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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260418T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260418T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T130845 CREATED:20260410T131415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T131415Z UID:16986-1776506400-1776517200@lowerthames-conservation.on.ca SUMMARY:Tree Giveaway (Western) Pickup- Registration Required DESCRIPTION: URL:https://lowerthames-conservation.on.ca/event/tree-giveaway-western-pickup-registration-required/ LOCATION:ON END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260424 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260428 DTSTAMP:20260503T130845 CREATED:20260310T165829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T140231Z UID:16577-1776988800-1777334399@lowerthames-conservation.on.ca SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge DESCRIPTION:People-Powered Science\nA webinar on citizen scienceMarch 19\, 20266:30 p.mClick Below to Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n P.D Day Activities\nApril 24\, 2026C.M Wilson Consrvation Area (21799 Fargo Rd Blenheim)Peers Wetland (29644 Kimball Rd Wallaceburg)More Information Coming Soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chatham City Nature Challenge iNaturalist Page URL:https://lowerthames-conservation.on.ca/event/city-nature-challenge/ LOCATION:ON CATEGORIES:General END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260424T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260424T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T130845 CREATED:20260417T200705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T200705Z UID:17096-1777032000-1777046400@lowerthames-conservation.on.ca SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge at C.M. Wilson Conservation Area DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, April 24\, 2026 head out to C.M. Wilson Conservation Area to take part in the City Nature Challenge from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. \n\nJoin us for guided walks at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.\nBorrow nets and bug viewers\, or binoculars from our equipment ‘library.’\nExplore our hands-on furs\, feathers\, bones\, bugs\, and other specimens.\nHead to the pond to try dip netting for benthic insects.\n\n📅 Date: Friday\, April 24\, 2026\n🕘 Time: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.\n📍 Location: C.M. Wilson Learning Centre\, 21799 Fargo Rd.\, Blenheim\, ON \nParking is $5.00 payable by credit card on the Passport Parking App (zone 3023); LTVCA Annual Pass Applies. URL:https://lowerthames-conservation.on.ca/event/city-nature-challenge-at-c-m-wilson-conservation-area/ LOCATION:C.M. Wilson Learning Centre\, 21700 Fargo Rd.\, Blenheim\, Ontario\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:General ORGANIZER;CN="LTVCA":MAILTO:info@ltvca.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260425T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260425T120000 DTSTAMP:20260503T130845 CREATED:20260410T132212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T133040Z UID:16990-1777111200-1777118400@lowerthames-conservation.on.ca SUMMARY:Tree Giveaway (Eastern) Pickup-Registration Required DESCRIPTION: URL:https://lowerthames-conservation.on.ca/event/tree-giveaway-eastern-pickup-registration-required/ LOCATION:ON CATEGORIES:General END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTSTAMP:20260503T130845 CREATED:20260420T131327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T131342Z UID:17108-1777593600-1777679999@lowerthames-conservation.on.ca SUMMARY:Large Private Event On-Site at Longwoods Road Conservation Area DESCRIPTION:There will be a large private event taking place throughout the day on Friday\, May 1\, 2026. Please be advised that some areas of the conservation area will not be accessible to the public. \nSka-Nah-Doht Museum will be closed to the public for the entire day. URL:https://lowerthames-conservation.on.ca/event/large-private-event-on-site-at-longwoods-road-conservation-area/ LOCATION:Longwoods Road Conesrvation Area\, 8348 Longwoods Road\, Mount Brydges\, Ontario\, N0L 1W0\, Canada CATEGORIES:General ORGANIZER;CN="LTVCA":MAILTO:info@ltvca.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260502T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260502T120000 DTSTAMP:20260503T130845 CREATED:20260310T195348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T202617Z UID:16626-1777716000-1777723200@lowerthames-conservation.on.ca SUMMARY:Big O Birding DESCRIPTION: URL:https://lowerthames-conservation.on.ca/event/big-o-birding/ LOCATION:ON CATEGORIES:General END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260502T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260502T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T130845 CREATED:20260316T192007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T193638Z UID:16681-1777716000-1777737600@lowerthames-conservation.on.ca SUMMARY:Battle of Longwoods\, War of 1812 Re-Enactment DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, May 2 and Sunday\, May 3\, 2026 join us as The Upper Thames Military Re-enactment Society and the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority present the Battle of Longwoods. Re-enactors come together to recreate the Battle of Longwoods and provide a glimpse into life during the early 19th century.\nLongwoods Road Conservation Area will be open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day of the event. Come and experience life as a soldier\, camp follower\, Indigenous member and merchant. Step into an authentically recreated camp – hear the crack of the musket\, the roar of the cannon\, the smell of food being prepared over open fire – there is something for the whole family.\n\nThe weekend will include:– Live action tactical and artillery demonstrations– Live period music throughout each day– Military Medicine Presentation – the Surgeon will demonstrate what types of procedures and medicine was available during this time– Camp Tour – Walk back through time with a guided tour of a historical military encampment.– Mini Militia – Children experience what it was like to become a soldier during the 1800s. They will learn about a soldier’s life in battle\, take part in simple arms drills\, and marching.– Take a stroll through Merchant Row – sutlers\, merchants and artisans are selling items that can be purchased.– Self guided tours through Ska-Nah-Doht Village and the various nature trails throughout Longwoods Conservation Area.\n– Ska-Nah-Doht Museum will be open during the event.