Spend time in nature this winter by visiting the Raisin Region Conservation Authority’s Cooper Marsh, Charlottenburgh Park, and Gray’s Creek conservation areas, which together offer over 20 kilometres of nature trails open year-round at no cost.
“Fun winter activities at conservation areas include snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, winter birdwatching, searching for signs of mammal activity like tracks in the snow, or even just enjoying the experience of walking through a trail surrounded by snow-covered conifers,” says Claudia Munafo, RRCA’s Public Information Coordinator. “Snowshoe rentals are also available during business hours at our administration office at Gray’s Creek.”
The three conservation areas welcomed approximately 173,500 visitors last year.
“Those eager to expand their nature explorations throughout the province can also download Conservation Ontario’s Step Into Nature mobile app, which makes it easy to discover over 300 Conservation Areas in Ontario,” adds Munafo.
For more information, and to access directions and a list of amenities at each RRCA Conservation Area, visit rrca.on.ca/Recreation, call 613-938-3611 or e-mail info@rrca.on.ca
Property owners looking to leave a natural legacy may consider donating environmentally significant land to the RRCA for perpetual preservation. The RRCA is a qualified recipient under Canada’s Ecological Gifts Program and may issue charitable receipts for donations.
The areas are part of over 2,000 acres of environmentally significant land protected and managed by the RRCA to provide recreation and eco-tourism opportunities, strengthen local tree cover, protect sensitive habitat, mitigate the effects of drought and flooding, and enhance the general health and resilience of local watersheds.
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