.”

To learn more and register for the upcoming events, visit our event calendar and look for the events hosted through July and August 2022. For any further questions about the events, contact Kristie Virgoe at kvirgoe@kawarthaconservation.com or (705) 328-2271 ext. 214.