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Celebrate Winter at a Conservation Area Near You
Winter doesn’t have to be about salt stains on your boots and shoveling the driveway. At Ontario’s Conservation Areas there are many ways to step into winter and enjoy the snow and ice. From tobogganing to snowshoeing, from ice climbing to ice fishing, many of our Conservation Areas are open year-round and almost half offer winter activities, including some that are a little more adventuresome like winter camping, dog-sledding, ice-surfing and snow tubing. And if you really want to get out and celebrate winter this year, why not visit a Conservation Area for one of the many special events like the ones listed below? DECEMBER 2009 ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Westfield Heritage Village Hamilton Conservation Authority December 5, 12 & 19, 2009, 5 pm to 9 pm Celebrate Christmas past from the Georgian to the modern eras and feel the warmth of the season through plays, food samples, fireworks, horse and wagon rides and a visit from Saint Nick. Admission fees: Adults: $9.75, Seniors/Disabled: $8.75, Youth 6-12: $5.75, children 5 years and under are free. Free parking. For more information, please call 1-800-883-0104 or 519-621-8851 or visit www.westfieldheritage.ca. Christmas Table Westfield Heritage Village Hamilton Conservation Authority December 6 & 13, 2009 Experience an old fashioned Christmas show, bonfire and a four-course historical dinner and explanation through Christmas traditions. Cash wine bar. Limited seating. Tickets go on sale first business day in September (September 1, 2009). For more information, please call 1-800-883-0104 or 519-621- 8851 or visit www.westfieldheritage.ca Kintail Country Christmas Mill of Kintail Conservation Area Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority December 12, 10 am to 4 pm Wagon rides, crafts, story telling, outdoor adventures and much more. For more Information go to www.mvc.on.ca This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Egg Nog Jog Terra Cotta Conservation Area Credit Valley Conservation Authority December 13, 2010, 10 am Join hundreds of runners for one of Ontario’s most scenic 10km races in support of Cancer Assistance Services of Halton Hills. Supporters can keep warm in the Watershed Learning Centre’s EcoZone, with activities and crafts for kids. For more info: www.eggnogjog.ca Christmas Open House Westfield Heritage Village Hamilton Conservation Authority December 20, 2009 Enjoy an old fashioned Christmas and celebrate the season where traditions of an earlier time are brought to life. Learn about Santa’s history and pre-register your child for an official meeting. Runs from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission fees: Adults: $9.75, Seniors/Disabled: $8.75, Youth 6-12: $5.75, children 5 years and under are free. Free parking. For more information, please call 1-800-883-0104 or 519-621-8851 or visit www.westfieldheritage.ca., 613-256-3610 ext. 2 or 613-259-2421, JANUARY 2010 Guided Moonlight Cross-Country Ski Hilton Falls Conservation Halton Friday, January 1, 2010, 6:30 to 9 pm Join us for a guided cross-country ski under the stars. Enjoy hot chocolate and roast marshmallows over an open fire by the falls. Limited ski rentals are available so call early with your credit card to reserve (905-854-0262). Details will be provided when you call to reserve tickets and equipment. Cost is $15 for adults and $10 for children (ages 5 to 14), Conservation Halton Annual Pass Holders receive a 10% discount. Learn to Cross-country Ski Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority Saturdays from January 2 – February 27, weather permitting. Cost is $14 per person. Group lesson times are: 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. For details go to www.cataraquiregion.on.ca. For moreinformation call (613) 546-4228 Ext. 221. Season of the Snowsnake Crawford Lake Conservation Halton January 4 to March 1, 2010 Weekends and holidays - Share in the discovery at Crawford Lake this winter! Explore the beautiful snowy landscape on a pair of snowshoes courtesy of Crawford’s rental program. Call 905-854-0234for details on guided hikes & tours of the reconstructed Iroquoian Village and Longhouses. Weekdays - facilities are limited – call for details. Moonlight Snowshoe Hike Crawford Lake Conservation Halton January 9, 2010, 6:30 to 8:30 pm Discover the magic of winter at night, the snow illuminated by moonlight and the stars bright in the night sky. Your guide will lead you on a snowshoe hike through this beautiful landscape. The evening will end with fireside storytelling and tasty hot chocolate. Pre-registration required 905-854-0234. Adults $15 Children/Seniors $10 Monthly