Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation

Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation works to protect and enhance the natural environment in our watershed through conservation initiatives, community engagement, and education.  Bid now on our 3 campaigns for the 36th Conservation Auction!

The Exeter Lions Club and the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation are thrilled to welcome you to the 36th Annual Conservation Auction - Online for 2026! &nbsp;The Conservation Auction wouldn&#39;t be possible without the solid community partnership, more than three decades in length, between these two organizations. Over the past three and a half decades, this event has raised more than $1.42 million for our community! &nbsp;Hand in hand, we have created opportunities for youth, trails and parks, and recreation and habitat enhancements in our local watershed communities. &nbsp;Thank you to our 2026 donors, who have so generously donated wonderful items that you can bid on. And thank you...to you! &nbsp;Without you, we wouldn&#39;t be able to accomplish our conservation goals. &nbsp;&nbsp;Local community businesses and individuals have once again shown their generosity in donating many amazing items that are available through this silent auction. &nbsp;The auction will be open on Thursday, April 9, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. and will close on Thursday, April 16, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. &nbsp;That gives you eight full days to check out the items available and put in your bids. &nbsp;Remember to check back often, and bid often! This Auction is split between three campaigns. &nbsp;This campaign has items related to two categories. Simply scroll to the categories you are interested in, and start bidding! The categories in this campaign are as follows:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" type="disc"><li fr-original-style="font-weight: bold;" style="font-weight: bold; box-sizing: inherit;">HB - Health and Beauty</li><li fr-original-style="font-weight: bold;" style="font-weight: bold; box-sizing: inherit;">HH - Sports</li></ul>Special Occasion Permit - Auction Event: #AA1531854Issued under the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019 Donate Now!If you would like to donate directly to the Conservation Auction, please follow the link below tot he Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation&#39;s donation page. &nbsp;All donations of $20 or more are eligible for a tax receipt for income tax purposes. &nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.abca.ca/foundation/donate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Make a donation now</a> You can also donate by e-transfer to <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:dinner@abca.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">dinner@abca.ca</a>&nbsp; If you would like a tax receipt for income tax purposes, please be sure to include your contact information! <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1775669006/wysiwyg/uvy2dmnhbiznxdzfwq4m.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">

36th Annual Conservation Auction - Health & Beauty and Sports

The Exeter Lions Club and the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation are thrilled to welcome you to the 36th Annual Conservation Auction - Online for 2026! &nbsp;The Conservation Auction wouldn&#39;t be possible without the solid community partnership, more than three decades in length, between these two organizations. Over the past three and a half decades, this event has raised more than $1.42 million for our community! &nbsp;Hand in hand, we have created opportunities for youth, trails and parks, and recreation and habitat enhancements in our local watershed communities. &nbsp;Thank you to our 2026 donors, who have so generously donated wonderful items that you can bid on. And thank you...to you! &nbsp;Without you, we wouldn&#39;t be able to accomplish our conservation goals. &nbsp;&nbsp;Local community businesses and individuals have once again shown their generosity in donating many amazing items that are available through this silent auction. &nbsp;The auction will be open on&nbsp;Thursday, April 9, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. and will close on Thursday, April 16, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.&nbsp; That gives you eight full days to check out the items available and put in your bids. &nbsp;Remember to check back often, and bid often! This Auction is split between three campaigns. &nbsp;This campaign has items related to three categories. Simply scroll to the categories you are interested in, and start bidding! The categories in this campaign are as follows:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" type="disc"><li fr-original-style="font-weight: bold;" style="font-weight: bold; box-sizing: inherit;">FP - Feature Packages</li><li fr-original-style="font-weight: bold;" style="font-weight: bold; box-sizing: inherit;">E - Experiences</li><li fr-original-style="font-weight: bold;" style="font-weight: bold; box-sizing: inherit;">F - Food and Drink</li></ul>Special Occasion Permit - Auction Event: #AA1531854Issued under the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019 Donate Now!If you would like to donate directly to the Conservation Auction, please follow the link below tot he Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation&#39;s donation page. &nbsp;All donations of $20 or more are eligible for a tax receipt for income tax purposes. &nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.abca.ca/foundation/donate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Make a donation now</a> You can also donate by e-transfer to <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:dinner@abca.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">dinner@abca.ca</a>. If you would like a tax receipt for income tax purposes, please be sure to include your contact information! <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1775669121/wysiwyg/wyt8xdpms4tinjcdcvgf.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">

