Lower Thames

Nature Journaling at Longwoods Road Conservation Area
2026-08-13 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-20 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Longwoods Road Conesrvation Area, 8348 Longwoods Road, Mount Brydges, Ontario, N0L 1W0, Canada
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.

Cultivating Conservation Tour
2026-08-19 09:30 - 15:30 | Longwoods Road Conesrvation Area, 8348 Longwoods Road, Mount Brydges, Ontario, N0L 1W0, Canada
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 Amanda.doucette@ltvca.ca or 519-354-7310 ext. 233.

Corn Husk Doll Making at C.M. Wilson Learning Centre
2026-08-19 12:00 - 16:00 | C.M. Wilson Learning Centre, 21700 Fargo Rd., Blenheim, Ontario, Ontario, Canada
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.

Board Meeting
2026-08-20 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-15 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority, 100 Thames St, Chatham, ON, N7L 2Y8, Canada

Pottery Making at Longwoods Road Conservation Area
2026-08-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Longwoods Road Conesrvation Area, 8348 Longwoods Road, Mount Brydges, Ontario, N0L 1W0, Canada
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.

Bug Safari and Play with Clay at C.M. Wilson Learning Centre
2026-08-22 10:00 - 16:00 | C.M. Wilson Learning Centre, 21700 Fargo Rd., Blenheim, Ontario, Ontario, Canada
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

Forest Therapy Walk at Longwoods Road Conservation Area
2026-08-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Longwoods Road Conesrvation Area, 8348 Longwoods Road, Mount Brydges, Ontario, N0L 1W0, Canada
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 meghan.king@ltvca.ca.
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

Birds of Prey Walk and Learn at Longwoods Road Conservation Area
2026-08-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Longwoods Road Conesrvation Area, 8348 Longwoods Road, Mount Brydges, Ontario, N0L 1W0, Canada
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

Cyanotype Sun Prints at C.M. Wilson Conservation Area
2026-08-25 13:00 - 16:00 | C.M. Wilson Learning Centre, 21700 Fargo Rd., Blenheim, Ontario, Ontario, Canada
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

Guided Trail Walk at Sharon Creek Conservation Area
2026-09-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Sharon Creek Conservation Area 4212 Springer Rd., Delaware, ON. N0L 1E0, 412 Springer Rd., Delaware, Ontario, N0L 1E0, Canada
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.

Annual General Meeting
2027-02-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority, 100 Thames St, Chatham, ON, N7L 2Y8, Canada
