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The Grand River Conservation Authority is hosting a free workshop on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, where Forestry Specialists will be speaking about ways for landowners to protect and enhance the natural features on their properties. The event will take place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Wellington County Museum and Archives (0536 Wellington Rd. 18, Fergus ON).
The workshop is geared to rural landowners with properties larger than 2.5 acres.  Attendees will work through...
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Check out the  February 2019 issue of Grand Actions .   This issue has many stories from across the Grand River watershed, including:
A look at last year’s ice jams on the Grand and the GRCA’s flood management system
The recent GRCA Board election results
Work being undertaken in Brantford to restore grassland habitat
How corporations are connecting with our volunteer program
How our March Break day camp program connects...
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There are still spots available for March Break Adventure Day Camp at nature centres in Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph and Brantford.
Camp activities from March 11 to 15 may include snow shoeing, snow sculptures, animal tracking, feeding the chickadees and campfires. Activities are adjusted to the weather, but participants go outside daily to explore the fields and forests that surround the nature centre. Campers will have days filled with nature-themed activities, outdoor play...
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The 2019 camping season is nearly here and the Grand River Parks camping reservation system will be open for reservations online and over the phone on March 1.
The reservation system at www.grcacamping.ca  provides 24-hour online reservation service until mid-October, when the camping season closes.
As well, a call centre is available for those who want to reserve a campsite by phone. The call centre, which can be reached toll-free at 1-877-558-GRCA (4722), is open...
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The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) will spend more than $35 million this year on programs that protect life and minimize property damage from flooding and erosion, improve the health of the Grand River watershed, connect people to the environment through outdoor experiences and manage land holdings in a responsible and sustainable way.
The budget was approved by the GRCA board on Friday, February 22, 2019. The board is made up of 26 members appointed by the municipalities...
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