Fight the Phrag!
Date: Saturday, August 18, 2018 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Collingwood
Volunteers needed!
Phragmites is an invasive plant threatening recreation and wildlife habitat along the Collingwood shoreline.
We'll be cutting this shoreline invader at morning and afternoon work parties at locations along the shoreline, and celebrate with a BBQ lunch. Volunteers can choose which shifts work for their schedule.
To register for this event and for more information, visit
This event is made possible by the support of: NVCA, Georgian Bay Forever, the Town of Collingwood, Blue Mountain Watershed Trust, Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, and community volunteers
With funding provided by: WWF Loblaw Water Fund, Georgian Bay Forever, Great Lakes Guardian Community Fund, and Environment and Climate Change Canada's EcoAction program.
NVCA Board of Directors Meeting
Date: Friday, August 24, 2018 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Tiffin Centre for Conservation, 8195 8th Line, Utopia
The public are invited to attend NVCA Board Meetings.
Click here to view the meeting agenda. Note: agendas are posted 1 week prior to the meeting, and minutes are posted after they are approved.
Beeton Creek Restoration Project - Community Information Workshop
Date: Tuesday, September 11, 2018 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Tottenham Community Centre, 139 Queen St N, Tottenham, ON L0G 1W0
Join NVCA and the South Simcoe Streams Network for a community meeting to learn more about restoration work planned along Beeton Creek in fall 2018.
We’ll be discussing:
- Where and when work will take place
- What improvements are planned
- Benefits to trout and other aquatic life, water quality and recreation
- How you can get involved in this exciting project
The event includes guest presentations from the Town of New Tecumseth and the Nottawasaga Steelheaders.
To register (and automatically enter for a free draw!) email silvia@nottawasaga.com. Advance registration is not required, but encouraged.
Refreshments for the meeting are provided compliments of the Tottenham Lions Club. Foodbank donations welcome.
Funding for this restoration project is provided by: Bruce Power and Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
TD Tree Days - Clearview EcoPark Volunteer Plant
Date: Saturday, September 15, 2018 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 300 Mowat Street North, Stayner
Volunteers Needed!
Clearview Township and NVCA are hosting a TD Tree Days event at the Clearview EcoPark!
We are looking for volunteers to help us plant 250 trees along Lamont Creek. Groups are welcome to attend, as are high school students (eligible for community hours).
Please sign up at tdtreedays.com
Edible Wild Walk - Autumn
Date: Saturday, September 15, 2018 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Tottenham Tract, Simcoe Forest
Karen Stephenson will identify plants and describe their edible and medicinal values, ending off with a wild-plant beverage (bring your own mug). Karen is a certified Master Naturalist who has been a forager for over ten years and a wild food educator for five.
Cost: $20. Pay at event. Cash only.
Registration required, spaces are limited to ensure a high quality experience for all participants.
Click Here to Register
Blue Thumb Landscaping
Date: Tuesday, September 18, 2018 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: 1170 Hwy 26, Midhurst (SCDSB Education Centre), Coldwater Room
Blue Thumb Landscaping: Got a Green Thumb? This is for you!
Join NVCA's Healthy Waters Program Coordinator Shannon Stephens as she talks water conscious gardening with native plants with the Barrie Master Gardeners.
Learn how to create a natural oasis in your backyard, and attract pollinators, songbirds and wildlife!
Large or small, learn about how to garden in a way that protects our waters.
For more information or to register, contact Shannon Stephens at sstephens@nvca.on.ca or 705-424-1479 ext 239
Mushroom Foray
Date: Saturday, September 22, 2018 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Wallwin Tract, near Everett
Have you always wondered what those mushrooms growing under your pine trees are? Are you curious to know about the relationships between mushrooms and trees? Do you wonder why we have mushrooms at all?
If you want these and all your other questions about mushrooms answered, join renowned naturalist Bob Bowles and learn how mushrooms grow, where they grow, how to identify them, their relationship with trees and the soil, and what species are edible.
Cost: $15. Pay at event. Cash only.
Registration required, spaces are limited to ensure a high quality experience for all participants.
Click Here to Register
This event is being organized by the Dufferin Simcoe Land Stewardship Network.
TD Tree Days - Shelburne Volunteer Plant
Date: Sunday, September 23, 2018 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Off Hwy 10; Park at the Shelburne sign (to east)
Volunteers Needed!
