Lake Simcoe Buzz: Spring edition

May 2025

Your Buzzworthy News and Updates

Welcome to the spring edition of the 'Buzz' newsletter!

What a great way to kick off spring: warmer days, blooming landscapes, and a sense of renewal. In this edition, we highlight everyone's efforts as we work together to protect and preserve the natural beauty of the Lake Simcoe watershed.

This edition includes:

Conservation News

Nominate today

Conservation Award nominations now open!

Every day, caring and selfless people engage in positive environmental actions that contribute to a more sustainable and healthier watershed. They do it for no other reason than caring about the world they live in. They are heroes in the true sense of the word.

Do you know a group or individual that deserves to be recognized for their environmental work? Nominate them today!

Nomination deadline is June 5, 2025.

Public tree plantings

Get your hands dirty at our tree planting events:

May 3 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Pringle Park, Barrie
May 3 at 10 a.m. at the Community Arboretum, Aurora
May 10 from 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Vivian Creek Park, East Gwillimbury
May 10 from 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Osin Lions Park, King
May 10 from 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. at walkway beside 991 Oaktree Crescent, Newmarket

If you're interested in hosting a planting event, please contact restoration@LSRCA.on.ca.

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Nine spots left for summer camp!

Due to popular demand, a new week of summer camp has been added to the roster from July 21-25. Register now before it's sold out!

Children ages 4-10 will enjoy a fun-filled week of new forest adventures as they spend the day outdoors at Scanlon Creek Conservation Area exploring the forest, connecting to nature and making new friendships.

Programs and Initiatives

Happy Stewardship Week

Small actions, when taken together, create powerful, lasting change. Stewardship Week is a chance to celebrate all the ways individuals, families, and communities across our watershed are stepping up to care for the environment.

Thanks to all who picked up your DIY Seedling Sale trees this past weekend. Don't miss out for 2026 - join our mailing list today!

Need more than a few seedlings for your property? We also do Full Service Planting.

Or if you're part of a green team at work, involved in youth organizations, or you just want to get friends and family together to plant some new trees, organize a planting event and we'll help fund your project.

Every tree helps improve air and water quality. Every native plant supports pollinators and biodiversity. Stewardship is about protecting what we have today and investing in a healthier, more resilient tomorrow.

Have an event or story you want to share? Don't 'bee' shy! Submit it to Lake Simcoe Buzz by emailing communications@LSRCA.on.ca.

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