SCRCA - Events


Events Maple Syrup Festival March 17-18, 2012 9am-4pm A.W. Campbell Conservation Area will be the site of the Annual Maple Syrup Festival. The Alvinston Firefighters will be providing their traditional pancake and sausage meals at the Alvinston Community Centre, just a 5 minute drive from the Conservation Area. Visitors to the Festival will be able to travel into the past and see how maple syrup was produced by Native Canadians and early pioneers. Demonstrations of modern syrup production will also be highlighted. A. W. Campbell Conservation Area is located on Shiloh Line, 3 km. east of Alvinston off County Rd. 79. For more information, contact the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority at (519) 245-3710.
Reel Paddling Film Festival March 23, 2012 7:00 p.m. Join us to explore the outdoors through film. The St. Clair Region Conservation Authority and Canoe Water Adventuring are hosting the Reel Paddling Film Festival (www.reelpaddlingfilmfestival.com). Several award winning films on canoe and kayak adventure around the world featuring wildlife encounters, personal adventure and stunning scenery will be screened. The festival is being held on Friday April 15 at 7:00pm at the SDCI/Holy Cross Auditorium. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students with all proceeds going to projects to protect species at risk. For tickets and information contact Kevan Baker, St. Clair Region Conservation Authority 519 245-3710 ext. 216
Sydenham River Canoe Race 2011 Results photos April 22, 2012 Registration 10:00 - 11:00, Race Start 11:20 pm Canoeists, whether they're competitive or fun-loving will enjoy the annual Sydenham River Canoe Race. The race, which is sponsored by the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority, begins on Mosside Road just west of County Road 79 north of Cairo and features 10 classes and three different race lengths. All classes finish at the Shetland Conservation Area on Lambton County Road 2. This event is cosponsored by the St. Clair Region Conservation Foundation. Participants are being asked, on a voluntary basis, to seek sponsors for their efforts. The funds raised will be used to help support outdoor education for school children in the St. Clair region. In the five mile races the classes are recreation, staff, V.I.P. and touring (the over 50 crowd). The recreation class is open to everyone while the staff class is for staff of the Authority and other government and municipal agencies. The V.I.P. class is open to Authority members, councilors, Media, M.P.'s, M.P.P.'s. The seven and twelve mile races include ladies, mixed, kayak and expert classes. The race is sanctioned by the Ontario Marathon Canoe Racers Association. Participants must supply their own canoe or kayak. Trophies are presented to all first place winners and ribbons are given to the top six winners in each class. In addition the top fundraiser will receive a trophy. Registration for the race is from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and all races begin at 11:20 a.m. In the event of poor weather, please listen to local radio stations or call 882-2399 for a message. Click here to download the event poster and pledge sheet. You can also call Sharon at the Lorne C. Henderson Conservation Area at (519) 882-2399. Canoe Race Route Map Top of Page
Trails Open - Strathroy Water Trail Paddle Day May 26, 2012 Centennial Park, Strathroy (Skate Board Park), 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. People may bring their own canoe or kayak or Canoe Water Adventuring (local canoe outfitter) will supply canoes at no charge for people interested in exploring the water trail along the Sydenham River. click here for poster
Denning Brothers Funeral Home Memorial Forest Dedication TBA 2:00 p.m. Centennial Park, Strathroy The Denning Brothers Funeral Home is a participant with the St. Clair Region Conservation Foundation’s Memorial Forest Program. For each family served by funeral home, a tree is planted in memory of their loved one. Each year a dedication is held to celebrate the lives of those who have passed away. This program is unique for the Foundation since trees are planted throughout the Strathroy area on public lands, wherever there is a need. For more information contact: Rick Battson, Director of Communications (519)245-3710, rbattson@scrca.on.ca Top of Page
Geocaching at Wawanosh TBA 9:00 - 2:00 Wawanosh Wetlands Conservation Area This year’s event will be held on Sunday August 28th at Wawanosh Wetlands Conservation Area with various activities to enjoy, INCLUDING 3 CANOE CACHES. Meet other Geocachers, enjoy the wetlands, discover new caches. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Please bring your own lunch. Wawanosh Wetlands Conservation Area is a 10 minute drive from the Bluewater Bridge so cachers from both sides of the border will be more than welcome. (exit at Airport Road and head south. Turn right on London Line, then right at the lights onto Blackwell Side Road. Cross back over the 402. WWCA is just ahead on the left. Follow signs for parking. Please be prepared for the weather. Suggested $5.00 donation to help cover the cost of the facilities and canoe rentals. Prize table items will be gratefully accepted at the event. New Geocachers can register for an instructional session. A few Garmin e-trex Legends will be available to borrow for this event in exchange for valid Photo Identification. SPECIAL FEATURE Paddle to 3 Caches: Canoes and safety equipment to be supplied on day of event only. NOTES: Ticks have been identified in the wetlands area. Long sleeves and long pants are suggested. Insect repellent with 10% Deet is also recommended
Trails Open - A Geocaching Adventure September 9, 2012 9:00 - 3:00 Lorne C. Henderson Conservation Area Explore L.C. Henderson Conservation Area with a “Geocaching Twist” Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunt which uses a global positioning system (GPS) unit to locate a hidden cache (treasure). Walk along the trails of the 115 hectare wetlands/forested habitat and bring your GPS receiver to discover the excitement of Geocaching . A limited number of GPS receivers will be available to borrow. A laptop will be set up to upload the coordinates to your GPS (if your GPS needs a special cable please bring it).
McKenzie & Blundy Memorial Forest Dedication September 16, 2012 2pm Wawanosh Wetlands Conservation Area The McKenzie and Blundy Memorial Forest Dedication commemorates all of the trees planted in the memorial forests over the last year through the McKenzie and Blundy Funeral Home in Sarnia. Trees are a very fitting tribute. They act as a living testimony - a testimony which speaks to the future of our planet. When we celebrate the human spirit by investing in forests, we not only bestow honour upon our loved ones, we also enrich our environment by helping to fulfil the urgent need for green space. Over the last 20 years more than 5,000 trees have been dedicated in memory of loved ones at the McKenzie and Blundy Memorial Forests. In addition to the Wawanosh Wetlands Conservation Area, trees have been planted at the Perch Creek Habitat Management Area, also in the City of Sarnia. Top of Page
St. Clair Region Conservation Foundation Memorial Forest Dedication September 23, 2012 2pm Lorne C. Henderson Conservation Area The St. Clair Region Conservation Foundation sponsors a dedication ceremony all the trees planted in memory of loved ones throughout the region not dedicated through specific funeral homes. This ceremony is held at the Lorne C. Henderson Conservation Area near Petrolia. Top of Page