Upcoming Events
Register now for an upcoming TKC event, webinar, or program!
No Mow MayFor the month of May, The Kensington Conservancy is asking you to refrain from mowing your lawn to help our bees, butterflies, and other wildlife! No Mow May is intended to give our insects and their food supplies a chance to grow and establish before their habitats get mowed down.
If you would like to pledge your commitment to No Mow May, please fill out the form below. |
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Salamander Board CheckThe Kensington Conservancy has 20 salamander boards placed on on the Boyer Preserve only a short hike from The Kensington Conservation Centre. Feel free to join us as we check the boards to see if any salamanders. No guarantees that there will be any though! Sturdy footwear should be worn.
Location: The Kensington Conservation Centre at 69 Boyer Drive in Desbarats, ON Date: May 13, 2022 Time: 9:00am EDT If you have any questions, please contact Corinne at corinne.wilkerson@kensingtonconservancy.org or 705-782-2200. |
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Spring Migration Birding Big DayThe Kensington Conservancy's Spring Migration Birding Big Day is here for the first time, following the success of the annual fall event. It also lands on World Migratory Bird Day!
Find a team or go solo and see how many different bird species you can find throughout the day. Participation is by donation. Date: Saturday May 14, 2022 |
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Adopt-A-Highway Garbage CleanupThe Kensington Conservancy adopted a 3 km stretch of Highway 17 between Smith Road and Kensington Road, just west of Desbarats. We are looking for volunteers to help us clean up the roadside litter. Learn more.
Location: Desbarats Date: Tuesday May 17, 2022 Time: 9:00am EDT |
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Bird Watching OutingJoin staff from The Kensington Conservancy and look for birds as they migrate through the area. Exact details on location will be determined closer to the event date, but we will likely meet at The Kensington Conservation Centre to start.
Location: St. Joseph Channel Area Date: Thursday May 19, 2022 Time: 8:30am |
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Invasive Species of the St. Joseph Channel AreaInvasive species are plants, animals, insects, and pathogens that are introduced to an area and cause harm to the environment, economy, or society. They are considered one of Canada’s greatest threats to the survival of our wild animal and plant life. Learn about which invasive species are known to inhabit the St. Joseph Channel area, why they are harmful and what to do with them if they are found. We will discuss how to identify common invasive species, how to report them using digital tools such as EDDMaps or iNaturalist, and how you can help prevent their spread.
Location: Zoom Date: May 25, 2022 Time: 7:00pm EDT |
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Spring Plant IDJoin staff from The Kensington Conservancy and learn how to identify some of the first plants to emerge and flower in the spring.
Location: The Kensington Conservation Centre Date: May 26, 2022 Time: 9:00am EDT |
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