Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation
120 Bayview Parkway L3Y 3W3 Newmarket, ON, Canada

Not quite yet! #ruffday #doggydisappointments #barkpark #ScanlonCreek

It's Go Birding Day! To celebrate, take some time to learn about the Meadow Project happening at Rogers Reservoir. Not only will they be planting a beautiful meadow, the hope is that by doing so, they'll create habitat for the eastern meadowlark and bobolink to return too. Learn more about the The Meadow Restoration Project here: https://www.lsrca.on.ca/Pages/Meadow-Restoration.aspx ... Start viewing at 4:48. Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation is proud to support and partner with Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority - LSRCA on projects like this and we couldn't do it without you. Thank you! https://youtu.be/Q0ipx4aQkdg?t=288

Happy Day! This Earth Day we challenge you to participate from home! Did you know that you can help by reducing your digital pollution? Take a peek at this #EarthDayAtHome link for inspiration on how to become more earth friendly with your food, energy, waste, sustainable mobility, and nature choices!... https://earthday.ca/april-22/campaign/earthdayathome/

Gosh, we miss you! It's National Volunteer Week and the theme is "The Value of One, the Power of Many!" One day soon, we'll be able to get together to plant trees, do clean-ups and even get dressed up for our Annual Conservation Dinner all for the betterment of the Lake Simcoe watershed! Until then... know that we appreciate you! #NVW

FYI the Scanlon Creek Bark Park is closing soon for annual maintenance...

DYK... tomorrow is Go Birding Day! We thought we'd give you some ways to celebrate tomorrow. Pick the one that's right for you (or do all 3!) 1) Hang up a bird feeder and learn about the various foods loved by our feathery friends... 2) Take photos of birds that you can see in your own garden or local area 3) Visit a local conservation area and experience them first hand https://www.lsrca.on.ca/enjoytheoutdoors/conservationareas Happy birding! Learn more here: https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/go-birding-day/

It's that time of year... when Midges begin to appear! What are they and what do they mean for Lake Simcoe? Learn more about those little bugs close to the water in this latest news article here: https://www.simcoe.com//10366443-what-are-all-those-bugs-/

Hoppy long weekend! Our virtual offices will be closed on Friday April 2nd and will re-open again on Tuesday April 6th when "some-bunny" will be happy to help you. Stay safe and why not hop on over to a Conservation Area near you!

It’s a brand new year... how are you starting it off?

Happy New Year!

Only one more day left for the Give a Little Green campaign. Will you help us reach our goal? https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/givealittlegreen2020 #GiveaLittleGreen

Our final video to share with you in 2020... A Marvelous Meadow Restoration! Learn how the expert team from Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority - LSRCA is going to change an old farmers field into a marvelous meadow at Rogers Reservoir. Maybe one day soon, we'll see the Bobolink return! Want to help more projects like these around the Lake Simcoe Watershed? Why not "Give a Little Green" this Holiday Season and help us reach our $50,000 year end goal... Only 2 more days... to make your Year End donation! https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/givealittlegreen2020 #GiveaLittleGreen

Bringing the Springs back to Pangman Springs! In our next video installment, learn the details behind the Online Pond Removal at Pangman Springs. See an overhead view how the expert restoration team from Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority - LSRCA removes an online pond and learn about the ongoing work on a meadow restoration project at Pangman Springs. Help us support more LSRCA projects like this around Lake Simcoe with the "Give a Little Green" campaign this Holiday ...Season. Be sure to get your donation in by December 31, 2020 for tax purposes. Give a Little Green: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/givealittlegreen2020 #GiveaLittleGreen

#ICYMI World Fisheries Day was this past weekend! We love to support projects that help protect our fish! River Researcher Rob usually plays an important role in these projects. Learn more about him and his role at LSRCA. #WorldFisheriesDay #RiverResearcherRob

Congratulations to Rob Baldwin, new Chief Administrative Officer at Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority - LSRCA!

Next up... Breaking Down "Fish" Barriers at Sheppard's Creek! Pieces of an old cement sawmill used to construct an old bridge were getting in the way of fish trying to get upstream in Sheppard's Bush! See how breaking down this barrier not only allowed for safe fish passage, but a safe crossing for visitors too. Did you know that LSCF has helped fund over 60 projects in the last 5 years around Lake Simcoe?!... Help us support more LSRCA projects like this around Lake Simcoe with the "Give a Little Green" campaign this Holiday Season. https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/givealittlegreen2020 #GiveALittleGreen

Grab your boots, trail mix, water and today your hat and mitts because it's National Take A Hike Day! What new (or old) places will you explore on this beautiful snowy day around Lake Simcoe? #takeahikeday #stepintonature #LakeSimcoe

Great news for Lake Simcoe!

