BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Lower Thames - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Lower Thames X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://lowerthames-conservation.on.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Lower Thames REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260216T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260216T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T050849 CREATED:20260128T181235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T181444Z UID:16195-1771236000-1771257600@lowerthames-conservation.on.ca SUMMARY:Family Day Snowshoe Rentals at Longwoods Road Conservation Area DESCRIPTION:Get outdoors and try something new! Snowshoe rentals will be available at the Resource Centre / Ska-Nah-Doht Museum for $8 + hst per pair on Family Day\, Monday\, February 16\, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. weather permitting. Ska-Nah-Doht Village and Museum will be open to the public during this time.\n\n\n\nSnowshoeing is a great way to enjoy the outdoors\, have fun\, connect with nature\, and get in some physical activity.\n\n\n\nReminders:\n– parking is $5 by coin or credit card at the auto-attendant at the front of Longwoods Road Conservation Area\n– snowshoe rentals are $8 + hst per pair (cash preferred)\n– final rental 30 minutes before the end of the rental day/period\n– do not wear high heeled boots\n– stay on the trails or in open spaces\n– do not go into the wooded areas\n– wear light layers\n– bring water along\n\n\nLocation:\nLongwoods Road Conservation Area\n8348 Longwoods Road\nMount Brydges\, Ontario\nN0L 1W0 URL:https://lowerthames-conservation.on.ca/event/family-day-snowshoe-rentals-at-longwoods-road-conservation-area/ LOCATION:Longwoods Road Conesrvation Area\, 8348 Longwoods Road\, Mount Brydges\, Ontario\, N0L 1W0\, Canada CATEGORIES:General END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260212T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260212T170000 DTSTAMP:20260503T050849 CREATED:20260119T203301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T213000Z UID:16109-1770883200-1770915600@lowerthames-conservation.on.ca SUMMARY:Phosphorus: The Balancing Act DESCRIPTION:Phosphorus: The Balancing Act\n\nExploring the science\, successes\, and strategies behind soil health. \nPhosphorus: The Balancing Act – Join us on February 12\, 2026\, from 8 am to 5 pm at the John Bradley Centre in Chatham. The agenda is jam-packed\, you’ll hear from experts providing tips\, tools and knowledge for building soil health that can be incorporated into your farming systems. \nThe LTVCA Precision Phosphorus Reduction Program has teamed up with the Sydenham Phosphorus Reduction Initiative at St. Clair Region Conservation Authority for this event. See full details below.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BUY TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda & Speakers\nDate: February 12\, 2026 Time: 8 AM – 5 PM \nLocation:  John Bradley Convention Centre  –   565 Richmond Street\, Chatham\, ON N7M 1R2 \nDetails: $25/person\, light breakfast\, refreshments\, and lunch provided! \nMore Information: Guest speakers include Dale Cowan (Agris Co-op)\, Lori Phillips (AACF)\, Aaron Breimer (CCA\, Moose-Ag)\, and a panel discussion with Ontario Soil Network Farmers\, among many others! \n  \n\n\n\n\nKey Note Speaker: Jill Clapperton\, PhD\, Principal Scientist\, President\, Rhizoterra Inc.\n \nJill Clapperton is an internationally recognized speaker and educator on soil health\, and how to make the transition to healthy soil. She has a PhD in plant ecophysiology\, studying the biochemistry of plant mycorrhizal interactions. Jill worked for 16 years as the Rhizosphere Ecologist at the Ag Canada\, Lethbridge Research Centre in Lethbridge\, AB\, Canada\, before moving to the USA and starting her own consulting company- Rhizoterra Inc. With a strong interest in food security and sovereignty\, Jill had started working with NuLeaf Farms (system design and AI-based automation for Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA))\, developing grow recipes for leafy greens\, fruits\, vegetables\, and medicinal and ceremonial plants. \n“I have worked all over the world in large-scale organic and conventional fruit and vegetable production\, dryland and irrigated grain cropping\, and vineyards. My current project is trying to grow soil-building\, nutritious forage crops to supplement grassfed cattle in south central Kansas\,” Jill shares. \nJill consults with individual farmers\, corporations\, and agencies\, and conducts workshops that offer practical knowledge and understanding of what characterizes healthy soil\, the practices that foster soil health\, and how to measure success using simple and easy tools. Most importantly\, we always have fun while learning. URL:https://lowerthames-conservation.on.ca/event/phosphorus-the-balancing-act/ LOCATION:ON CATEGORIES:General END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260201T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260201T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T050849 CREATED:20260128T181122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T181658Z UID:16193-1769954400-1769961600@lowerthames-conservation.on.ca SUMMARY:Public Snowshoe Rentals at Longwoods Road Conservation Area DESCRIPTION:Get outdoors and try something new! Snowshoe rentals will be available at the Resource Centre / Ska-Nah-Doht Museum for $8 + hst per pair on Sunday\, February 1\, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. weather permitting. Ska-Nah-Doht Village and Museum will be open to the public during this time.