Cold Creek Watershed Tour        Saturday April 28^th, 2012

Please join the Community Stream Steward Program for an interactive bus tour of the Cold Creek Watershed hosted in partnership with Lower Trent Conservation. Along with local residents, non-profits, and government agencies, we will be travelling from the headwaters of this important coldwater stream system all the way to the mouth at the Trent River – and experiencing the variety of landscapes in between. Guest speakers will share their knowledge on topics including:

•      Natural history of the watershed
•      Local fish communities
•      Wetland ecosystems
•      The roles and responsibilities of Conservation Authorities
•      Land uses within the watershed
•      Monitoring the health of aquatic systems
•      Restoration projects and their impacts

Stops will be made at an assortment of locations to examine local stressors, successful restorations, natural habitat features, and different land uses. Participants will have the opportunity to network with other organizations, members of the public, and professionals in the field throughout the day while sharing their own experiences.

Stream Steward Training      

Stream stewards are individuals who volunteer their time to become directly involved with improving the health of streams on their lands and within their communities. They act as advocates for positive stream stewardship and its benefits to the community and watershed as a whole.

The Community Stream Steward Program offers a free training course on stream stewardship and can provide resources for use in your own restoration projects. Topics include:

Date: Fall 2012 – please contact us for further information.

If you would like more information about any upcoming workshops or have an idea for a workshop in your area, please contact us at:  705-748-6324 or stream_steward@ofah.org