Pine River Watershed Initiative Network

10/06/2026

Here is PRWIN's final quarterly newsletter issue of 2026! Find out more about our environmental initiatives in Huron Kinloss. PRWIN Fall 2026 Newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/17d809d41ab8/pineriverfall2026-8349047

10/05/2026

We would like to recognize the Bruce Beach Cottagers Association for their donation to PRWIN. Our committee is grateful for their continued support of our projects.

10/01/2026

The Kincardine YMCA Summer Camp enjoyed visits to the McLarty Education Centre this year, taking part in environmental education, catching frogs and exploring the great outdoors!

Enjoy walking the trail, bird watching, photography, interpretive wildlife storyboards, learning opportunities in an outdoor classroom and reconnect with nature.

If you are interested in a group visit, contact PRWIN at [email protected]

09/29/2026

Our committee greatly appreciates the support and partnership with Meridian’s “The Good Neighbour Program” to assist with our upcoming 2027 seedling program and tree projects in the Pine River Watershed. Thank you Meridian for your community program.

09/27/2026

Congratulations to Steve Empey winner of our PRWIN Fall Fair rain barrel raffle! With over 70 entries, we were thrilled to see Steve win—he is so deserving after his countless hours of volunteer work and support to make the Ripley Huron Fall Fair a success. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table and entered the draw. We loved connecting with our community!

09/26/2026

We are proud of the Ripley For Our Youth Junior Leaders and Leader Rhonda for their dedication to environmental education and making a difference in our community.

SO proud as the Ripley For Our Youth Junior Leaders and leader Rhonda Curran were recognized yesterday evening by the Pine River Watershed Initiative Network with their 2026 Environmental Award of Merit for environmental programming in our community.

09/24/2026

We are happy to take part in the Ripley Huron Fall Fair this weekend by having a vendor table at the exhibit hall. We look forward to connecting with our community! Fall is the best time to plan ahead for spring tree planting and projects! Make sure to stop by to take part in our silent auction and enter your name in a raffle for a free rain barrel!

09/23/2026

This week, PRWIN celebrated National Tree Day and the important role trees play in protecting our environment and strengthening the Pine River Watershed.
Are you planning ahead for Spring 2027 planting projects? Explore tree planting and land-restoration opportunities available through our funded community programs. Connect with us: [email protected]

09/21/2026

We would like to recognize the Lurgan Beach/Blair's Grove Association for their donation to PRWIN. Our committee is grateful for their continued support of our projects.

09/17/2026

PRWIN Vice Chairperson, Shirley Fiebiger presents a tree to a lakeshore resident through PRWIN’s Potted Tree Ash Replacement Program. The program helps to replace trees lost to the Emerald Ash Borer. To date, the program has offered 214 mature trees. Thank you to the Point Clark Beach Association, Lurgan Beach Blair's Grove Association, Bruce Beach Cottager's Association and Daniel Sevcik memorial donations for supporting mature trees. Also, thank you to Smeltzer Garden Centre for sourcing the trees and to everyone who helps make this community program possible!