09/03/2026
π Celebrate 75 Years of Maitland Conservation! πΏ
Join us for the River Festival on Sunday, September 13 from noonβ4:00 p.m. at the Brussels Conservation Area! π
This FREE, family-friendly drop-in event is a great opportunity to explore nature, learn about our watershed, get hands-on, and celebrate 75 years of Maitland Conservation. π
β¨ Explore a variety of hands-on stations, including:
π Scales Nature Park β Native reptile display
π Stream Health β Electrofishing, stream organisms & water sampling
π± Tree Seedling Giveaway
π¦ Pollinator Patch β Native seed giveaway & wildflower bomb activity
π€ Model Boat Building β Build a simple raft and try it out
π¨ Craft Corner β Sun prints, dragonfly crafts & nature-themed temporary tattoos
ποΈ Loganβs Mill β Learn about restoration plans
π³ Municipality of Huron East β Imagine a park with MGA Consultants
π§© Middle Maitland Rejuvenation Committee β Watershed puzzle
πΏ Maitland Conservation Foundation & John Hindmarch Environmental Fund displays
πΈ Photo Frame β Take home a Polaroid photo
π¨ Giant Paint-by-Number β Help paint a shoreline scene
π£ Fishing for Beginners β Children can try fishing at the mill pond! Limited equipment will be available through the TackleShare program.
π Hungry? The Brussels Leoβs Club will be serving up a BBQ fundraiser!
π Getting there: Visitors can enter from Sports Drive (by the dam) or from the picnic shelters off Alfred St. Parking in the Alfred St. lot is very limited and will mainly be reserved for accessibility parking. Visitors are encouraged to park along Sports Drive and walk in. Please be courteous to our neighbours and do not block driveways.
π£ Fishing note: Anyone between the ages of 18 and 64 is required to have a Resident Fishing License.
πΏ Bring the family, explore the river, and celebrate 75 years of conservation!
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Sunday, September 13
β° Noonβ4:00 p.m.
π Brussels Conservation Area
ποΈ Admission is FREE!
Questions? π§ [email protected] or π 519-335-3557 ext. 226