Help restore rare prairie habitat to the Rice Lake Plains! Historically, the Rice Lake Plains were covered with tall grass prairies and oak savannah, which were dominated by massive black ...continue reading "Plugs for the Prairies: Van Hove Part 2"

Varied 10 minute presentations by Tom Jackman, Elizabeth Kellogg, Don McLeod, Frank Godfrey, and Chris Ketola. Inaugural Membership Night

Postponed from April 26th due to inclement weather. Join the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) and the Peterborough Astronomical Association (PAA) in an exploration of the night sky. Start the ...continue reading "Under The Stars"

We are pleased to be guiding another walk with the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) in the beautiful Ganaraska Forest! Join Guide Jessica on a morning of cleansing the soul ...continue reading "Guided Forest Therapy Walk"

Ontario is home to over 3000 species of moths, many rivalling the beauty of butterflies. Despite this diversity, few people have been able to experience moths in the wild. Join ...continue reading "Illuminating the World of Moths"

Do you think you could tell the difference between Queen Anne’s Lace and Wild Parsnip? If you found a patch of Giant Hogweed, would you know where to report it? ...continue reading "Invasive Plants Walk"

Get to know some of the winged wonders at the Rice Lake Plains’ unique grassland and savannah habitats! Your butterfly observations will contribute to a better understanding of the biodiversity ...continue reading "Rice Lake Plains Butterfly Count"

For 8 years, the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) has been partnering with the Municipality of Port Hope, Ontario Parks & Rec and the Port Hope Police Service to host ...continue reading "Kids, Cops & Canadian Tire Fishing Derby"

The Alderville First Nation Black Oak Savanna is situated on the edge of the Oak Ridges Moraine near the southern shores of Rice Lake. The area is home to the ...continue reading "LAKE OF THE BURNING PLAINS: Alderville Black Oak Savanna"

Join Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority's (GRCA) Watershed Biologist for a fun and educational morning learning how to fish. You’ll walk away knowing how to rig, bait and cast a fishing ...continue reading "Learn to Fish Day"