While the beautifully painted fish that adorn school fences as part of the Stream of Dreams™ program is often admired by passersby, there's one part of program the public doesn't see - the Stream Talk. 🌊🐠 Get a sneak peak into this interactive lesson:
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This Fish Fact Friday, enjoy the beautiful colours of the Northern Redbelly Dace!💛❤️It's one of the most colourful minnows in the watershed. During spawning, their colours become more intense and they release a small number of eggs at a time over several months in the summer.

Finding invertebrates in the stream with grade 7/8 students St. Marys DCVI Kristin DeBrabandere Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) Thanks to Vanni Upper Thames River Conservation Authority for giving us the opportunity to explore and learn about the living things in the water in St. Marys. #iAMoutsideAMDSB

We're #hiring Field Surveyors to survey watercourses throughout the watershed to support updating and modernizing our hydraulic computer models. This is a great position for folks who love working outside! Apply by May 3rd! thamesriver.on.ca/about-us/conta…

We're #hiring a Project Manager to plan, develop, and manage multiple capital projects in our conservation areas. This is an exciting opportunity to oversee updates to these beautiful spaces. Find out more and apply by May 10th: thamesriver.on.ca/about-us/conta…

We're hiring a Customer Service Representative at Wildwood CA! Start as soon as possible and enjoy a great summer job in a beautiful park!🌞
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Beyond proud of all the Ts and Ss Ashley Oaks GREEN Leaders in the making involved in this amazing program and initiative! Ashley Oaks PS Upper Thames River Conservation Authority

This Red-bellied Woodpecker was surprised to find a little mammal occupying this nicely carved-out nesting site; but not as surprised as I was when the occupant emerged and it was a Northern Flying Squirrel (Glaucomys sabrinus)! #LdnOnt Upper Thames River Conservation Authority #squirrel Bird Friendly London

Congratulations to UTRCA's Hailey Fitzgibbon and Kaela Orton who recently graduated from the Young Conservation Leadership Program (YCP) facilitated by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. 🙌👏 Find out more about YCP on our website: thamesriver.on.ca/utrca-young-co…

We're hiring a Superintendent at Fanshawe CA! Find the job description below, and apply by April 28th.
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Have you started spring cleaning? While tidying up, remember to help keep our drinking water clean too. 💧 🥤 Choose non-toxic chemicals and dispose of hazardous chemicals at your local hazardous waste depot. Find out more:
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Happy Earth day! 🌍 We were busy marking the day the past few days including: tree planting at Fanshawe Conservation Area, Friends of Medway Creek clean up, London's Earth Fest, and the Earth Day party in Stratford! Thanks to all that connected with us!

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A bit of rain and a lot of mud didn't stop us from celebrating Earth Day a bit early by planting 230 trees at Furtney Memorial Forest today! 🌳🌎 Thank you to the many staff across departments who joined in on the fun! flic.kr/s/aHBqjBn2wZ

Happy #FishFactFriday !🐟As you can see in this photo, the Mottled Sculpin has a large mouth, but did you know it can eat prey that is nearly as large as itself?😲It's a common inhabitant of spring-fed streams but is being driven out of its habitats by the invasive Round Goby.

Interested in participating in the upcoming City Nature Challenge? 📸🐸 Don't let technology stop you - learn how to use iNaturalist on your smartphone in just 80 seconds: youtu.be/RP7eaQUsVyY?si…

It's flowering season for most of our native trees and shrubs! 🌸🌳 While all trees and shrubs produce flowers, not all produce showy blooms. Find out how in our latest newsletter: thamesriver.on.ca/tree-flowering…

Sunset on Fanshawe Lake near #ldnont #ldnews #spring #sunset photography #sunset #NaturePhotography #NatureLover #ThamesCentrePhotographer #Ontario Upper Thames River Conservation Authority

Tatianna Lozier, UTRCA's Stewardship Services Coordinator, has recently taken on the responsibility of representing Conservation Ontario on the Ontario Certified Crop Advisor Association Board of Directors. 👏🌱 Find out more in our newsletter:
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Coming up next Saturday April 20 please join us for a cleanup of Ann St Park in downtown #ldnont . We'll meet at the Ann Street Community Garden starting at 9:30 am. Supplies and training will be provided. All are welcome! The site has street parking and is near a transit route.