36th Annual Conservation Auction - Feature Packages, Experiences and Food

The Exeter Lions Club and the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation are thrilled to welcome you to the 36th Annual Conservation Auction - Online for 2026! &nbsp;The Conservation Auction wouldn&#39;t be possible without the solid community partnership, more than three decades in length, between these two organizations. Over the past three and a half decades, this event has raised more than $1.42 million for our community! &nbsp;Hand in hand, we have created opportunities for youth, trails and parks, and recreation and habitat enhancements in our local watershed communities. &nbsp;Thank you to our 2026 donors, who have so generously donated wonderful items that you can bid on. And thank you...to you! &nbsp;Without you, we wouldn&#39;t be able to accomplish our conservation goals. &nbsp;&nbsp;Local community businesses and individuals have once again shown their generosity in donating many amazing items that are available through this silent auction. &nbsp;The auction will be open on Thursday, April 9, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. and will close on Thursday, April 16, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. &nbsp;That gives you eight full days to check out the items available and put in your bids. &nbsp;Remember to check back often, and bid often! This Auction is split between three campaigns. &nbsp;This campaign has items related to two categories. Simply scroll to the categories you are interested in, and start bidding! The categories in this campaign are as follows:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" type="disc"><li fr-original-style="font-weight: bold;" style="font-weight: bold; box-sizing: inherit;">G - Garden</li><li fr-original-style="font-weight: bold;" style="font-weight: bold; box-sizing: inherit;">HH - House &amp; Home</li></ul>Special Occasion Permit - Auction Event: #AA1531854Issued under the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019 Donate Now!If you would like to donate directly to the Conservation Auction, please follow the link below tot he Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation&#39;s donation page. &nbsp;All donations of $20 or more are eligible for a tax receipt for income tax purposes. &nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.abca.ca/foundation/donate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Make a donation now</a> You can also donate by e-transfer to <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:dinner@abca.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">dinner@abca.ca</a>. If you would like a tax receipt for income tax purposes, please be sure to include your contact information! <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1775669098/wysiwyg/shk2om7pips7parzjl7o.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">

36th Annual Conservation Auction - Garden and House & Home

Celebrate World Wetlands Day with us&nbsp; Learn about native seeds, stratification, and sowing seeds with Baker&rsquo;s Nursery for a FREE hands-on workshop.&nbsp;&nbsp;Baker&rsquo;s Nursery will show insight to the whole process from growing seeds to plants. &nbsp;Ausable Bayfield Conservation will discuss how and why we use the native plants at local wetland restorations. Together we can create healthier diverse natural spaces. If you wish to do more, consider a donation for more seed or plants at local restoration sites or contact ABCA for opportunities to help plant at sites or add a native plant to your garden this year. Thank you for your interest, this workshop is now full. If you would like to be put on the waitlist for future native plant workshops, please email avanniekerk@abca.ca.

World Wetlands Day: Get Rooted, Grow Native Plants!

Wild Places, for Today &amp; Forever Presented by the Huron Tract Land Trust Conservancy and Thames Talbot Land Trust. Thank you to the Rotary Club of Stratford and its Environmental Committee for sponsoring this event! &nbsp;Huron Tract Land Trust Conservancy and Thames Talbot Land Trust are excited to invite you to Wild Places, for Today &amp; Forever - a celebration of the natural spaces protected in our communities, now and for generations to come. Join us for this&nbsp;free and inspiring event highlighting the work of local land trusts in conserving natural areas for the future. At this event, you will:&bull; Learn&nbsp;how land trusts restore and preserve wild places and provide outdoor spaces for recreation and education&bull; Discover local outdoor recreation opportunities and hidden natural gems&bull; Find out about grants that may be available to support restoration on your property We are honored to welcome Adam Shoalts, a professional explorer and national bestselling author, as our keynote speaker. With stories from his adventures in remote places across Canada, Adam will speak to the value of nature, why you should experience it, and the importance of conserving it. Admission is free - donations are encouraged to support the work of land trusts in conserving natural spaces in our communities. Let&#39;s come together to learn, explore, celebrate and protect the wild places in our communities - for today, and forever. Please note: Our partner, Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation, is supporting us with this event. Any donations made through this registration platform will go towards the work of land trusts.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Wild Places, for Today & Forever

Learn about these amazing predators and other species that share their nocturnal lifestyle, take a listening hike, meet our native owl species up close and personal when they visit from WILD Ontario! and help us raise funds for ABCA education programs.  This event has two sessions, each with space for 75 people. Session 1: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PMSession 2: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Each session will begin at the ABCA main office, we will spend our entire night immersed in nature, relying on our own nocturnal adaptations. Please dress for the weather as we will be spending the majority of the night outdoors. Feel free to bring your own flashlight, but please note that flashlights will not be used except for emergencies. ABCA will have a limited number of red filtered flashlights for use.