Family Mini-hike Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority January 10, 2010, 2 p.m. Observe nature’s changes along one of our trails. Come back next month and see what’s new. For details go towww.cataraquiregion.on.ca. For more information call (613) 546-4228 Ext. 221. Owl Prowl Mountsberg Conservation Halton January 15, 2010 (adult) January 16, 2010 (family), 7 to 9 pm This very popular program provides lots of fascinating owl info, hikes into the night to search for owls, and of course our resident birds help give guests a ‘nose to beak’ experience not easily forgotten. Ask about adult and family nights. Pre-registration required 905-854-2276. Adults $15 Children/Senior $10 Winter Stories Campfire Program Guelph Lake Nature Centre Grand River Conservation Authority January 16, 2010, 7 pm to 9 pm Winter nights, there's nothing like them! Come out and enjoy a pleasant winter evening. We will do some star gazing (if the weather permits) while we sit around the campfire and share winter stories. Dress warmly and bring a mug for hot chocolate. Program cost is $5/person. Please phone 519-836-7860 to pre-register. http://www.grandriver.ca/index/document.cfm?Sec=16&Sub1=1&Sub2=0 Cross-Country Family Ski Day Ganaraska Forest Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority January 16, 2010, two sessions 10 am and 1 pm Inclement weather day – Saturday January 23^rd, 2010. Pre-registration is required for this event. $8/person with complimentary ski rentals for those without equipment. For further information - www.grca.on.ca or call 905.797.2721 Feed the Chickadees Terra Cotta Conservation Area Credit Valley Conservation Authority January 16, 2010, 10 to 11:30 am Make your own bird feeder to encourage winter birds to visit your backyard! Then go outside and try to feed the birds from your hand! For more info: Education Coordinator at 905-670-1615 x429 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Three Evening Skating Sessions Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority January 16, 30 and February 13, weather permitting. Bring your family to Kingston’s largest natural ice surface. Rent skates at the Outdoor Centre. For details go to www.cataraquiregion.on.ca. For information call (613) 546-4228 Ext. 221. The Little Cat Classic Ski Loppet Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority January 17, 2010 Registration fee is $2.50 per person or $5 per team. Hosted by Canadian Ski Patrol Frontenac Zone. Alternate date if weather is poor is Feb. 7. For details go to www.cataraquiregion.on.ca. For more information call (613) 546-4228 Ext. 221. Moonlight Snowshoe Hike Crawford Lake Conservation Halton January 23, 2010, 6:30 to 8:30 pm Discover the magic of winter at night, the snow illuminated by moonlight and the stars bright in the night sky. Your guide will lead you on a snowshoe hike through this beautiful landscape. The evening will end with fireside storytelling and tasty hot chocolate. Pre-registration required 905-854-0234. Adults $15 Children/Seniors $10 Guided Moonlight Cross-Country Ski Hilton Falls Conservation Area Conservation Halton January 29, 2010, 6:30 to 9 pm Join us for a guided cross-country ski under the stars. Enjoy hot chocolate and roast marshmallows over an open fire by the falls. Limited ski rentals are available, call early with your credit card number to reserve. Details will be provided when you call to reserve tickets and equipment. 905-854-0262. $15 for adults and $10 for children (ages 5 to 14), Conservation Halton Annual Pass Holders receive a 10% discount. Owl Prowl Mountsberg Conservation Halton January 29, 2010 (adult) January 30, 2010 (family) 7 to 9 pm This very popular program provides lots of fascinating owl info, hikes into the night to search for owls, and of course our resident birds help give guests a ‘nose to beak’ experience not easily forgotten. Ask about adult and family nights. Pre-registration required 905-854-2276. Adults $15 Children/Senior $10 Owl Prowl Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority January 30, 2010, 6 pm Meet at the Outdoor Centre. Fun for the whole family. For details go towww.cataraquiregion.on.ca. For more information call (613) 546-4228 Ext. 221. Brockville’s Winter Fun Day Mac Johnson Wildlife Area Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority Saturday, January 30, 11 am to 3 pm There’s dog sled races, skating, cross-country skiing and activities specially for kids, displays and refreshments. For details go to www.cataraquiregion.on.ca. For more information call (613) 546-4228 Ext. 221. Dog Sled Races Kortright Centre Toronto Region Conservation Authority January 30 and 31, 2010, 10 am to 4 pm These exciting races are run by the Siberian Husky Club of Canada, Southern