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QUINTE CONSERVATION’S WILD ABOUT WILDLIFE DAYS

Posted on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 28, 2017
QUINTE CONSERVATION’S WILD ABOUT WILDLIFE DAYS
Quinte Conservation’s education staff will be hosting Wild about Wildlife Days across the watershed this summer. Education and Stewardship Coordinator Maya Navrot says, “We are expecting a great turn out for this year’s Wild about Wildlife days. These days are great opportunities for families and people of all ages to get outdoors and learn about their natural surroundings, explore their environment, and learn about...

QUINTE CONSERVATION’S WILD ABOUT WILDLIFE DAYS

Posted on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 27, 2017
QUINTE CONSERVATION’S WILD ABOUT WILDLIFE DAYS
Quinte Conservation’s education staff will be hosting Wild about Wildlife Days across the watershed this summer. Education and Stewardship Coordinator Maya Navrot says, “We are expecting a great turn out for this year’s Wild about Wildlife days. These days are great opportunities for families and people of all ages to get outdoors and learn about their natural surroundings, explore their environment, and learn about...

QUINTE CONSERVATION INVITES PHOTOGRAPHERS TO SHARE THEIR PHOTOS OF LOCAL CONSERVATION AREAS TO WIN

Posted on Thursday, June 15, 2017 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 15, 2017
QUINTE CONSERVATION INVITES PHOTOGRAPHERS TO SHARE THEIR PHOTOS OF LOCAL CONSERVATION AREAS TO WIN
As part of Quinte Conservation’s 70th Anniversary celebrations, the local environmental organization is hosting a photo contest. The contest is open until October 31, 2017 and contestants can send their photographs from any of the Quinte Conservation areas for their chance to win one of six prize packages. Contest winners will also have their photographs featured on...

FLOOD WARNING FOR BAY OF QUINTE AND LAKE ONTARIO SHORELINES IN THE QUINTE CONSERVATION WATERSHEDS IN EFFECT UNTIL THE END OF JUNE

Posted on Thursday, June 08, 2017 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 8, 2017
FLOOD WARNING FOR BAY OF QUINTE AND LAKE ONTARIO SHORELINES IN THE QUINTE CONSERVATION WATERSHEDS IN EFFECT UNTIL THE END OF JUNE
Lake Ontario water levels remain above the highest recorded since 1918. Quinte Conservation Water Resources Manager Christine McClure says, “The Flood Warning for Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario shorelines in the Quinte Conservation watersheds will remain in effect at least until the end of June. Based on the best available information...

QUINTE CONSERVATION EDUCATES PUBLIC ON TICK RISKS

Posted on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 31, 2017
QUINTE CONSERVATION EDUCATES PUBLIC ON TICK RISKS
Over 100 individuals attended Quinte Conservation’s tick information night hosted at the
organization’s head office in Belleville on Tuesday, May 30. Public Health Inspector Aptie Sookoo
gave the hour and a half presentation with the goal of informing the public about the dangers
associated with blacklegged ticks, also known as deer ticks, and Lyme disease.
When asked what the central message of his presentation was, Sookoo...