When you go home Tell them of us and say, For your tomorrow We gave our today.... #LestWeForget #WeRemember

Hope you’re enjoying some of these warm summertime temps around Lake Simcoe!

ICYMI a fun Friday read! Frankie Flowers Ferragine and Bradford Councillor Ferragine share about their own Roughin' it for a Reason camping experience and their excitement to help raise $40,000 for the new Nature Centre at Scanlon Creek. https://www.bradfordtoday.ca//roughin-it-for-a-reason-rais... #RoughinitforaReason #ConnectCampaign #myscanlonstory

We've got TEE-rific news! The results are in for the Dalt Hicks Invitational Golf Tournament and $58,800 was raised for the Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation! THANK YOU! Back in September, golfers were invited to participate this year at Wooden Sticks Golf Club for a fun, safe day out on the course to help raise money for the foundation and we're so grateful they did!... A big thank you to our organizers, sponsors, golfers, volunteers and the staff at Wooden Sticks for providing a safe environment for us to play in. For event photos and to see a list of sponsors click here: https://www.lakesimcoefoundation.ca//dalton-hicks-golf-tou

Happy World Mental Health day. It’s proven that being outdoors in nature has a positive affect on our mental health and well being. Be sure to get outside and enjoy our beautiful Lake Simcoe! #WorldMentalHealthDay

A beautiful Lake Simcoe view from Beaverton this morning #lakesimcoeviews

We’re working on a special project today! #sneakpeek #comingsoon

Celebrating and recognizing Nicole, Dana, Trevor, Cassandra and Katie from Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority - LSRCA's amazing team of #outdooreducators #WorldTeacherDay2020 #WorldTeachersDay #myscanlonstory #ConnectCampaign We're so proud to support the incredible work they do! Thanks for educating the next generation of environmental champions!

Happy National Forest Week!

Wow, what a night! #RoughinitforaReason was one for the books. A big thank you to all of our campers, donors, volunteers and sponsors who all helped to make the night happen. Did you miss some of the programming? It's all still available online via Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority - LSRCA Facebook page. Are you ready... *drumroll please* Altogether, we raised just shy of $40,000 for the new Nature Centre at Scanlon Creek! Thank you! Still want to make a donatio...n? Don't fret! You can still sponsor your favourite camper online here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/roughinitforareason2020 Below is a pic of our virtual host Frankie Flowers and Peter Ferragine - Ward 5 Councillor BWG the morning after the big night. Apparently one of them snores ... can you guess which one?

Roughin' it for a Reason is underway! Follow along on Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority - LSRCA facebook page!

Today’s the day! Are you ready to camp in the cold or in comfort? We’ve got you covered with campfire music, activities, a bonfire, cooking demo and so much more! See you at 6! Watch the event live from Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority - LSRCA instagram page. Their handle is @lakesimcoeconservation Curious about what's going on!? Follow the event hashtag to see live photos and videos of our campers. #RoughinitforaReason... Be apart of the campout and help us reach our goal! https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/roughinitforareason2020 #RoughinitforaReason

The tents are already popping up around the watershed for #roughinitforareason tonight! Good luck to all of our campers!!

Time’s running out don’t get caught without your gear! There's only a few hours before the Roughin’ it for a Reason campout begins. We’re building a NEW Nature Centre at Scanlon Creek and we need your help you better hurry and get those last minute donations in! Support a camper here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/roughinitforareason2020

Another incentive to donate to #roughinitforareason! What a great prize pack. Thank you Cabela's!

Mayor Jeff Lehman and his daughter Cassie have a special Roughin' it for a Reason message for you and share why the Nature Centre is important to them. Mayor Lehman will be camping out tomorrow night to help raise funds for the new Nature Centre at Scanlon Creek! You can sponsor him here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Jeff-Lehman Right now, he's working towards having pillows! But I'm sure Mayor Lehman would really appreciate his morning coffee... help him camp in comfort! It could get chilly tomorrow night! #RoughinitforaReason

Need a new recipe idea for Thursday night? Check out this easy & delicious one pot dinner ... a perfect campfire meal to enjoy while #RoughinItForAReason. View the extended cut here: https://youtu.be/yP_y_AVuth0 Tune in on Thursday at 7:30pm and Darryl will share his favourite family apple crisp recipe Thanks Cabela's!