\n\n\n\nSnowshoeing is a great way to enjoy the outdoors\, have fun\, connect with nature\, and get in some physical activity.\n\n\n\nReminders:\n– parking is $5 by coin or credit card at the auto-attendant at the front of Longwoods Road Conservation Area\n– snowshoe rentals are $8 + hst per pair (cash preferred)\n– final rental 30 minutes before the end of the rental day/period\n– do not wear high heeled boots\n– stay on the trails or in open spaces\n– do not go into the wooded areas\n– wear light layers\n– bring water along\n\n\nLocation:\nLongwoods Road Conservation Area\n8348 Longwoods Road\nMount Brydges\, Ontario\nN0L 1W0 URL:https://lowerthames-conservation.on.ca/event/public-snowshoe-rentals-at-longwoods-road-conservation-area/ LOCATION:Longwoods Road Conesrvation Area\, 8348 Longwoods Road\, Mount Brydges\, Ontario\, N0L 1W0\, Canada CATEGORIES:General END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260130T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260130T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T050849 CREATED:20260128T180807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T181650Z UID:16189-1769767200-1769788800@lowerthames-conservation.on.ca SUMMARY:Public Snowshoe Rentals at Longwoods Road Conservation Area DESCRIPTION:Get outdoors and try something new! Snowshoe rentals will be available starting at the Resource Centre / Ska-Nah-Doht Museum for $8 + hst per pair on Friday\, January 30\, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. weather permitting. Ska-Nah-Doht Village and Museum will be open to the public during this time.\n\n\n\nSnowshoeing is a great way to enjoy the outdoors\, have fun\, connect with nature\, and get in some physical activity.\n\n\n\nReminders:\n– parking is $5 by coin or credit card at the auto-attendant at the front of Longwoods Road Conservation Area\n– snowshoe rentals are $8 + hst per pair (cash preferred)\n– final rental 30 minutes before the end of the rental day/period\n– do not wear high heeled boots\n– stay on the trails or in open spaces\n– do not go into the wooded areas\n– wear light layers\n– bring water along\n\n\nLocation:\nLongwoods Road Conservation Area\n8348 Longwoods Road\nMount Brydges\, Ontario\nN0L 1W0 URL:https://lowerthames-conservation.on.ca/event/public-snowshoe-rentals/ LOCATION:Longwoods Road Conesrvation Area\, 8348 Longwoods Road\, Mount Brydges\, Ontario\, N0L 1W0\, Canada CATEGORIES:General END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251224 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102 DTSTAMP:20260503T050849 CREATED:20251202T154019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T154133Z UID:15324-1766534400-1767311999@lowerthames-conservation.on.ca SUMMARY:Administration Office Holiday Hours DESCRIPTION:December 24: Closed at Noon\nDecember 25- January 1: Closed\nJanuary 2: Regular Business Hours URL:https://lowerthames-conservation.on.ca/event/administration-office-holiday-hours/ LOCATION:ON CATEGORIES:General END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251218T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251218T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T050849 CREATED:20250514T151621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T151621Z UID:3729-1766066400-1766073600@lowerthames-conservation.on.ca SUMMARY:Board Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://lowerthames-conservation.on.ca/event/board-meeting-5/ LOCATION:ON CATEGORIES:Board Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251121T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251121T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T050849 CREATED:20251104T203103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T192646Z UID:15185-1763715600-1763737200@lowerthames-conservation.on.ca SUMMARY:Autumn Drop-In DESCRIPTION:Let’s celebrate the beauty of fall together! Join us at the C.M. Wilson Conservation Area for a cozy day of connection and creativity. Explore our newly updated classroom space\, colour some colouring pages illustrated by our talented Indigenous Community Educator\, Mariah Alexander\, and take part in a photo scavenger hunt with a small prize for those who complete the challenge! 