UTRCA Education

🛶 Guided Paddle at Fanshawe CA 🛶

Wednesday, July 8th, 6:00 – 7:30pm

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, capacity of 20 people

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2026-guided-paddle-at-fanshawe-conservation-area-tickets-1991408116283?aff=oddtdtcreator

Bring along a canoe or kayak and join us for a Guided Paddle, where we will discover the beauty of Fanshawe Conservation Area by water! This event is similar to a guided hike, but instead of walking along a trail, we will be canoeing or kayaking along the edge of the Fanshawe Reservoir, with occasional stops to discuss ecology, wildlife, and local history.

Participants must supply their own canoes/kayaks, paddles, and lifejackets.

Guided Paddle is a family-friendly event for those who enjoy paddling, although all children must be accompanied by an adult. Children under the age of 15 must be in a boat with an adult. This event is best for those with paddling experience.

Register soon because there are only 20 spots available!

IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER: In the case of inclement weather (e.g., thunderstorm, extreme wind), we will email participants directly about rescheduling the event to the rain date. The Guided Paddle RAIN DATE is Thursday, July 9th, from 6:00 – 7:30pm.

QUESTIONS?

Contact Rachel Saly, Community Education Assistant, [email protected]

Here is the full list of our events at Fanshawe Conservation Area this summer! We’d love to see you at one (or more) of our programs!☀️☀️

What a morning we had at Fanshawe Nature School! 🤩 We explored our play pods, had snack, story and songs with Stephanie - then off to the pond! A goose egg and some aquatic invertebrates were discovered! 💦🐸🍃🪿

We once again had the pleasure of judging the Thames Valley Science and Engineering Fair at Western University. 🔬👩‍🔬 Along with Lower Thames Valley and Kettle Creek Conservation Authorities, we presented the Conservation Award to a Junior Division (Grades 6-8) project that best explores the topic of conservation with a local focus.

⭐ This year's winner was Harry Boyd from Matthews Hall school! His project, Renewable Alternatives to De-Icing Salt, investigated whether everyday substances could replace traditional road salt as a de-icer. Testing a range of alternatives, he found that compost leachate (the liquid that drains from decomposing organic material) showed promising results as a potential ice-melting agent.

Congratulations, Harry! 👏🏆

Find out more in our Thames River Current newsletter:

Local Student Wins Conservation Award at Thames Valley Science and Engineering Fair Local Student Wins Conservation Award at Thames Valley Science and Engineering Fair This April, Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) Education staff helped judge the Thames Valley Science and Engineering Fair at Western University in London. For the past 10 + years, UTRCA staff in conju...