Hear the story of little Johnny's attempts to save turtles in peril crossing a busy road, reminding us the importance of never giving up! After a reading of Never Give Up by the author, participants can learn how to help turtles cross the road safely and explore model casts of local turtle species. Jan Everett illustrated and authored a children’s book about saving turtles on the Causeway Road, Long Point, ON. The surprising ending parallels the efforts of the Long Point Causeway Improvement Project. The book helps promote the message that saving these reptiles from harm promotes a healthy turtle population as a litmus test for a thriving eco-system. Saving these animals is a building block to preserve our natural environment! Stick around to hear a talk about fossils and geology from Johnny Rox that afternoon at 1:00 p.m. Date: Monday, August 10, 2026Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Location: Longwoods Road Conservation AreaEnter at 8348 Longwoods RoadMount Brydges, OntarioParking is $5 by coin or credit card at the auto-attendant at the front entrance, or by LTVCA Annual Parking Pass!

Learn about the geology of Southwestern Ontario with Johnny Rox! Discover how fossils are formed, check out fossil specimens, and ask questions. Date: August 10, 2026 Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. 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!

Join us for a Drop-In day at C.M. Wilson on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Date: August 12, 2026Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Location: C.M. Wilson Learning Centre, 21799 Fargo Rd., Blenheim, ONC.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. Description: a promotional post with a photo of young children exploring environmental exhibits. Post reads: CM Wilson Learning Centre Drop-In August 12th 10:00 a.m. - 4 p.m. Come visit our Learning Centre! We have toys, books, games, and more to discover! 21799 Fargo Road, Blenheim

Make your way to the Museum for an afternoon of crafts! Get creative at our drop-in activity stations. Create a caterpillar, design a snail, make a pony bead creation, colour, and more. Planning to attend? Let s know at [email protected]. Date: August 12, 2026 Time: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. 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!

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.

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.

Join Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority for the 6th Annual Cultivating Conservation Tour. Hop on the bus at Longwoods Road Conservation Area for a day of fun in the field while touring four conservation projects. Learn how farmers and rural landowners are using best management practices to resolve environmental concerns and benefit the natural landscape. This is a free event, with lunch and refreshments provided. Registration is required to attend this event. Get your free ticket online at: CCT2026.eventbrite.ca       Event Schedule: 9:30 a.m. - Arrive at Longwoods Road Conservation Area (8348 Longwoods Road. Mount Brydges, ON. N0L 1W0) to check-in and load the bus. The bus will depart at 9:45 a.m. sharp! Please arrive on time to ensure the tour stays on schedule. 9:45 a.m.– 3:15 p.m. Visit and tour four project sites. The bus will visit a local agri-business from 12:30-1:30 p.m. for lunch. 3:30 p.m. – Bus arrives back at Longwoods Road Conservation Area to drop-off passengers. For event questions or if you require assistance registering, please contact Amanda Doucette at [email protected] or 519-354-7310 ext. 233.

Join us in the C.M. Wilson Learning Centre on August 19th if you're interested in making a corn husk doll! Cost to participate is $5, cash only and while supplies last.   Date: August 19, 2026Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Location: C.M. Wilson Conservation Area, 21799 Fargo Road, Blenheim$5 parking fee Description: A promotional post about Corn Husk Doll Making at C.M. Wilson Conservation Area, 21799 Fargo Road, Blenheim The post features a graphic of corn as well as two corn husk dolls.

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.

Get your creative during a pottery making activity at Longwoods Road Conservation Area on Friday, August 21, 2026! Participants will create their own mini-pot, or clay creation and get to explore hands on examples. There is a fee of $3 per creation, with a $5 minimum for point of sale use. Dates: August 21, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 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   Description: Four sets of hands make clay creations on a table covered with paper and wooden boards.

On Saturday, August 22, join us in the day use area from 10:00am-12:00pm for a bug safari! Come discover the bugs that live around us! We will be catching and identifying bugs and enjoying our beautiful environment.   Then later, from 1:00pm-4:00pm, you can find us in the C.M. Wilson Learning Centre to play with clay! It is $5 for a piece of clay, cash only, and while supplies last.   Date: August 22, 2026 Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Location: C.M. Wilson Conservation Area, 21799 Fargo Road, Blenheim $5 parking fee