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

Experience the rejuvenating practice of spending time in the forest to support health and wellbeing. Join Forest Therapy Guide, Mark for a gentle, slow-paced walk in Longwoods Road Conservation Area to relax and reconnect with nature. Discover fresh perspectives through a series of sensory-oriented invitations that nourish a deep appreciation for the natural world and calm the body and mind. This program is geared towards a older youth and adult audience. If you would like to register in advance, please contact Meghan at [email protected]. Dates: August 24, 2026 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 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

Join Mike and a special guest to learn about owls and birds of prey. Meet at the pavilion at 11:00 a.m. This program is suitable for friends who can be calm. Only service animals are permitted. Dates: August 25, 2026 Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 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

Drop in at CM Wilson’s Learning Centre on August 25th between 1:00pm and 4:00pm to create cyanotype sun prints and enjoy the conservation area! We will have all the supplies; you just need to show up. While your print is developing, feel free to take a walk and enjoy one of our trails! Fee: $3 for one print; $5 for two prints 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

Join knowledgeable conservation authority staff for a guided walk through Sharon Creek Conservation Area. This program offers participants a chance to explore scenic trails while learning about native plants, wildlife, and the importance of protecting natural habitats. Guided Trail Walks are offered free of charge, no parking fee, with the support of Middlesex Centre. Participants are asked to meet at the trail side parking lot, not the reservoir lot. Please meet promptly as the group will depart just after 10:00 a.m. Dates: June 2, 2026 (rain date June 9, 2026) at 10 a.m. July 7, 2026 (rain date July 14, 2026) at 10 a.m. August 4, 2026 (rain date August 18, 2026) at 10 a.m. September , 2026 (rain date September 8, 2026) at 10 a.m.

You are invited to the Ska-Doht Museum Revitalization Recognition Event on the evening of Wednesday, September 23, 2026! That evening we hope to gather our community for a recognition event for the opening of the new Indigenous Community Learning Centre and Revitalization of the Ska-Nah-Doht Museum. During the September 23rd event we will share an opening, remarks, refreshments, and presentations. An opportunity to explore the revitalized museum, take part in hands-on activities, and mingle will follow. If you plan to attend, we would love if you RSVP'd but you do not have to- even after September 13, 2026. If you would like to RSVP, contact Alison at [email protected]. During the event we will be joined by a number of special guests, including: Kristi White, author of The Adventures of Jay and Gizmo, a fun, inclusive, nurturing, and culturally responsive programs for all children. Kristi is a proud Haudenosaunee woman, and member of the Oneida Nation of the Thames. Her focus is on Indigenous language and culture revitalization, and an awakening in boys literacy.
As a mother and grandmother, Kristi has spent many years guiding the establishment and implementation of programs for families and children based around healthy living, healthy relationships, literacy […]

Let's get our hands dirty and plant some trees at Pearce Williams Summer Camp in Dutton - bring your gardening gloves and enthusiasm! The Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority and the Municipality of Dutton/Dunwich welcome you to join us in planting 100 trees at the Pearce Williams Summer Camp on September 25th, 2026 at 10:00 AM. This is a great opportunity to get your hands dirty, connect with nature, and make a positive impact on the environment. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just looking to try something new, we welcome everyone to join us. Snacks, refreshments, gloves, and shovels will be provided. Please bring a reusable water bottle and an extra shovel if you have one. Let's work together to make our community greener and more sustainable! This initiative was generously funded by Tree Canada & the LCBO. Location: Pearce Williams Summer Camp 8009 Iona Rd. Dutton/Dunwich, ON N0L 1K0 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

A large private event involving heavy traffic is being held at Longwoods Road Conservation Area on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. In the event of poor weather the event will be postponed until Wednesday, October 14, 2026.