🍁📷 \nWhether you stay for a while or just drop in\, we’d love to see you there! \n📅 Date: Friday\, November 21st\, 2025\n🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM\n📍 Location: C.M. Wilson Learning Centre\, 21700 Fargo Rd\, Blenheim\, ON \nParking is $5.00 payable by credit card on the Passport App (zone 3023); LTVCA Annual Pass Applies. URL:https://lowerthames-conservation.on.ca/event/autumn-drop-in/ LOCATION:C.M. Wilson Learning Centre\, 21700 Fargo Rd.\, Blenheim\, Ontario\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:General END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251112 DTSTAMP:20260503T050849 CREATED:20250917T202359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T202446Z UID:14354-1762819200-1762905599@lowerthames-conservation.on.ca SUMMARY:Remembrance Day All Offices Closed DESCRIPTION: URL:https://lowerthames-conservation.on.ca/event/remembrance-day-all-offices-closed/ LOCATION:ON CATEGORIES:General END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251016T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251016T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T050849 CREATED:20250514T151551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T151551Z UID:3727-1760623200-1760630400@lowerthames-conservation.on.ca SUMMARY:Board Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://lowerthames-conservation.on.ca/event/board-meeting-4/ LOCATION:ON CATEGORIES:Board Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251013 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251014 DTSTAMP:20260503T050849 CREATED:20250917T202130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T202159Z UID:14351-1760313600-1760399999@lowerthames-conservation.on.ca SUMMARY:Thanksgiving- All Offices Closed DESCRIPTION: URL:https://lowerthames-conservation.on.ca/event/thanksgiving-all-offices-closed/ LOCATION:ON CATEGORIES:General END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251008 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251009 DTSTAMP:20260503T050849 CREATED:20250923T142150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T142726Z UID:14609-1759881600-1759967999@lowerthames-conservation.on.ca SUMMARY:Rain Date\, Large Private Event at Longwoods Road Conservation Area DESCRIPTION:In the event of poor weather on Tuesday\, October 7\, 2025 a large private event involving heavy traffic will be held at Longwoods Road Conservation Area on Wednesday\, October 8\, 2025. URL:https://lowerthames-conservation.on.ca/event/rain-date-large-private-event-at-longwoods-road-conservation-area/ LOCATION:Longwoods Road Conesrvation Area\, 8348 Longwoods Road\, Mount Brydges\, Ontario\, N0L 1W0\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251008 DTSTAMP:20260503T050849 CREATED:20250923T142020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T142626Z UID:14605-1759795200-1759881599@lowerthames-conservation.on.ca SUMMARY:Private Event at Longwoods Road Conservation Area DESCRIPTION:A large private event involving heavy traffic is being held at Longwoods Road Conservation Area on Tuesday\, October 7\, 2025. \nIn the event of poor weather the event will be postponed until Wednesday\, October 8\, 2025. URL:https://lowerthames-conservation.on.ca/event/private-event-at-longwoods-road-conservation-area/ LOCATION:Longwoods Road Conesrvation Area\, 8348 Longwoods Road\, Mount Brydges\, Ontario\, N0L 1W0\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251005T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251005T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T050849 CREATED:20250917T201811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T201933Z UID:14346-1759658400-1759669200@lowerthames-conservation.on.ca SUMMARY:Tree Giveaway DESCRIPTION:This is a sold out event! URL:https://lowerthames-conservation.on.ca/event/tree-giveaway/ LOCATION:ON CATEGORIES:General END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250930 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251003 DTSTAMP:20260503T050849 CREATED:20250505T143043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T141800Z UID:3383-1759190400-1759449599@lowerthames-conservation.on.ca SUMMARY:Chatham-Kent and Lambton Children’s Waterfest DESCRIPTION:This is a large\, private school event\, not open to the public. URL:https://lowerthames-conservation.on.ca/event/chatham-kent-and-lambton-childrens-waterfest/ LOCATION:ON CATEGORIES:General END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250928T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250928T120000 DTSTAMP:20260503T050849 CREATED:20250917T195948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T200409Z UID:14342-1759048200-1759060800@lowerthames-conservation.on.ca SUMMARY:Great Lakes Coastal Cleanup DESCRIPTION:Where: Erieau Beach (1315 Mariners Road Erieau\, ON) URL:https://lowerthames-conservation.on.ca/event/great-lakes-coastal-cleanup/ LOCATION:ON CATEGORIES:General