We are so proud of Junction Creek’s Executive Director Miranda Virtanen, Youth Council Leader Adam Selalmatzidis and Vice-President Rachelle Niemela who were recipients of the Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee pin for outstanding volunteerism on February 24th, 2023.

Check out these inspiring articles about Chevaun Toulouse’s research with species at risk reptiles, and Indigenous perspective on reconnecting with the land. ➡️bit.ly/3KL45WV ➡️bit.ly/3KPawIo ➡️bit.ly/41FsoM4

We are thankful for the donation of $200 in honour of our participation in Rainbow Routes Historic Hike for Bishop Dowd and Christ the King Church! It was a pleasure to share Junction Creek’s story and raise awareness about the stretch of the creek hidden under downtown.

Come to our Annual Gathering!🌿 Join us on June 9 – 11 at Collège Boréal in Sudbury for a weekend filled with expert-led workshops, lectures, field trips, and opportunities to connect with old friends and meet new ones. Junction Creek Stewardship Committee Greater Sudbury ow.ly/kg1H50Ncqpy

The Junction Creek Stewardship Committee's Annual General Meeting is on Wednesday, April 12th at 6:00pm followed by a special presentation. Everyone is welcome!  Interested in attending the event virtually, register here: shorturl.lol/DNmb

Happy spring equinox, we are excited to share our Winter 2022-2023 edition of the Junction Creek Newsletter, which highlights our project summaries and upcoming events. mailchi.mp/cb47b2d71a6d/j…

Happy #WorldWaterDay!💧Are you passionate about your local waterways, water conservation and stewardship practices? Join the JCSC at Science North on Sunday, April 23rd for a Water Stewardship Gathering! For more info, check out: bit.ly/3Z7p0aa #waterwednesday

Have you ever wondered how streams and rivers get their meandering shape? The power of flowing water will amaze you! 💪 youtube.com/watch?v=8a3r-c… #waterwednesday

The JCSC would like to recognize and thank Vale Canada Ltd for their continuous support in our long-term monthly water monitoring! This year, Vale has donated $10 000 in addition to providing in-kind support and analysis of the water samples we collect from Junction Creek.

The JCSC’s Spring AGM is fast approaching on Wednesday, April 12th at 6:00pm followed by a special presentation with guest speaker Aranya lyer at 7:00pm, “Fieldwork and how it inspires commitment and kinship to the natural world." Zoom registration: bit.ly/3zAD9Ce

Happy #InternationalBeaverDay! In the Fall of 2022, the JCSC and community volunteers installed 72 tree guards to protect recently planted and mature trees that are key for shoreline stabilization and were at risk of being damaged by beavers.

Last chance to register for our Annual Gathering! Join us at Collège Boréal in Sudbury for a weekend filled with expert-led workshops, lectures, field trips, and opportunities to meet new friends. Learn more: ow.ly/MV8g50NpgCX Junction Creek Stewardship Committee Greater Sudbury

Join us tomorrow for the Junction Creek Festival & Trout Release! 🐟💧

Meet our newest Blanding’s turtle - ✨Ben✨ #turtle #blandings #sudbury #meetben #wildlife #junctioncreek

Join us next Saturday for some fun community restoration efforts in New Sudbury! Supplies & refreshments provided 🗑️🪴☀️

You can help pollinators by planting native wildflowers in your backyard ☀️🪴🐝🌻

Thank you, merci, miigwetch to the volunteers from Deswik who helped to install plant ID signs, tree guards, and clean up litter at the Flour Mill Arboretum on Saturday!

Looking for a fun family activity for the weekend? Join us for an introductory tour of a public arboretum 🌲🌱

Thank you, Merci, Miigwetch to all those who joined us on Sunday to tour the arboretum! A special thank you to Rainbow Routes Association and our guides Dr. Gerard Courtin & Dr. Peter Beckett 👏

The Junction Creek Stewardship Committee is calling out to local artists to donate original pieces/vouchers for our fall 2024 Art Auction Fundraising event! We are looking for art in the widest sense! For all inquiries or questions, contact [email protected]