Saving money & the environment

Trees Ontario is hosting a free workshop for landowners, focusing on Ontario’s 50 Million Trees Program, the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program and other subsidy programs, as well as tree planting techniques. The event is organized by Trees Ontario in partnership with the Ontario Forestry Association and the Ausable Bayfield, Upper Thames River and St. Clair Region Conservation Authorities.
   The workshop will take place on Wednesday, February 17 at the Ilderton Community Centre, from 7-9 pm. Landowners can register online or by calling 1-877-646-1193.

Species of the Month

The wood frog (Rana sylvatica) ranges further north than any other amphibian in North America, persisting north of the Arctic Circle in parts of Nunavut, the Northwest and Yukon Territories, and Alaska. While reptiles and amphibians are not generally associated with ice and snow, this species is able to cope with northern life, having some unique adaptations to withstand extreme conditions, short seasons and varied habitats. 
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Inspiring a Healthy Environment

The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority is one of 36 Conservation Authorities in the Province of Ontario, Canada. Our area of jurisdiction, the upper watershed of the Thames River, covers 3,432 square kilometres in southwestern Ontario and is home to approximately 485,000 people. The Thames is a Canadian Heritage River.