UTRCA Education

07/31/2026

Please note: Algal blooms are now present at Fanshawe Reservoir and users are asked to exercise caution. While blooms that occur in our reservoirs are generally considered a nuisance, there are some cases where these blooms may contain blue-green algae, which can produce toxins. Always assume that toxins are present in an algae bloom and avoid contact with the water. Keep those at higher risk, children, and pets, out of the water.

For more information on algae, please follow the link to UTRCA's website: https://thamesriver.on.ca/parks-recreation-natural-areas/fishing/algal-blooms/

For more information on blue-green algae, please refer to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks blue-green algae webpage: https://www.ontario.ca/page/blue-green-algae

07/30/2026

07/30/2026

What a beautiful day for a bug Safari! Thank you to all of our participants for making it an experience to remember! We found many types of bugs, beetles, spiders, butterflies (monarch adult and caterpillar), dragonflies, damselflies and praying mantises! 😲🤩🐞🐛🐜🦟🪲🪳🕷️

07/28/2026

07/14/2026

Whoooooooo's coming to this week's Owl Prowl?! 🦉😉 Remember, this event is first come, first served and runs rain or shine. Come learn more about these incredible birds! More details on our event page: https://www.fanshaweconservationarea.ca/events-1

07/08/2026

Summer camp fun!! Community Education staff have the opportunity to visit with multiple day camp groups from London Children's Connection and provide them with a super fun experience at Fanshawe Conservation Area learning all about our favourite rodent - the beaver!
Students learn about London's ESA's and beaver habitats with Ozobots, see how beaver dams can play a part in a healthy ecosystem demonstrating with our flood plain simulator and getting to build their very own beaver dams!! 🦫🦫🦫🦫🦫