Ontario Chapter. Come and enjoy a variety of race lengths and formats all run by animals who truly love their work. There will also be lots of winter activity fun for the whole family. Admission for this event will be $8.00 for adults, $6.00 for seniors and children and $4.00 for parking. Children 4 and under are free.For more information go to www.kortright.org Snowshoeing 101 Terra Cotta Conservation Area Credit Valley Conservation Authority January 30 and February 13, 2010, 10 to 11:30 am Learn the basics of snowshoeing while enjoying the beautiful winter scenery of Terra Cotta Conservation Area. Snowshoes are included. For more info: Education Coordinator at 905-670-1615 x429 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Canadian Ski Patrol’s Ski Waxing Clinic Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority January 31, 2010, 2 pm Bring your skis and waxing equipment and think snow. Learn how to wax for different conditions. For details go to www.cataraquiregion.on.ca. For more information call (613) 546-4228 Ext. 221. Bigfoot Lives! Guelph Lake Nature Centre Grand River Conservation Authority January 31, 2010, 2 pm to 4 pm Join us for an afternoon of snowshoe fun. We will provide the snowshoes (kid sizes as well as adult) and a quick lesson. On our hike we will practice our tracking skills and learn how the GRCA measures snow to prepare for the spring. Snowshoes are limited so please call to reserve space. If there is no snow, we will go out on a tracking hike. Special program fee applies: $10/adult, $5/child, $25/family of 4. Please phone 519-836-7860 to pre-register. http://www.grandriver.ca/index/document.cfm?Sec=16&Sub1=1&Sub2=0 Winter Wonderland Snowshoeing and Guided Hike Morrison Dam Conservation Area Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority January 31, 1 PM to 3pm Celebrate the winter season by exploring a, two kilometres east of Exeter, Ontario, by snowshoe. Bring your own or rent some for only $3 per pair. Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) staff will fit you with snowshoes and provide some tips for beginners. Sign up for a guided hike ($5 per adult – children free if accompanied by an adult) to find out about nature in winter. Meet at the ABCA workshop, located at 71108 Morrison Line, just south of Highway 83. Lug a mug to enjoy some hot chocolate. For more information phone 519-235-2610 or 1-888-286-2610. For more information visitwww.abca.on.ca FEBRUARY 2010 Island Lake Fishing Derby Island Lake Conservation Area Credit Valley Conservation Authority February 1 to February 28, 2010 Regular operating hours For more info: 1-800-367-0890 Children Winter Sports P.A. Day Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority February 1, 2010, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Cost is $40 per child and you must register. Act now, space is limited. For details go to www.cataraquiregion.on.ca. For information call (613) 546-4228 Ext. 251. Moonlight Snowshoe Hike Crawford Lake Conservation Halton February 6, 2010, 6:30 to 8:30 pm Discover the magic of winter at night, the snow illuminated by moonlight and the stars bright in the night sky. Your guide will lead you on a snowshoe hike through this beautiful landscape. The evening will end with fireside storytelling and tasty hot chocolate. Pre-registration required 905-854-0234.Adults $15 Children/Seniors $10 Snowflakes and Snowsnakes Crawford Lake Conservation Halton February 7, 2010, 10 am to 4 pm Celebrate the magic of Canada’s most unique season at Crawford Lake’s Snowflakes and Snowsnakes event. Event activities include: legends in the longhouse, snowshoeing and snowsnake (a traditional Iroquoian winter game) demonstrations, marshmallow roasts, craft making and much more! For more information call 905-854-0234. Regular admission fees apply. Valentines Dinner and Nature Walk Kortright Centre Toronto Region Conservation Authority February 13, 2020, 6 pm For more information go to www.kortright.org / Advance tickets are required. Please phone our customer service to make reservations at 416-667-6295. Snowshoeing 101 Terra Cotta Conservation Area Credit Valley Conservation Authority February 13, 2010, 10 to 11:30 am Learn the basics of snowshoeing while enjoying the beautiful winter scenery of Terra Cotta Conservation Area. Snowshoes are included. For more info: Education Coordinator at 905-670-1615 x429 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Mardi Gras Celebration Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority February 14, 2010, 2 pm to 4 pm Make a mask, decorate a cookie, have your face painted or make s’mores by the campfire. For details go to www.cataraquiregion.on.ca. For information call (613) 546-4228 Ext. 221. Hoot and Howl Guelph