END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250905T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250905T200000 DTSTAMP:20260503T050849 CREATED:20250723T201001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T202122Z UID:8319-1757080800-1757102400@lowerthames-conservation.on.ca SUMMARY:5th Annual Cultivating Conservation Tour DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited! Please join us for the 5th Annual Cultivating Conservation Tour on September 5\, 2025. \nHop on the bus at Two Creeks Conservation Area (21638 1 Kent Road Wheatley\, ON N0P 2P0) for a day of fun in the field touring 5 LTVCA project sites. \nYou will see agriculture and conservation in action across the western Lower Thames Valley region\, with interactive discussions and activities at each location.\nEvent is FREE for all to attend\, participants must register to attend.  Please register online on Eventbrite by clicking here.\nA locally sourced dinner to follow at Two Creeks Conservation Area from 6:00-8:00pm.\nEvent Schedule:\n1:45pm – Arrive at Two Creeks Conservation Area to load the bus.\n2:00-5:30pm – Bus Tour across the western Lower Thames Valley.\n6:00-8:00pm – Dinner under the pavilion at Two Creeks Conservation Area.\nStay tuned! Specific site details to be announced soon.\nFor event questions or assistance registering please contact: Amanda Doucette\, Agricultural Outreach & Communications Technician – amanda.doucette@ltvca.ca or 1-519-354-7310.  URL:https://lowerthames-conservation.on.ca/event/5th-annual-cultivating-conservation-tour/ LOCATION:Two Creeks Conservation Area\, 21638 Kent Road 1\, Wheatley\, Ontario\, N0P2P0\, Canada CATEGORIES:General ORGANIZER;CN="LTVCA":MAILTO:info@ltvca.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250821T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250821T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T050849 CREATED:20250514T151523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T151523Z UID:3725-1755784800-1755792000@lowerthames-conservation.on.ca SUMMARY:Board Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://lowerthames-conservation.on.ca/event/board-meeting-3/ LOCATION:ON CATEGORIES:Board Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250810T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250810T140000 DTSTAMP:20260503T050849 CREATED:20250729T132357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T132415Z UID:7783-1754820000-1754834400@lowerthames-conservation.on.ca SUMMARY:CK Nature Family Event DESCRIPTION: URL:https://lowerthames-conservation.on.ca/event/ck-nature-family-event/ LOCATION:ON CATEGORIES:General END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250706T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250706T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T050849 CREATED:20250505T143015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T162915Z UID:3381-1751796000-1751817600@lowerthames-conservation.on.ca SUMMARY:Artifact Day DESCRIPTION: URL:https://lowerthames-conservation.on.ca/event/artifact-day/ LOCATION:ON CATEGORIES:General END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250619T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250619T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T050849 CREATED:20250514T151455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T151455Z UID:3723-1750341600-1750348800@lowerthames-conservation.on.ca SUMMARY:Board Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://lowerthames-conservation.on.ca/event/board-meeting-2/ LOCATION:ON CATEGORIES:Board Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250517T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250517T170000 DTSTAMP:20260503T050849 CREATED:20250505T142955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T151347Z UID:3379-1747468800-1747501200@lowerthames-conservation.on.ca SUMMARY:Birding at Big O- Family event DESCRIPTION: URL:https://lowerthames-conservation.on.ca/event/birding-at-big-o-family-event/ LOCATION:ON CATEGORIES:General END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250502T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250504T170000 DTSTAMP:20260503T050849 CREATED:20250505T142926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T151347Z UID:3377-1746172800-1746378000@lowerthames-conservation.on.ca SUMMARY:Battle of Longwoods DESCRIPTION: URL:https://lowerthames-conservation.on.ca/event/battle-of-longwoods/ LOCATION:ON CATEGORIES:General END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250417T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250417T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T050849 CREATED:20250514T151424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T151424Z UID:3721-1744898400-1744905600@lowerthames-conservation.on.ca SUMMARY:Board Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://lowerthames-conservation.on.ca/event/board-meeting/ LOCATION:ON CATEGORIES:Board Meeting END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR