On October 17th, urban residents got a tree for a toonie and did their part to protect Ontario’s treasure, the Bruce Trail. Ontario Power Generation will match the number of trees distributed on October 17th at a future tree planting on a Bruce Trail property – thereby turning each toonie into two trees.
Fall Colours Festival, Kingston ON
October 11th, 2009 // Sponsored By: Ontario NatureOn Sunday, October 11th and Monday October 12th, children, families and nature lovers alike got out into nature, hiked the trails, took wagon rides to the sugar bush, built a bird box, and worked up an appetite at this hands-on conservation event sponsored by Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority, Ontario Nature and OPG Biodiversity 2009.
Harvest Festival in High Park, Toronto ON
October 4th, 2009 // Sponsored By: Ontario NatureOn October 4, 2009, the High Park Harvest Festival gave Torontonians an opportunity to get outside and explore the city’s unique urban wilderness at a fun-filled, activity-packed fair for all ages. The event was sponsored by Ontario Nature and Ontario Power Generation.
Bruce Trail Day, October 4
October 4th, 2009 // Sponsored By: Bruce Trail ConservancyEach Fall, the Bruce Trail Conservancy invites Ontarians to explore the province’s greatest natural treasure and experience the fall colours on Bruce Trail Day. On Sunday October 4th, Bruce Trail Conservancy volunteers were on hand at nine key locations across the Trail to lead guided hikes, allowing visitors to explore Canada’s oldest and longest footpath along the Niagara Escarpment, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.
Cawthra Mulock Nature Reserve Conservation Fair, Newmarket ON
September 20th, 2009 // Sponsored By: Ontario NatureOn September 20, 2009 the Cawthra Mulock Nature Reserve in Newmarket played host to a fun-filled, hands-on, activity-packed Conservation Fair. The event was sponsored by Ontario Nature and Ontario Power Generation.
Tommy Thompson Park Butterfly Migration Festival, Toronto ON
September 13th, 2009 // Sponsored By: Ontario NatureOn September 13, 2009 children, families and nature lovers witnessed the natural phenomenon of butterfly migration at the first ever “Butterfly Migration Festival” at Tommy Thompson Park. The hands-on conservation event was sponsored by Toronto Region Conservation, Ontario Nature and OPG Biodiversity 2009.
Dragonfly Festival, Orillia ON
August 29th, 2009 // Sponsored By: Ontario NatureOn August 29, 2009 the dragonflies and damselflies were the stars of the Dragonfly Festival in Orillia, a hands-on, interactive family conservation event sponsored by Ontario Nature, Ontario Power Generation and “Kids for Turtles” Environmental Education.
Nature Discovery Family Day, London ON
August 23rd, 2009 // Sponsored By: Ontario NatureOn August 23, 2009 kids and their families got outside, had fun and learned about nature at Springbank Park at “Nature Discovery Family Day”, a hands-on, interactive family conservation event sponsored by Ontario Nature, Ontario Power Generation, the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority and the City of London.
Summer on the Trail – Darlington Nuclear
July 7th, 2009Darlington’s Waterfront Trail provided the ideal setting for children, parents and caregivers to explore and learn about nature and the environment during this year’s Tuesdays on the Trail program. With over 1,000 species of plants and animals making the Darlington site their home, our three biodiversity-focused programs – Nutty About Nature (July 7), Dragonfly Hunters (July 14) and Bug World C.S.I. (August 11) – provided the opportunity to learn and experience what the life of a tiny bug, a winged dragonfly or a furry fox might be like on the trail.
Summer on the Trail – Pickering Nuclear
July 7th, 2009Eight weeks and ten events later, Pickering Nuclear’s 2009 Tuesdays on the Trail and Thursdays in the Park programs have certainly generated rave reviews. Throughout July and August, biodiversity programs were prevalent with a wide variety of free, quality programming in a natural outdoor setting. With community partners such as Toronto Region Conservation Authority, Pickering Museum Village, Scientists in School and Driftwood Theatre, Pickering Nuclear Public Affairs staff entertained and enlightened over 1800 community members this summer alone!







