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Happy Father's Day (on Sunday, June 21, 2026) to all the fathers out there! Canadian residents can fish in Ontario for free, without having to buy a fishing licence, on Father’s Day Weekend (June 20–21, 2026): ontario.ca/page/free-family-… Fishing 101: youtu.be/YcpL1De4htk
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Mark your calendars!!! Save the dates!!! Be sure to put in your calendars August 8 (Love Your Greats Day); August 30 (South Huron Trail Run); and September 3 (Turtle Hatchling Release Event). Learn more in our latest newsletter issue: mailchi.mp/abca/save-the-dat…
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Aquatic biologist Kari Jean, with ABCA, installs a 'Slow Down Turtles Crossing' sign beside Morrison Line. It's turtle nesting season so please slow down 🐢 and help to protect our species-at-risk freshwater turtles. Learn more on our turtles web page: abca.ca/monitoring/plantsani…
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Jun 10
Did you know lawn fertilizers can contaminate drinking water sources? Try natural alternatives like mulched leaves and aeration to keep your lawn green and healthy. For more tips: bit.ly/4asoTwp #SourceWaterON #DrinkingWaterSources #WaterWednesdays
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Today (Saturday, June 6, 2026) is International Trails Day. In 2026, community organizers are bringing back the popular South Huron Trail Run, on Sunday, August 30, 2026. Learn more: abca.ca/events/ Register today: raceroster.com/events/2026/1… #InternationalTrailsDay
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We collected our first clutch of at-risk turtle eggs this week from Woodlands Links in Clinton! 🐢 The turtle nest was in a high-traffic & readily exposed area so with required handling permits, we are incubating them in-house. Donate to Adopt a Turtle: abca.ca/events/
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🌍 Happy World Environment Day! Take positive action today. ✅ Check out the Watershed Report Card: abca.ca/watersheds/reportcar… #WorldEnvironmentDay Plant 🌳 trees, shrubs & native species of 🌱 plants . 💧Test your well water. Protect your well. Maintain your well & septic.
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A $1,000 grant, to a local student, is back in 2026!!! The student environmental award application form & details are on the on the Conservation Foundation’s Projects web page (abca.ca/foundation/projects/). Find out more or apply now: abca.ca/post/?ID=1674
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🐟Protect species at risk like the Black Redhorse. 💧Manage water running off of land. 🌱Enhance wetlands. 🌳Plant trees. 🌐Visit abca.ca for actions you can take, at home and work, to protect water and enhance habitat. 🎬 Watch the reels: youtube.com/@TheAusable/vide…
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Third of 3: Time is running out. The day is drawing to a close. There are only three fish left to study. Will one of them be the Black Redhorse, the elusive species at risk for which they're searching? youtube.com/shorts/QknWA9HAg… Music by TuneTank, courtesy of Pixabay.com
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PART TWO OF TWO! In the second one-minute short video reel, join Ausable Bayfield Conservation's Davin Heinbuck and Kari Jean as they continue to look In Search of the Black Redhorse: youtube.com/shorts/u2y5jliaS… Music by TuneTank, courtesy of Pixabay.com
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PART ONE OF THREE! Watch the documentary In Search of the Black Redhorse. In the first one-minute episode, join Rosalind Chang on the start of the journey as we find out about environmental monitoring: youtube.com/shorts/k-PaKWOxO… Music by TuneTank, courtesy of Pixabay.com
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June is the height of turtle nesting season. 🐢 Stay alert for turtles on roadsides. This is critical to wetland conservation! Wait until it's safe before moving a turtle across the road in the direction it's heading: abca.ca/monitoring/plantsani… (Jory Mullen Photo) #EnviroWeek
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Did you know a drinking water protection zone is an area around municipal drinking water sources where protective measures reduce contamination risks? Find out more: bit.ly/3BcsHA5
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It's Canadian Environment Week! (May 31 to June 6, 2026) You can take positive action today to safeguard water quality, soil health, and habitat for all living things. 🌳🌱💧🐢 Donate to tree planting at FootprintsToForests.com #EnviroWeek #FootprintsToForests
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How do invasive species of plants affect human health and mental well-being? That's discussed in the latest article (June 2026) by Bayfield volunteers Renee Sandelowsky and Helen Varekamp. Read the full article here: abca.ca/post/?ID=1673
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