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Top 5 ways to participate in Take Me Outside Day
All children benefit from unstructured play in a natural environment, yet more and more children and youth are spending their time...
Roughin’ it for a Reason raises $40,000!
The results are in! Roughin’ it for a Reason presented by Cabela’s is a campout fundraiser in support of the Connect Campaign to build a...
There’s still time to Rough it!
We're just 1 week away from Roughin' it for a Reason! It's not too late to join us. Calling kids of all ages, families, corporate teams...
United Soils donates $100,000 gift to the Connect Campaign!
We are thrilled to announce that United Soils has donated $100,000 towards the Connect Campaign to build a new Nature Centre at Scanlon...
Roughin’ it for a Reason Announces Presenting Sponsor
We're excited to announce that Cabela's has signed on as the presenting sponsor for the Roughin' it for a Reason event! Become an event...
Roughin’ it for a Reason Registration Now Open
Roughin' it for a Reason is a campout fundraiser in support of the Connect Campaign to build a new Nature Centre at Scanlon Creek. Stay...
Virtual Tour is now Available
Take the tour and see for yourself! Yesterday, we had a great turn-out for our first ever Nature Centre virtual event. Guests were invited...
You’re invited! Scanlon Creek Nature Centre Virtual Open House
Be our guest! Join us for a free virtual event to learn about the new Nature Centre. Watch the video to learn more! Please join us for the...
Scanlon Creek and other local conservation areas will not be opening this week
By: Rosaleen Egan, Bradford Today. Those wanting to access nature in some of their local conservation areas, such as Scanlon Creek...
Take a Backyard Safari Hunt For Signs of Spring!
The team of Outdoor Educators at LSRCA continue to create new activities to keep children engaged during this difficult time. This time,...
Katie’s 5 Easy Tips for Getting Your Kids Outside
So, your kids are at home and school has been cancelled (for the time being), how will you keep your kids engaged and excited to...
Learn outside with Math Sticks!
How's everybody doing working from home? How are your kids? These are stressful and uncertain times for sure, and we're thinking of you!...
Will you join us? Bradford Nature Centre Information Night and Focus Group
Get Connect-ED with the New Nature Centre coming to Scanlon Creek! Please Note: Event postponed until further notice You may have heard,...
Pop Up Scanlon School
Scanlon Creek Conservation Area, Ninth Line, Bradford February 6th, 2020 9 a.m - 4 p.m. Just because school is out doesn’t mean learning...
We’re in the News! LSCF asks Barrie for $150K to fund multimillion-dollar nature centre building
Recently, on January 13th, 2020 - Cheryl Taylor (LSCF Director) and Lisa Spinks (Connect Campaign Manager), presented to Barrie City...
Take a walk in the woods at Scanlon Creek with the Avenza App
There’s a new tool for anyone planning to hike the trails at Scanlon Creek Conservation Area. The 282 hectare park just north of Bradford...
2020 Scanlon Creek Calendar to benefit Connect Campaign
It's #GivingTuesday and we have an exciting offer for you! For a limited time only (until December 11th), when you donate $100 or more to...
Donors “Duck the Halls” to celebrate $1,000,000
What a way to Celebrate! Connect Campaign supporters were invited to a holiday social at King Cole Ducks on November 20, 2019 to celebrate...
What’s your Scanlon Story?
What’s your Scanlon Story? Did your family host a family picnic in one of the pavilions? Or did you experience feeding chickadees on a...
Building Update
August 2019 Update – Final Design is coming together! The Environmental Impact Study is complete and we are currently working with the...