Lake Nature Centre Grand River Conservation Authority February 14, 2010, 7 pm to 9 pm What a perfect way to spend an evening looking for owls and coyotes. We will start the evening with an introductory slide show followed by a guided hike, topped off with hot chocolate. Bring your flashlight and we will practice hooting and howling. Special program fee applies: $10/adult, $5/child, $25/family of 4. Please phone 519-836-7860 to pre-register http://www.grandriver.ca/index/document.cfm?Sec=16&Sub1=2&Sub2=0 Family Day Dummy Race Glen Eden Ski & Snowboard Centre Conservation Halton February 15, 2010, 11:30 am to 4:30 pm Join the staff at Glen Eden for an event filled family day! Start building a "dummy" now, and get ready to participate in the annual family day dummy race. This year, craft your dummy with an Olympic theme in mind, as family day comes during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic games. For more information call 905-878-5011. Family Day Winter Walk Scanlon Creek Conservation Area Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority February 15, 2010, 1 pm The walk will start at the Nature Centre parking lot. A naturalist will lead the walk pointing out various features at Scanlon Creek. Everyone will be invited after to partake in refreshments indoors. Please RSVP to Brenda Winter at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 905-895-1281 ext. 263. Family Day Fun at the Tiffin Centre Tiffin Centre for Conservation Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority February 15, 2010, 10 am to 3 pm For more information visit www.nvca.on.ca or call (705) 424-1479 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Family Day Wildlife CSI Nature Hike Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority February 15, 2010, 2 pm Learn to identify animal tracks and scat on this fun winter hike. For details go to www.cataraquiregion.on.ca. For information call (613) 546-4228 Ext. 221. Winter Tree Identification Backus Heritage Conservation Area Long Point Region Conservation Authority February 20, 2010, 1 pm For more Information: www.lprca.on.ca / 519-428-4623, ext 227 / email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Monthly Family Mini-hike Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority February 21, 2010, 2 pm Observe nature’s changes along one of our trails. Come back next month and see what’s new. For details go to www.cataraquiregion.on.ca. For more information call (613) 546-4228 Ext. 221. Guided Moonlight Cross-Country Ski Hilton Falls Conservation Area Conservation Halton February 26, 2010, 6:30 to 9 pm Join us for a guided cross-country ski under the stars. Enjoy hot chocolate and roast marshmallows over an open fire by the falls. Limited ski rentals are available, call early with your credit card number to reserve. Details will be provided when you call to reserve tickets and equipment. 905-854-0262. $15 for adults and $10 for children (ages 5 to 14), Conservation Halton Annual Pass Holders receive a 10% discount. Owl Prowl Ganaraska Forest Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority February 27 & 28 2010, 7pm to 9 pm Pre-registration is required for this event. $15/family, $6/adult, or $4/child, student or senior www.grca.on.ca or call 905.797.2721 Winter Survival Terra Cotta Conservation Area Credit Valley Conservation Authority February 27, 2010, 1 to 2:30 pm Experience the winter splendour of Terra Cotta Conservation Area and learn how animals and humans are able to survive in the cold winter weather. For more info: Education Coordinator at 905-670-1615 x429 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Owl Prowl Kortright Centre Toronto Region Conservation Authority February 27, 2010, 7 to 9 pm For more information go to www.kortright.org/ Advance booking is recommended. Please phone our customer service dept. at 416-667-6295. Sweetwater Season Crawford Lake Conservation Halton February 27 to Monday, April 5, 2010 Weekends and holidays - Visit the reconstructed Iroquoian Village and learn how maple syrup was discovered and used by Ontario’s First Peoples as you take in an interactive (and edible!) Sweet Water demonstration. Maple themed crafts and discovery hunts for kids. Weekdays - facilities are limited – call 905-854-0234 for details. Maple Town Mountsberg Conservation Halton Weekends - February 27 to April 5, 2010, 10 am to 4 pm Daily during March Break (March 15 to 19, 2010) Explore the Mountsberg Sugar Bush to see historical and modern methods of tapping, collecting and boiling sap to make syrup. Take in a maple candy making session, or travel on a horse-drawn ride through the bush to learn about this special forest and how we care for it. Finish off your visit with a stop at the Pancake