Events

Bug Safari at C.M. Wilson Conservation Area

C.M. Wilson Learning Centre 21700 Fargo Rd., Blenheim, Ontario

If you couldn't make it to the Bug Safari at Longwoods Road Conservation Area, no worries! We will be having Bug Safari days from 12:00 - 2:00pm at C.M. Wilson Tuesday, July 28th, and Thursday, August 13th. Meet us in the day use area picnic tables at 12:00pm, from there we will hike the trails in search of bugs to collect and identify! Did you know the word "bugs" in Ojibwe is "manidoosag"? That translates to "little spirits"! I wonder what little spirits we will find?! Date: August 13, 2026 Time: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Location: C.M. Wilson Learning Centre, 21799 Fargo Rd., Blenheim, ON C.M. Wilson has a parking fee of $5 which is paid online and can be done by scanning the QR codes at the entry and parking areas.

Nature Journaling at Longwoods Road Conservation Area

Longwoods Road Conesrvation Area 8348 Longwoods Road, Mount Brydges

Come out to Longwoods Road Conservation Area this August to try out creative nature journaling and make art in our scenic trails! Guided activity books available, or bring your own sketchbook. Optionally, try downloading a species identification app such as Seek by iNaturalist! Dates: August 6th, 13th and 20th, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Location: Longwoods Road Conservation Area, enter at 8348 Longwoods Road, Mount Brydges, Ontario Parking is $5 by coin or credit card at the auto-attendant at the front entrance, or by LTVCA Annual Parking Pass Photo Description: A poster for Nature Art and Journaling, showing people gathering in nature, and a sketchbook next to binoculars in the grass.