July 2025
| WED 2 | Madoc Public Library Drop in from 2 – 4 pm  | Discover Lower Trent Conservation – where nature, wildlife, and waterways come together! Explore our scenic conservation areas, learn about the diverse species that call this watershed home, and find out what makes the Lower Trent watershed such a special place to protect and enjoy. |
| SAT 12 | IncrEDIBLE Edible Festival 10 am – 5 pm  | Lower Trent Conservation will be at the IncrEdible Edibles Festival in the Kids Zone with fun activities and demonstrations for all ages! Learn about the exciting natural world in Trent Hills and the Lower Trent watershed. |
| MON 14 | Alnwick-Haldimand Public Library- Grafton Branch 2 – 3:30 pm | Through interactive learning and presentation, community members will learn about the different parts of plants, various native pollinator species, their habitat, how pollination occurs, and the benefits to our ecosystem. Community members will create their own pollinator seed balls. |
| FRI 18 | Stirling-Rawdon Public Library 10:30 am – 12:30 pm | Lower Trent Conservation’s Source Water Protection program offers hands-on, interactive learning to inspire environmental awareness. Using a 3D watershed map and models, participants explore where Stirling’s municipal water comes from and how we all help keep it clean and safe—past, present, and future. |
| Sat 26 | Invasive Species Pull Day Bleasdell Boulder Conservation Area 10 am – 12:30 pm | Help protect the natural beauty of Bleasdell Boulder Conservation Area! Join us for a hands-on volunteer day to remove invasive plants and support local biodiversity. No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm! Gloves and equipment are provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own. Don’t forget water and weather-appropriate clothing—rain or shine! |
| WED 30 | Summer Fest! Goodrich-Loomis Conservation Area 10:30 am – 3:00 pm | Join us for a FREE day of summer fun at Goodrich-Loomis Conservation Area! Enjoy games, crafts, a campfire with marshmallows (weather permitting), and more—perfect for the whole family. Bring a picnic and spend the afternoon with us, rain or shine! |
August 2025
| TUES 5 | Alnwick-Haldimand Public Library- Roseneath Branch Drop in from 2 – 3:30 pm | Through interactive learning and presentation, community members will learn about the different parts of plants, various native pollinator species, their habitat, how pollination occurs, and the benefits to our ecosystem. Community members will create their own pollinator seed balls. |
| THURS 7 | Brighton Public Library 2 – 4 pm | Join Lower Trent Conservation to learn what a watershed is and explore the exciting elements that make up the Lower Trent watershed. Through a collection of hands-on activities and demonstrations, including the interactive AR sandbox! Learn how the water ways and the land interact together and the many roles of Lower Trent Conservation within the watershed! |
| FRI 8 | Stirling-Rawdon Public Library 10:30 am – 12:30 pm | Through interactive learning and presentation, community members will learn about the different parts of plants, various native pollinator species, their habitat, how pollination occurs, and the benefits to our ecosystem. Community members will create their own pollinator seed balls. |
| FRI 8 | Stirling-Rawdon Public Library 10:30 am – 12:30 pm | Lower Trent Conservation presents an interactive program about wetlands. Through hands-on activities, participants will discover how wetlands filter water, provide habitat for wildlife, and help prevent erosion. The program includes a water filter experiment, turtle models, and guides to explore wetland species, as well as a felt board activity featuring wetland wildlife for hands-on exploration. Additionally, there will be an erosion control demonstration. To wrap up the experience, participants will have the opportunity to reflect through themed colouring pages. |
| WED 14 | Madoc Public Library 2 – 4 pm | TBD |
| SAT 16 | Hastings Waterfront Festival | TBD |
