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: July 28, 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.

Join us in creating jewelry to learn about the importance of beading in Indigenous culture, as well as the significance behind different colours and patterns! All ages welcome. This is an introductory workshop, not intended for those with experience. Workshop will be lead by Meghan King, Indigenous Community Educator at Longwoods Road Conservation Area. Meghan is Swampy Cree. Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 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!

From 1:00 - 4:00pm on Wednesday, July 19th, stop by the C.M. Wilson Learning Centre to play with clay! Clay is $5 per piece, cash only, and while supplies last. Date: July 29, 2026Time: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 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.

Friday, July 31st, join us for cyanotype printing (weather permitting) at C.M. Wilson Conservation Area. Supplies are $3 for 1 print, or $5 for 2. This activity is drop-in, cash only, and while supplies last. You can use pressed flowers provided, pick a few fresh ones, use leaves from the ground, or your own pressed flowers! Date: July 31, 2026 Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 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.

Meet us at the pond at C.M. Wilson Conservation Area on August 5th from 1:00pm-4:00pm to dip net for benthic macroinvertebrates (the baby stages of bugs). We will catch and identify benthics, just like our water quality team does to assess the water quality in the area!   Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Location: C.M. Wilson Conservation Area, 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 us in the C.M. Wilson day use area by the pond to make some resourceful mini rafts! Once you craft your raft, put it to the test with our challenges: Will it float? How many rocks can it hold? Can it float to the finish line? Date: August 7, 2026Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Location: C.M. Wilson Conservation Area, 21799 Fargo Road, Blenheim$5 parking fee

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!