Pavilion for a plate of flap jacks covered in pure maple syrup. For more information call 905-854-2276. Regular admission fees apply. For more information http://www.conservationhalton.on.ca/events.cfm?itemid=3512 Learn about Fishers from Expert Jeff Bowman (research scientist) Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority February 28, 2010, 2 pm Learn about the ecological role of this controversial animal. For details go to www.cataraquiregion.on.ca. For more information call (613) 546-4228 Ext. 221. The Return of Bigfoot Guelph Lake Nature Centre Grand River Conservation Authority February 28, 2010, 2 pm to 4 pm This is your last chance to strap on snowshoes and join us for an afternoon of great family fun. Remember that snowshoes are limited so please call to reserve space. Special program fee applies: $10/adult, $5/child, $25/family of 4. Please phone 519-836-7860 to pre-register http://www.grandriver.ca/index/document.cfm?Sec=16&Sub1=2&Sub2=0 MARCH 2010 TRCA Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival Kortright Centre and Bruce’s Mill Toronto Region Conservation Authority March 6 to Aprill 11, 2010, 9:30 am to 4 pm For more information go to 416-667-6295 www.trca.on.ca/maplesyrup Springwater Maple Syrup Festival Springwater Conservation Authority Catfish Creek Conservation Authority Weekends in March, starting March 6 and March Break: March 15 to 19, 2010 Horse-drawn wagon rides through the Sugar Bush and guided nature hikes through the Springwater Forest Trails. Visit the pancake house and the old-fashioned sugar shanty for maple products, samples and demonstrations. Don’t miss the Sugar Bush - Children’s Festival on March 27th! For more information call (519) 773-9037 or go to www.catfishcreek.ca Monthly Family Mini-hike Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority March 7, 2010, 2 pm Observe nature’s changes along one of our trails. Come back next month and see what’s new. For details go to www.cataraquiregion.on.ca. For more information call (613) 546-4228 Ext. 221. Maple Syrup Festival, 2010 Westfield Heritage Village Hamilton Conservation Authority March 7, 14, 17, 18, 21, and 28, 10 am to 4 pm Discover one of Canada's most time-honoured and delicious traditions. Explore the making of maple syrup from the tree to the table in three different time periods: the 18th century methods of Canada's First Nations, early 19th century pioneers, and modern times. Families can also take an old-fashioned horse and wagon ride through time, stroll through a rural historical Ontario village and enjoy a wonderful pancake breakfast. For more information, please call 1-800-883-0104 or 519-621-8851 or visit www.westfieldheritage.ca.Adults $9.75, Seniors/Disabled $8.75, Youth 6-12 years of age $5.75, Children 5 years and under are free, Parking is free. Flapjack Olympics Mountsberg Conservation Halton March 7, 2010, 11 am to 3 pm An extra special day at Mountsberg! Visitors to Maple Town compete in traditional or maybe not so traditional sugar bush events. How high can you stack your flapjacks? Something for kids of all ages and their families. Prizes awarded for exceptional performances.For more information call 905-854-2276. Regular admission fees apply. For more information http://www.conservationhalton.on.ca/events.cfm?itemid=3663 Hoot and Howl Guelph Lake Nature Centre Grand River Conservation Authority March 13, 2010, 7 pm to 9 pm This is a great way to spend an evening with your family. We will be going out on a night hike to look and listen for owls and coyotes. There will be a short introductory slide show before we head out on the prowl. Bring your flashlight and dress warmly. Special program fee applies: $10/adult, $5/child, $25/family of 4. Please phone 519-836-7860 to pre-register. http://www.grandriver.ca/index/document.cfm?Sec=16&Sub1=3&Sub2=0 Maple Madness Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority March 13-21, March 27-28 and April 3-4, 2010 Special activities happen on different days so check our website. You’ll want to visit more than once. For details go to www.cataraquiregion.on.ca. For information call (613) 546-4228 Ext. 221. March Break Fun! At Black Creek Black Creek Pioneer Village Toronto Region Conservation Authority March 13 to 21, 2010 March Break Fun! Is at Black Creek Pioneer Village. Families can enjoy an all day pancake breakfast, free horse drawn wagon rides and lots of hands on activities. For more information go to www.blackcreek.ca 35^th Annual Maple Syrup Festival Purple Woods Conservation Area Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority March Break: March 13 to March 21 March 27&28 and April 3&4, 2010 Fun for the WHOLE family! For more Maple Syrup Festival information, contact the Conservation Administration