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Craig Clark
04 Nov 2020

Hiker finds abandoned skate park in the woods just off of Bruce Trail

While walking the Bruce Trail, a local hiker stumbled upon an abandoned skate park in the middle of a forest in Hamilton. Reddit user i_know_cat_fu posted in the Burlington subreddit an image of the...

Michael Kras
26 Oct 2020

Coyotes are being spotted around Hamilton

Lions and tigers and… coyotes? The City of Hamilton has put out a warning that there have been some coyote sightings throughout the city recently, urging residents to take care and stay safe. “Coy...

Michael Kras
08 Sep 2020

Spencer Gorge waterfalls are reopening for reservation-only access

Nature lovers of Hamilton should be thrilled to learn that the waterfalls and outdoor amenities as part of Spencer Gorge Conservation Area are officially reopening for public access; albeit, in a slig...

Michael Kras
13 Aug 2020

500 free trees are being given away to Hamilton residents

If you’re a Hamiltonian who’s always wanted a tree in your yard, you’re in luck: Environment Hamilton and the Hamilton Naturalists’ Club are giving away 500 trees to residents of urban Hamilto...

Michael Kras
06 Jul 2020

Many of Hamilton’s waterfalls will be reopening mid-July

Though locals haven’t been able to enjoy Hamilton’s stunning waterfalls for the last few months amid COVID-19 concerns, the city has announced that it will be reopening many local waterfalls for p...

Michael Kras
27 Jun 2020

Hamilton conservation areas may close due to capacity on weekends

Though most of Hamilton’s conservation areas and beaches have reopened for passive recreation such as hiking, biking, and bird watching, be forewarned: if areas get too congested with visitors, the ...

Michael Kras
11 May 2020

Over 500 Ontario parks and conservation areas are reopening today

Nature lovers, rejoice! In a press briefing on Saturday, Premier Doug Ford announced that, beginning this week, more than 500 of Ontario’s provincial parks and conservation reserves will be reopenin...

Michael Kras
08 May 2020

Hamilton Conservation Authority is reopening the rail trails this weekend

Nature lovers feeling a little stir-crazy while cooped up at home will have something to look forward to this weekend, as the Hamilton Conservation Authority has announced it will be reopening the Ham...

Michael Kras
27 Apr 2020

Ontario’s parks and conservation areas will remain closed until at least May 31st

Looks like the nature-shaped holes in our hearts won’t get filled up for a while longer, as the Ontario government announced that the closure of all the province’s parks and conservation areas has...

Michael Kras
25 Mar 2020

Hamilton’s conservation areas are now closed to the public

Leisurely hikes during quarantine are officially off the table, as the Hamilton Conservation Authority has immediately, temporarily closed all local conservation areas from public access during COVID-...