Upcoming Events
2025 WATERSHED EXPLORER PROGRAMS
The LRCA is proud to once again offer our Watershed Explorer Programs, thanks to the continued generous support of the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation.
Join us in celebrating the LRCA's "BIG YEAR", where we try and observe by sight and sound as many different bird species throughout the year at our Conservation Areas and within the Lakehead Watershed. Each of our regular Watershed Explorer programs will endeavour to incorporate bird facts!
Join the LRCA and special guests on a series of expert-led guided hikes at several different Conservation Areas. Our Watershed Explorer Programs are geared toward older learners ages 16+, but everyone is welcome.
The tentative programming dates, topics, locations and times are as follows:
- Thursday, May 15 - Frogs & Amphibians @ Mills Block
- Thursday, May 22 - Birding for Beginners @ LRCA Administrative Office
- Thursday, June 5 - Invasive Aquatic Species: Learn from a Lamprey! @ Neebing Weir
- Thursday, July 17 – Birds & Blooms @ LRCA Administrative Office
- Sunday, September 7 - Fall Mushroom Hike @ Hazelwood Lake
- Thursday, September 18 – Birds & Trees @ Hazelwood Lake
- Thursday, September 25 – Bird Photography Workshop @ Mission Island Marsh
- Thursday, October 2 – Archaeology & Flintknapping Workshop @ LRCA Administrative Office
- Thursday, October 9 – Introduction to the Fall Big Birding Day @ LRCA Administrative Office
NOTE: Event dates, times and topics are subject to change and/or cancellation.
Little Trout Bay Fish Derby
Calling all anglers! Join us on August 23, 2025, for the Little Trout Bay Fish Derby, hosted by the LRCA and Municipality of Neebing. The derby is based on “Two-Best” format with CASH prizes available for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place with some exciting mystery prizes! The entrance fee is $120 per team of two.
TO REGISTER: Visit the LRCA Administrative Office, Neebing Municipal Office, or D&R SPorting Goods (in-person registration only; cash only)
Thank you to our sponsors D&R Sporting Goods and Mighty Mitch & Jungle Joe's.
2025 FALL MIGRATORY BIRDING DAY
The 2025 Fall Migratory Birding Day will be held from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Mission Island Marsh Conservation Area on Saturday, October 5. Join the LRCA and local expert birder Brian Ratcliff as we guide participants around the Conservation Area in search of migratory birds. No experience is necessary! Be sure to dress appropriately as this event runs rain-or-shine. Be sure to bring your binoculars, cameras and field guides.
This free event is generously sponsored by Ontario Power Generation.