Morrison Dam Owl Prowl 2025

<div style="font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;font-family:Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit">Discover the Wonders of the Devonian Era at Rock Glen!</div><div style="font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;font-family:Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit">Join us for a guided hike <span fr-original-style="color: currentcolor; word-break: break-word; -webkit-touch-callout: none; font-size: inherit !important; text-decoration-color: rgb(0, 120, 212) !important;" style="color:currentcolor;word-break:break-word;-webkit-touch-callout:none;font-size:inherit !important;text-decoration-color:rgb(0, 120, 212) !important;box-sizing:inherit">starting at <span fr-original-style="color: currentcolor; word-break: break-word; -webkit-touch-callout: none; font-size: inherit !important; text-decoration-color: rgb(0, 120, 212) !important;" style="color:currentcolor;word-break:break-word;-webkit-touch-callout:none;font-size:inherit !important;text-decoration-color:rgb(0, 120, 212) !important;box-sizing:inherit">10:30 AM, where you'll explore ancient fossils and learn about the creatures that lived over 400 million years ago.</div><div style="font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;font-family:Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit">Your adventure begins at the museum with a brief educational session, followed by a scenic hike through our trails. Along the way, you'll have the chance to uncover your very own fossil! This one-hour experience is open to registered participants with paid entry to the Rock Glen Conservation Area.</div><div style="font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;font-family:Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit">Spots are limited—register online today!</div>

Rock Glen CA - Guided Hike: Fossils

The Vilis Family donated this property to Ausable Bayfield Conservation in 2024. Please join us to commemorate this exciting and generous gift!&nbsp; There will be a short dedication ceremony followed by a tour of the property. Please wear appropriate footwear if you are joining the property tour. Parking is limited, so we encourage you to carpool. The event is free to attend. Conserving natural spaces is one of the ways that Ausable Bayfield Conservation works to balance the needs of the environment, and the needs of the community. Please consider making a donation to support this important work.&nbsp;

Vilis Family Wildlife Area Dedication Ceremony

The Exeter Lions Club and the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation are thrilled to welcome you to the 35th Annual Conservation Auction - Online for 2025!  The Conservation Auction wouldn't be possible without the solid community partnership, more than three decades in length, between these two organizations. Over the past three and a half decades, this event has raised more than $1.39 million for our community!  Hand in hand, we have created opportunities for youth, trails and parks, and recreation and habitat enhancements in our local watershed communities.  Thank you to our 2025 donors, who have so generously donated wonderful items that you can bid on. And thank you...to you!  Without you, we wouldn't be able to accomplish our conservation goals.   Local community businesses and individuals have once again shown their generosity in donating many amazing items that are available through this silent auction.  The auction will be open on Monday, May 12, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. and will close on Thursday May 15, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.  That gives you four full days to check out the items available and put in your bids.  Remember to check back often, and bid often! Our Auction is set up into categories, to make it easy to find items that appeal to you!  Simply scroll to the categories you are interested in, and start bidding! The categories are as follows:<ul><li style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">E - Experiences</li><li style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">F - Food and Drink</li><li style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">G - Garden</li><li style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">HB - Health and Beauty</li><li style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">HH - House and Home</li><li style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">S - Sports</li></ul>Special Occasion Permit - Auction Event: #AA1449540Issued under the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019 Donate Now!If you would like to donate directly to the Conservation Auction, please follow the link below to the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation's donation page.  All donations of $20 or more are eligible for a tax receipt for income tax purposes.   <a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GV4EEWXYWF94N&source=url&ssrt=1742924417882" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit;color:inherit" target="_blank">Make a donation now</a> You can also donate by e-transfer to <a href="mailto:dinner@abca.ca" style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit;color:inherit">dinner@abca.ca</a>.  If you would like a tax receipt for income tax purposes, please be sure to include your contact information! <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1742926155/wysiwyg/bisqi2y84efzsadsb2k8.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;max-width:100%;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit" />

35th Annual Conservation Auction - Online for 2025!

Morrison Dam Owl Prowl 2024

Learn about these amazing predators and other species that share their nocturnal lifestyle, take a listening hike, and help us raise funds for ABCA education programs.  This event has two sessions, each with space for 75 people. Session 1: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PMSession 2: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Each session will begin at the ABCA main office, we will spend our entire night immersed in nature, relying on our own nocturnal adaptations. Please dress for the weather as we will be spending the entire night outdoors. Feel free to bring your own flashlight, but please note that flashlights will not be used except for emergencies. ABCA will have a limited number of red filtered flashlights for use.  Rain date is October 28th.

