Volunteers to restore Sheldon Creek in Adjala-Tosorontio
(Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, Tiffin Centre for Conservation)
Opportunity Details: Volunteers to restore Sheldon Creek in Adjala-Tosorontio
Contact | Maria Leung, Senior Communications Specialist, Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority; Phone: (Business) 705-424-1479 ext 254; Email: events@nvca.on.ca |
Duties | Sheldon Creek is home to a native fish that is at risk of becoming extinct. With your help, we can restore their habitat and reverse some of the damage from past land uses. This July, let's rehabilitate this ecosystem by reducing erosion on stream banks, giving the river room to flood and restoring the streamside forest. We will be stepping into chest waders and wading into waist-deep water to anchor old Christmas trees into the streambank. This not only reduces erosion and stabilizes the streambanks, it creates habitat for young trout and salmon, which hatch on the site every year. Come help rehabilitate the aquatic ecosystem with Nottawasaga Valley Conservation and South Simcoe Streams Network! Take a look at how your help will improve fish and wildlife habitat, water quality and our economy in our 9 minute documentary. You can also visit our website for more information. |
More Info Link | https://www.nvca.on.ca/lands-stewardship/restoring-the-nottawasaga-river/ |
Benefits | Reduce erosion, create habitat for young trout and salmon |
Ages | 14 year(s) and up |
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | Yes |
Areas of Interest | Nature / Environment |
Skills/Experience | Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Listening Skills ; Team Work ; This is an in-water event. Volunteers must be very comfortable in the water. Since some of our waders may leak, plan on getting wet and bring a change of clothes and socks! This is a moderately physically demanding project involving hiking, lifting and hammering and walking on uneven surfaces in the water. |
Commitment Length | One Time / Special Event - July 23, 2024 from 9 am - 12 pm |
Interaction Level | Small Group |
Minimum Hours | 3 / Day |
Accessibility | Not Accessible |
Location | 4149 Concession Road 4, Loretto, ON L0G 1L0 |
Number of Positions | Adjala-Tosorontio ; Bruce County ; Grey County ; Simcoe County 45 individual(s) needed in total. Adults and youth welcome. This event only suitable for volunteers for ages 14+. |
Training | Orientation ; Training is provided |
Transportation | Car required |
Police Check | Not Required |
Additional Requirements | Pre-registration required here: https://nvca.ticketbud.com/hop-in-and-help-restore-sheldon-creek-? |
Start Date | On or after 23 Jul 2024 and on or before 23 Jul 2024 |
Display Until | 23 Jul 2024 |
Agency Details: Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, Tiffin Centre for Conservation
Office Phone | 705-424-1479 |
Fax | 705-424-2115 |
admin@nvca.on.ca | |
Website | www.nvca.on.ca/ |
Address & Map | 8195 8th Line Utopia, ON Canada L0M 1T0 |