Office at (905) 579-0411 or visit www.cloca.com. March Break Day at the Tiffin Centre Tiffin Centre for Conservation Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority March 14, 2010, 10 am to 2 pm Activities for the whole family, including tours of the maple sugar bush, nature crafts and a scavenger hunt. Cost is $5 per person(children 4 & younger are free). Pre-registration is required.For details go to www.nvca.on.ca or call Holly at (705) 424-1479, ext. 255. March Break Environmental Day Camp* Guelph Lake Nature Centre, Guelph Laurel Creek Nature Centre, Waterloo Grand River Conservation Authority March 15-19, 2010 March break is a great time to get out and experience spring in all its glory! We will be offering a fun, activity-filled week for campers aged 6-10. The program runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with drop off from 8 a.m. and pick up by 5 p.m. Each day will be filled with different activities and environmental fun. Please call the Guelph Lake Nature Centre at 519-836-7860 for more information. http://www.grandriver.ca/index/document.cfm?Sec=16&Sub1=3&Sub2=0 March Break Lesson Camps Glen Eden Ski & Snowboard Centre 905-878-5011 Conservation Halton March 15 to Friday, March 19, 2010 Great lesson programs available, for more information visit www.gleneden.on.ca or call Glen Eden at 905-878-5011. Guided Moonlight Cross-Country Ski Hilton Falls Conservation Area Conservation Halton March 26, 2010, 6:30 to 9 pm Join us for a guided cross-country ski under the stars. Enjoy hot chocolate and roast marshmallows over an open fire by the falls. Limited ski rentals are available, call early with your credit card number to reserve. Details will be provided when you call to reserve tickets and equipment. 905-854-0262 $15 for adults and $10 for children (ages 5 to 14), Conservation Halton Annual Pass Holders receive a 10% discount. The Old-Thyme Maple Syrup Festival Saugeen Bluffs Conservation Area Saugeen Conservation Authority March 27 & 28, 10 am to 4 pm (both days) www.svca.on.ca Maple Syrup by Lamplight Dinner Kortright Centre Toronto Region Conservation Authority March 27, 2010, 6 pm For more information go to www.kortright.org / Advance tickets are required. Please phone our customer service to make reservations at 416-667-6295. Maple Syrup Day Ganaraska Forest Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority March 27, 2010, 10 am to 1 pm $20/family, $8/adult, $4/child, student or senior For further information - www.grca.on.ca or call 905.797.2721 It's For the Birds Guelph Lake Nature Centre Grand River Conservation Authority March 28, 2010, 2 pm to 4 pm It's Chickadee time again. We will go on short hike to look for winter birds and include a stop at the Chickadee Tree. Afterwards, join us in building a birdhouse that you can take home. You can purchase bird houses for $10 each. Bring a hammer and lots of muscle power. Birdhouses are limited so please call 519-836-7860 to register. http://www.grandriver.ca/index/document.cfm?Sec=16&Sub1=3&Sub2=0 APRIL 2010 Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival Tiffin Centre for Conservation Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority April 10^th and 11^th, 2010, 9 am to 3 pm Get a taste of spring on a tour of Tiffin’s maple sugar bush. Learn about the First Nations, pioneer and modern methods of maple syrup production. Enjoy a full pancake breakfast, horse-drawn wagon rides, face painting and more. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children.For details go to www.nvca.on.ca or call Kim at (705) 424-1479, ext. 244.	First snowfall at Tiffen Centre, Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Dog-sled racing at Mac Johnson Wildlife Area, Cataraqui Region Conservatin Authority Ice Fishing at Valens Conservation Area, Hamilton Conservation Authority Snowshoeing at Tiffen Centre, Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Kelso Conservation Area, Conservation Halton Walking the boardwalk at Ken Reid Conservation Area, Kawaratha Conservation Authority Ice Climbing, Conservation Halton Skiing at the Ganaraska Forest, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority Hazelwood Lake Conservation Authority, Lakehead Region Conservation Authority Maple Madness, Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area, Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority Maple Syrup Festivals are put on each year by the Toronto Region Conservation Authority at the Kortright Centre and Bruce's Mill Maple Syrup Festivals are put on each year by the Toronto Region Conservation Authority at the Kortright Centre and Bruce's Mill Almost 100 Conservation Areas in Ontario offer cross-country ski trails. 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