Kawartha Conservation Update

Low cost tree seedlings available in bulk  

Tree seedlings available

Choose from 13 species, including White Pine, European Larch and White Cedar.

Planting trees is a great way to create windbreaks, shelter belts and wildlife habitat. They can also provide soil and stream bank stability, and help filter water, recharge acquifers, and clean the air.


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Food Charter Meeting


Thurs., Feb. 24
7 to 9 p.m.
Ops Community Centre, Lindsay

Featuring Lauren Baker of the Toronto Food Policy Council speaking on "So you have a Food Charter: What Next?"

The evening will also include a presentation and discussion of the second draft of a Food Charter for the City of Kawartha Lakes, plus develop next steps and celebrate local food.

No registration is necessary.

Refreshments and snacks from local food producers will be on provided.  
Summer positions now posted

We have three summer positions available, in addition to the contract positions announced last week. Please click on the job titles below for more information.

Environmental Field Technician
Full-time summer position from May 9 to August 26, 2011
Application deadline - March 7, 2011

Working in a team environment, the Environmental Field Technician supports the environmental monitoring programs and contributes to on-going studies and projects. Two Environmental Field Technician positions available.

Conservation Areas Assistant
Full-time summer position from May 9 to August 26, 2011
Application deadline - March 7, 2011

The Conservation Areas Assistant provides assistance with the day-to-day maintenance and upgrade of our conservation areas.


Contract positions


Conservation Areas Technician 

Full-time contract position from April 4 to October 14, 2011
Application deadline - February 28, 2011

 

Stewardship Technician 

Full-time contract position from April 4 to December 9, 2011
Application deadline - February 28, 2011 

   

Resource Technician
Full-time contract position until November 30, 2011
Application deadline - February 23, 2011


About Kawartha Conservation

We are a non-profit organization based in Lindsay with a surrounding watershed jurisdiction that covers 2,563 square kilometres. Our mandate is to help ensure the conservation, restoration and responsible management of water, land and natural habitats through programs and services that balance human, environmental and economic needs. We are one of 36 conservation authorities operating in Ontario.

Visit kawarthaconservation.com for more information.
2011 Conservation Areas Photo Contest
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