We are looking for volunteers to help us plant 300 trees along Walters and Beasley Creeks Groups are welcome to attend, as are high school students (eligible for community hours).
Mushroom Foray
Date: Sunday, September 23, 2018 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Copeland Forest, near Craighurst
Have you always wondered what those mushrooms growing under your pine trees are? Are you curious to know about the relationships between mushrooms and trees? Do you wonder why we have mushrooms at all?
If you want these and all your other questions about mushrooms answered, join renowned naturalist Bob Bowles and learn how mushrooms grow, where they grow, how to identify them, their relationship with trees and the soil, and what species are edible.
Cost: $15. Pay at event. Cash only.
Registration required, spaces are limited to ensure a high quality experience for all participants.
Click Here to Register
TD Tree Days - Minesing Wetlands Volunteer Plant
Date: Saturday, September 29, 2018 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 3332 Baldwick Lane, Utopia, ON L0M 1T2
Volunteers Needed!
NVCA is hosting a
TD Tree Days event at the along the internationally significant Minesing Wetlands!
We are looking for volunteers to help us plant 500 trees along the Mad River. Groups are welcome to attend, as are high school students (eligible for community hours).
Festival at Fort Willow
Date: Saturday, September 29, 2018 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Fort Willow Conservation Area
Come to Fort Willow and witness life as it was during the early 19th century with hands-on demonstrations for all ages!
- military, First Nations and voyageur encampments
- cannon and musket firing demonstrations
- re-enactors and authentic demonstrations of medicine, sewing, cooking, weaving, blacksmithing and more
- children’s activities including musket drills, candle making and beading
FREE ADMISSION. Food and beverages will be available for sale. Cash only please.
This year we are pleased to be part of Doors Open Ontario - Simcoe County!
For further details, maps, parking information and more, visit the Friends of Historic Fort Willow. (This information will be available in late summer.)
This event is sponsored by the Friends of Fort Willow, NVCA, the Township of Springwater and the Rotary Club.
Hike the Bruce - Small Halls Festival Event
Date: Sunday, September 30, 2018 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Nottawasaga Bluffs Conservation Authority
This is an escorted hike on the Bruce Trail at the Nottawasaga Bluffs Conservation Area. You won't want to miss the spectacular 'clear views' from the look out!
Free admission as part of the Small Halls Festival.
Meet at the Singhampton Community Centre on Sunday September 30, 2018 at 11:00 AM sharp. Dress for the weather. Please bring your own water and snacks.
This event is one of over 30 activities taking place during the award-winning Small Halls Festival in Clearview Township. The Small Halls Festival celebrates the very best of rural living, contemporary art, live music and culinary delights at the eight small Halls in Clearview. There are free and low-cost family events, plus headliner events.
NVCA Board of Directors Meeting
Date: Friday, October 26, 2018 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Tiffin Centre for Conservation, 8195 8th Line, Utopia
The public are invited to attend NVCA Board Meetings.
Click here to view the meeting agenda. Note: agendas are posted 1 week prior to the meeting, and minutes are posted after they are approved.
NVCA Board of Directors Meeting
Date: Friday, December 14, 2018 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Tiffin Centre for Conservation, 8195 8th Line, Utopia
The public are invited to attend NVCA Board Meetings.
Click here to view the meeting agenda. Note: agendas are posted 1 week prior to the meeting, and minutes are posted after they are approved.
Christmas Bird Count for Kids
Date: Saturday, January 5, 2019 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Tiffin Centre for Conservation, Utopia
Come out and help us count the birds making their winter home at Tiffin! Learn about local birds and collect real scientific data at this family-friendly event.
Check back in December for registration information.
Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival
Date: Saturday, April 6, 2019 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Tiffin Centre for Conservation, 8195 8th Line, Utopia
A springtime tradition! Maple syrup takes centre stage at the Spring Tonic festival, with a pancake and sausage breakfast served daily until 2 p.m.
This event runs both Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7. Check back for more details.
Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival
Date: Sunday, April 7, 2019 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Tiffin Centre for Conservation, 8195 8th Line, Utopia
A springtime tradition! Maple syrup takes centre stage at the Spring Tonic festival, with a pancake and sausage breakfast served daily until 2 p.m.
This event runs both Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7. Check back for more details.