Morrison Dam Owl Prowl 2023

<span style="color:rgb(32, 33, 36);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">Wonder. Investigate. Learn. Discover. <span style="color:rgb(32, 33, 36);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">This program will take place entirely outdoors in all weather (staff will contact registrants should extreme weather conditions prevent program from taking place). <span style="color:rgb(32, 33, 36);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">This program is for children ages 8-12, i.e. campers born between 2011 and 2015. <span style="color:rgb(32, 33, 36);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">Program Dates: <span style="color:rgb(32, 33, 36);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">July 24-27, 2023 <span style="color:rgb(32, 33, 36);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">Program Time: <span style="color:rgb(32, 33, 36);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. <span style="color:rgb(32, 33, 36);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">Before and After Care is available for free. <span style="color:rgb(32, 33, 36);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">This is available for 30 minutes before and after camp. <span style="color:rgb(32, 33, 36);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">Before care is available from 8:30 am to 9:00 am <span style="color:rgb(32, 33, 36);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">After care is available from 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm <span style="color:rgb(32, 33, 36);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">Program Cost: $215/child   <span style="color:rgb(32, 33, 36);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">Ratio: <span style="color:rgb(32, 33, 36);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">2 instructors: 16 campers (maximum) <span style="color:rgb(32, 33, 36);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">2 instructors: 10 students (minimum) <span style="color:rgb(32, 33, 36);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">Please complete one form per camper.

ABCA Adventurers Day Camp (Ages 8-12) July 24-27, 2023

<span style="color:rgb(32, 33, 36);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">Wonder. Investigate. Learn. Discover. <span style="color:rgb(32, 33, 36);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">This program will take place entirely outdoors in all weather (staff will contact registrants should extreme weather conditions prevent program from taking place). <span style="color:rgb(32, 33, 36);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">This program is for children ages 6-9, i.e. campers born between 2014 and 2017. <span style="color:rgb(32, 33, 36);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">Program Dates: <span style="color:rgb(32, 33, 36);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">July 10-14, 2023 <span style="color:rgb(32, 33, 36);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">Program Time: <span style="color:rgb(32, 33, 36);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. <span style="color:rgb(32, 33, 36);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">Before and After Care is available for free. <span style="color:rgb(32, 33, 36);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">This is available for 30 minutes before and after camp. <span style="color:rgb(32, 33, 36);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">Before care is available from 8:30 am to 9:00 am <span style="color:rgb(32, 33, 36);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">After care is available from 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm <span style="color:rgb(32, 33, 36);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">Program Cost: $200/child   <span style="color:rgb(32, 33, 36);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">Ratio: <span style="color:rgb(32, 33, 36);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">2 instructors: 16 campers (maximum) <span style="color:rgb(32, 33, 36);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">2 instructors: 10 students (minimum) <span style="color:rgb(32, 33, 36);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">Please complete one form per camper.

ABCA Explorers Day Camp (Ages 6-9) July 10-14, 2023

Learn about these amazing predators, take listening hike, and help us raise funds for ABCA education programs.  This event has two sessions, each with space for 50 people. Session 1: 5:30 p.m. startThe group will be split in half. Half the group will start inside and learn about some amazing owl adaptations. The other half will begin with a short trail walk to call for owls. At 6:00 p.m. the groups switch.  Session 2: 7:00 p.m. startThe group will be split in half. Half the group will start inside and learn about some amazing owl adaptations. The other half will begin with a short trail walk to call for owls. At 7:30 p.m. the groups switch.  P﻿hoto credit: Larry Hitchens

Owl Prowl - Morrison Dam Conservation Area

Join us for ABCA's first owl prowl at Rock Glen Conservation Area.  Learn about these amazing predators, take listening hike, and help us raise funds for ABCA education programs.  This event has two sessions, each with space for 50 people. Session 1: 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.The group will be split in half. Half the group will start inside and learn about some amazing owl adaptations. The other half will begin with a short trail walk to call for owls. At 6:00 p.m. the groups switch.  Session 2: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.The group will be split in half. Half the group will start inside and learn about some amazing owl adaptations. The other half will begin with a short trail walk to call for owls. At 7:30 p.m. the groups switch.

Owl Prowl - Rock Glen Conservation Area

Join us for our 2026 Owl Prowl 🦉 and experience the watershed after dark. Walk with local guides, listen for calls, and learn how healthy forests, fields, and wetlands support owls and other wildlife. As well, join us to welcome back Wild Ontario to meet some of our local owl species up close and personal!&nbsp; Registration is required but is free due to generous funding from Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation. Donations towards ABCF support future owl prowls and conservation education efforts.&nbsp; This program is rain or shine. Please avoid bringing any item with a light including flashlights and light up shoes - flashlights will be provided. Due to the nature of this event, we please ask that all pets remain at home.&nbsp;

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