– Local Service Club will be providing food for purchase throughout the event\n\n\nAnticipated Schedule:\n10:30 am Battalion Drill\n11:15 am Rations\, Recipes and Realities\n11:30 am Military Surgeon\n12:30 pm War Council\n1:15 pm Camp Tour\n2:00 pm Battle Demonstration\n3:00 pm Mini Militia\n\n\nEntrance per person is $10 for 13 years+\, 12 years and under as well as military in uniform are free.Please Note: LTVCA’s parking pass is not applicable for this event.\n\nFor the most up-to-date information visit: http://www.royal-scots.com/\n\n📅 Date: May 2-3\, 2026\n🕘 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\n📍 Location: Longwoods Road Conservation Area\, 8348 Longwoods Road\, Mount Brydges\, Ont.\, N0L 1W0 URL:https://lowerthames-conservation.on.ca/event/battle-of-longwoods-war-of-1812-re-enactment/ LOCATION:Longwoods Road Conesrvation Area\, 8348 Longwoods Road\, Mount Brydges\, Ontario\, N0L 1W0\, Canada CATEGORIES:General ORGANIZER;CN="LTVCA":MAILTO:info@ltvca.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260503T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260503T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T130845 CREATED:20260316T192204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T193635Z UID:16696-1777802400-1777824000@lowerthames-conservation.on.ca SUMMARY:Battle of Longwoods\, War of 1812 Re-Enactment DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, May 2 and Sunday\, May 3\, 2026 join us as The Upper Thames Military Re-enactment Society and the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority present the Battle of Longwoods. Re-enactors come together to recreate the Battle of Longwoods and provide a glimpse into life during the early 19th century.\n\nLongwoods Road Conservation Area will be open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day of the event. Come and experience life as a soldier\, camp follower\, Indigenous member and merchant. Step into an authentically recreated camp – hear the crack of the musket\, the roar of the cannon\, the smell of food being prepared over open fire – there is something for the whole family.\n\nThe weekend will include:– Live action tactical and artillery demonstrations– Live period music throughout each day– Military Medicine Presentation – the Surgeon will demonstrate what types of procedures and medicine was available during this time– Camp Tour – Walk back through time with a guided tour of a historical military encampment.– Mini Militia – Children experience what it was like to become a soldier during the 1800s. They will learn about a soldier’s life in battle\, take part in simple arms drills\, and marching.– Take a stroll through Merchant Row – sutlers\, merchants and artisans are selling items that can be purchased.– Self guided tours through Ska-Nah-Doht Village and the various nature trails throughout Longwoods Conservation Area.\n– Ska-Nah-Doht Museum will be open to the public during the event.\n– Local Service Club will be providing food for purchase throughout the event\n\nAnticipated Schedule:\n10:30 am Battalion Drill\n11:15 am Rations\, Recipes and Realities\n11:30 am Military Surgeon\n12:30 pm War Council\n1:15 pm Camp Tour\n2:00 pm Battle Demonstration\n3:00 pm Mini Militia\n\nEntrance per person is $10 for 13 years+\, 12 years and under as well as military in uniform are free.Please Note: LTVCA’s parking pass is not applicable for this event.\n\nFor the most up-to-date information visit: http://www.royal-scots.com/\n\n📅 Date: May 2-3\, 2026\n🕘 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\n📍 Location: Longwoods Road Conservation Area\, 8348 Longwoods Road\, Mount Brydges\, Ont.\, N0L 1W0 URL:https://lowerthames-conservation.on.ca/event/battle-of-longwoods-war-of-1812-re-enactment-2/ LOCATION:Longwoods Road Conesrvation Area\, 8348 Longwoods Road\, Mount Brydges\, Ontario\, N0L 1W0\, Canada CATEGORIES:General ORGANIZER;CN="LTVCA":MAILTO:info@ltvca.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260618T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260618T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T130845 CREATED:20260223T151228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T151228Z UID:16334-1781791200-1781798400@lowerthames-conservation.on.ca SUMMARY:Board Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://lowerthames-conservation.on.ca/event/board-meeting-8/ LOCATION:Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority\, 100 Thames St\, Chatham\, ON\, N7L 2Y8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Board Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260820T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260820T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T130845 CREATED:20260223T151343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T151343Z UID:16337-1787234400-1787241600@lowerthames-conservation.on.ca SUMMARY:Board Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://lowerthames-conservation.on.ca/event/board-meeting-9/ LOCATION:Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority\, 100 Thames St\, Chatham\, ON\, N7L 2Y8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Board Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261015T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261015T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T130845 CREATED:20260223T151433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T151433Z UID:16339-1792072800-1792080000@lowerthames-conservation.on.ca SUMMARY:Board Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://lowerthames-conservation.on.ca/event/board-meeting-10/ LOCATION:Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority\, 100 Thames St\, Chatham\, ON\, N7L 2Y8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Board Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261217T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261217T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T130845 CREATED:20260223T151523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T151523Z UID:16341-1797516000-1797523200@lowerthames-conservation.on.ca SUMMARY:Board Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://lowerthames-conservation.on.ca/event/board-meeting-11/ LOCATION:Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority\, 100 Thames St\, Chatham\, ON\, N7L 2Y8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Board Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20270218T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20270218T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T130845 CREATED:20260223T151606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T151606Z UID:16343-1802959200-1802966400@lowerthames-conservation.on.ca SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://lowerthames-conservation.on.ca/event/annual-general-meeting/ LOCATION:Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority\, 100 Thames St\, Chatham\, ON\, N7L 2Y8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Board Meeting END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR