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Monday, September 25, 2023

Harvest and Horses at the Homestead

Essex – As a sure sign that autumn has arrived, the much-loved Harvest and Horses Festival returns to the John R. Park Homestead on Sunday, October 1, 2023. “This festival…

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Public Consultation Meeting for the Hillman Marsh Conservation Area Restoration Plan

Leamington – Hillman Marsh is culturally, socially, and environmentally significant within the Essex Region. Over the past number of years, significant erosion has seriously impacted the marsh, and without immediate…

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Friday, September 15, 2023

Service Disruption: John R. Park Homestead Parking Lot

Please note the parking lot that the John R. Park Homestead will be closed on Monday, September 18 for improvements.

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Essex Region Conservation Authority to Meet

Essex Region –The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) will hold its regularly scheduled Board of Directors’ meeting at the Essex County Civic and Education Centre on Thursday, September 14 at…

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Friday, September 8, 2023

Look UP! It’s HawkFest 2023

Amherstburg– All eyes will be on the skies this September as local birders and nature lovers take in one of North America’s greatest migrations. These watchers will call the Holiday…

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

Service Disruption: facilities, roads and trails in our Conservation Areas

Flooding and fallen trees have impacted facilities, roads and trails in our Conservation Areas.  At this time the following services are disrupted: John R. Park Homestead is closed for the…

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

Service Disruption: Devonwood Conservation Area

Please note that the entrance and parking lot to Devonwood Conservation Area will be closed on Friday, August 18 as the parking lot is graded. The lot will be re-opened…

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

Homestead to Celebrate Lost Arts Festival

Essex– There’s no better way to connect with the past than through the lens of artistry. Visit the John R. Park Homestead to meet a variety of demonstrators at the…

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

Service Disruption: Holiday Beach Conservation Area

Please note Holiday Beach Conservation Area will be closed to the public on July 27, 2023 due to a power outage in the region due to storm activity last evening….

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

ERCA Celebrates 50 Years of Conservation

Essex Region – Fifty years ago today, on July 18,1973, the Essex Region Conservation Authority was founded as the 37th Conservation Authority in Ontario by Order in Council 1900/73, which…

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