February 2023
Your Buzzworthy News and Updates
Hi there!

The weather is changing and spring is just around the corner, can you feel it? The days are getting longer and very soon, the songbirds will be singing all day! Read on to see what's happening around Lake Simcoe in our February newsletter.

This edition's Lake Simcoe "buzz" includes:
Conservation News
Celebrating 2022 Accomplishments
In January, we hosted our Annual General meeting where Chief Administrative Officer Rob Baldwin highlighted the great work our Conservation Authority staff had accomplished over the course of the year.


To see our accomplishments​ at a glance, take a look at our 2022 infographic.
Spring Into Birding is Back
Start this March Break off enjoying the spectacular outdoors and learning all about the joys of birdwatching!
 
Go on a guided birding hike to learn about the local birds at Scanlon Creek, take a Storywalk, see amazing bird artifacts, make a birdfeeder, hand-feed chickadees and so much more! 

  • Saturday, March 11
  • Open to all ages
  • 9:30am to 12:30pm

For more info and/or to register click here
Grow Your Forest with Us
NOW is the perfect time to plan! Enhance your view, attract wildlife AND save on your heating and cooling costs.

Up to $10,000 available to:
  • Establish a new forest
  • Create a windbreak
  • Connect/enlarge your existing forest

For more information or to book your FREE confidential site visit reach out today at forestry@LSRCA.on.ca or call
1-800-465-0437 Ext 152.
Nature and trails
Tricks for Feeding the Chickadees
Looking for a "Dee-lightful' activity to do over the long weekend? Why not try hand-feeding the chickadees at Scanlon Creek Conservation Area?

Watch this quick instructional video from our Education Team for three easy tricks to feed the chickadees.

Know before you go...

Be sure to only use birdseed, other foods like bread and meat can make the birds very sick.
Don't "Bee" shy! Have an event or story that you want to appear in the next Lake Simcoe Buzz? Submit it by email to communications@lsrca.on.ca.
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