The 13th annual Detroit River Evening will be hosted in person and virtually on June 19 2024 from 6-8 pm at the Ojibway Nature Centre located at 5200 Matchette Rd, Windsor, ON N9C 4E8. Parking is available onsite. Guests will hear updates on the Remedial Action Plan, our updated work plan to meet those goals, and preview the 2023/24 annual report. Not only will you hear about the activities the DRCC has been up to over the past year, you will also hear from some great guest speakers about their work for a better, cleaner, Detroit River. Speakers will be announced shortly! The event is free, light refreshments and snacks will be served, and registration is required. | |
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Tree Planting
Volunteers and the Essex Region Conservation Authority completed another mega tree planting project for Earth Day in the Detroit River (Little River watershed) last month! Thank you to the many Green Teams and individuals who braved the less-than-ideal weather conditions to plant 2000 trees. It was an amazing demonstration of being able to get a job done under adverse weather conditions. A big thank you to Enwin Utilities, Green Sun Rising Inc. and CUPE 543 for their sponsorship of these trees!
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Earth Day at Malden Park
The Detroit River Canadian Cleanup participated in the City of Windsor's annual Earth Day event at Malden Park. We had great discussions about the Detroit River with everyone who came by to visit. We look forward to the event next year.
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Endangered Species Day (May 17)
Every year on the third Friday in May, thousands of people around the world participate in Endangered Species Day by celebrating, learning about, and taking action to protect threatened and endangered species. The Detroit River is home to numerous endangered species including the Northern Madtom, Pugnose Minnow, Lake Sturgeon, and Queensnake.
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World Turtle Day (May 23)
World Turtle Day was created as a yearly observance to help people celebrate and protect turtles and tortoises and their disappearing habitats around the world. DYK that the greatest diversity of turtles in Canada exists in southern Ontario? Detroit River wetlands are home to many different types of turtles including snapping turtles. Learn more about turtles in Ontario.
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Save the date for these great local events! Contact the organizers for more information. | |
Birding for Beginners with Jess Rose
May 16, 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Hillman Marsh Conservation Area, 1826 Mersea Rd 2, Leamington, ON N8H 3V7
Meet Jessica Rose, ERCA's Environmental Educator, as the Shorebird Viewing Shelter for an interactive hike around the Shorebird Habitat. Learn the basics of bird identification, key tools and secrets to successful birding. Bring you scope or binoculars if you have them! This event is included in your gate fee, but space is limited so pre-registration is required. Register here.
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The Sound of Trees
May 19, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., John R. Park Homestead, 915 County Rd 50 E, Essex, ON N0R 1G0
Presented by 4th Wall Music. This is its latest nature awareness concert in collaboration with ERCA. Take a musical stroll through the forest with tree-themed music performed on flute, guitar, harp, and on the unique and haunting electronic Therevox. Concert followed by a guided forest tour. Buy tickets here.
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Malden Park Community Tree Planting
May 25, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Malden Park, 4200 Malden Rd, Windsor, ON
ERCA is hosting another tree planting event in West Windsor! Funding for this initiative has been provided by the Gordie Howe International Bridge Community Benefits Plan. Registration and event details found here.
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Windsor Sportsmen's Club 66th Annual Fishing Derby
May 25, 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Assumption and Reaume Parks, Windsor, ON
The 66th Annual Kids fishing derby for kids 12 and under is taking place on May 25 at Assumption and Reaume Parks. The event occurs rain or shine and free bait will be provided. Awards and a light lunch will occur after the event at the Windsor Sportsmen's Club for the kids. Please bring a rod and containers for the bait. If you don't have a fishing rod, there are a limited number for use.
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W.E Hike for Conservation
June 1, various locations and times
The Essex Region Conservation Foundation is inviting hikers from around the Windsor-Essex region hike for conservation on Saturday, June 1 - just in time for International Trails Day! More information.
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Detroit River Evening
June 19, Ojibway Nature Centre, 5200 Matchette Road, Windsor, ON
The 13th annual Detroit River Evening will be hosted in person and virtually on June 19 2024 in the evening at the Ojibway Nature Centre located at 5200 Matchette Rd, Windsor, ON N9C 4E8. Parking is available onsite. Guests will hear updates on the Remedial Action Plan, our updated work plan to meet those goals and preview the 2023/24 annual report. The event is free, light refreshments and snacks will be served, and registration is required. Register here.
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Extra! Extra! Read all about it! | The Detroit River and Great Lakes in the news. Here are some links to articles that may pique your interest. Click the link to read on. | | |
The Detroit River Canadian Cleanup is a partnership between government, industry, academics, as well as environmental and community organizations that work together to improve the Detroit River ecosystem through a Remedial Action Plan. Our goal is to remove the Detroit River from the list of Great Lakes Areas of Concern. |
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