Town of Collingwood opposed Huntingwood Trails East development, but now appears ready to settle despite significant risks The Silver Creek Wetland is the largest remaining wetland on the south coast of Georgian Bay. It’s an important stop for migratory birds that is teeming with life of all kinds. Straddling the Town [...]
Get your tickets and join us at the Escarpment Corridor Alliance's Nature Corridor Summit: https://myescarpment.ca/nature-corridor-summit-2025/. Taking place on October 24th, 2025, at the Osler Bluff Ski Club. The second year of the Summit introduces new unity & innovation sessions that will immerse attendees into specific topic areas they want [...]
Be The Change Film Series is excited to start Season 18 on Wednesday October 15th at 7pm at the Simcoe Street Theatre in Collingwood. For nearly two decades, this community film series has inspired audiences with thought-provoking stories that highlight our environment, our communities, and our shared capacity to create positive change. The season opens with [...]
Witness One of Nature’s Greatest Journeys Every fall, salmon return to the rivers of our watershed, swimming upstream against incredible odds to reach their spawning grounds. Join us at See the Salmon 2025 for a front-row view of this amazing journey — plus a full day of outdoor fun for [...]
After a full life of adventure and deep commitment to the Blue Mountain Watershed Trust since its inception in 1994, we are saddened to announce the passing of Norman J Wingrove on August 6, 2025. He was born in Simcoe, Ontario March 26, 1938. Norman was the CFO of the [...]
In a significant move to enhance environmental protection and sustainability efforts in South Georgian Bay, we are excited to announce that the Friends of Silver Creek (FoSC) will merge with the Blue Mountain Watershed Trust (BMWT) effective immediately. This strategic alliance brings into the fold, the grassroots actions and commitment of the [...]
The omnibus Bill 5 is the biggest threat not only to the environment, but to citizen rights, Indigenous rights and the democratic process, that I have seen in Ontario in my lifetime. Ecojustice offers a good summary in this video. Environmental Defence has a good breakdown here. Please write your MPP [...]
Sunday, April 27th 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Collingwood Leisure Time Club The Collingwood Climate Action Team (CCAT) in partnership with the Town of Collingwood presents our fourth annual EarthFest event. EarthFest will feature a Toy Drive, interactive exhibits, live music, and fun activities for all ages. Let’s work together to [...]
As the population of our region continues to balloon, this is why the Blue Mountain Watershed Trust is committed to protection of streams and Wetlands, in our Watershed, in particular, the provincially significant Silver Creek Wetland. Column by Ian Ockenden on CollingwoodToday - full article below Have you ever [...]
