Muskoka Watershed Council
70 Pine Street P1L 1N3 Bracebridge, ON, Canada

Garlic mustard is one of Ontario’s most aggressive forest invaders, and threatens biodiversity. Garlic mustard grows in a wide range of habitats and spread quic...kly along roadsides, trails, and fence lines. Learn more about garlic mustard and how to manage it: https://bit.ly/3bowWgi #InvSpWk See more

In #Muskoka, both the Southern ON version AND the Northern ON version of the #GrowMeInstead guide cover our area! Lots of great ideas for your spring gardens. #InvSpWk

Did you know that Birds Canada has online courses? They currently have 3 courses on their free learning platform, including a beginner birding by ear course, a guide to making your home bird-friendly, and a bird sketching tutorial. https://www.birdscanada.org/online-courses/

We are currently experiencing a major water outage impacting most Town of Bracebridge, Muskoka customers. Work is underway to repair. Water is available at Kirby's Beach Water Treatment Plant located at 1601 Beaumont Drive. More updates to follow.

Fish without a licence - Canadian residents can fish in Ontario without buying a fishing licence, during February 13-15, 2021. Tips on fishing with kids Relax! ...Bring a smile and an open mind. Keep it simple. An inexpensive rod and reel, with live bait and a bobber, will get you off to a good start. Fish from shore. Kids sometimes need a chance to run around. Fish for little fish. Kids often care more about the number of fish they catch than the size. Sunfish and other pan-sized fish are plentiful and easy to hook. Make it fun. Encourage patience, cooperation, and trying something new. Teach skills. Kids learn by doing. Help children problem-solve. Lines get tangled. Hooks get snagged. Fish stop biting. Identifying a problem and finding its solution is a valuable skill. Be flexible. If your child is too excited to sit still with a bobber and live bait, change tactics or move to a different spot. Be a good eco-citizen. Don’t litter, follow the fishing regulations, and release any fish you don’t plan to eat. Don’t stay too long. End your trip on a high note. #adfsf #family #fishing #fun #conservation #shoreline #conservancy