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Nature Photo of the WeekSeminarAdmin2020-08-12T11:31:14-04:00

That’s a wrap on our summer photo contest! 📸✨ A h That’s a wrap on our summer photo contest! 📸✨ A huge thank you to everyone who snapped a photo, guessed a location, and shared their love for our beautiful local landscape and animals over the past few weeks. We were blown away by all of your amazing entries and community spirit. Stay tuned; we’ll be announcing the lucky contest winner on September 10th! 🏆 Keep an eye on our page!
Look who decided to move in rent-free! 🦦 Huge th Look who decided to move in rent-free! 🦦 Huge thanks to one of our amazing community members for sharing these with us, we just couldn’t keep them to ourselves. From expert hunting to comfortable lounging, this little otter is officially running the dock now. These videos were taken in Thornbury, so keep your eyes peeled and you may get lucky enough to have a visitor too!
Another week, another round of our photo contest! Another week, another round of our photo contest! 📸 Don't forget to submit your own photos for a chance to win a $100 gift card to Bent Taco! 🌮 To enter, DM us here or email info@watershedtrust.ca!
Recognize this spot? 📸 Another round of our photo Recognize this spot? 📸 Another round of our photo competition is live! Can you guess where this photo was taken in our watershed? 🌲 Don’t forget to submit your own local photos for a chance to win a $100 gift card to @benttaco ! 🌮✨ 📩 How to enter: DM us right here or email your entry to info@watershedtrust.ca!
🌧️ Stormwater Management Master Plan Meeting Today 🌧️ Stormwater Management Master Plan Meeting Today! 🌧️ The town is holding a crucial meeting today regarding our local Stormwater Management Master Plan. 📌 When to tune in: While the meeting starts at 2:00 PM, the SWMMP portion is expected to be discussed between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM. Your voice and presence matter! Join the Zoom or attend in person at Collingwood Town Hall, 2nd floor, to stay informed, ask questions (in person) and hear what’s ahead for our community. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87034054651?pwd=jY5iWpH0b4tw18xzbsASvSHoGKRIix.1#success Stormwater Management Master Plan: https://engage.collingwood.ca/swmmp
Another week of our photo contest means another ro Another week of our photo contest means another round of incredible submissions from our community. This week, we’re spotlighting this majestic Great Blue Heron. Look at that detail and composure! Our local watersheds are home to so many stunning moments like this, and we love seeing how you capture them through your lens. 📸 Want to see your work featured next? DM us right here, or email info@watershedtrust.ca for a chance to win a $100 gift card to Bent Taco!
No Saturday plans yet? Now you do. 😎 We’ll be at No Saturday plans yet? Now you do. 😎 We’ll be at Sidelaunch Days this Saturday (August 8th) from 10-4! Come by, say hello, and check out what we’ve got going on. Can’t wait to see you there! 🎉 #sidelaunchdays #SupportLocal #CollingwoodEvents
“Water is Life. Let’s Protect It.” (Canada Ocean R “Water is Life. Let’s Protect It.” (Canada Ocean Racing) 🌊⛵️ @scott_shawyer_ is a strong supporter of the Watershed Trust. He’s training for a round-the-world sailing race right here in Collingwood. Scott and the Trust share the same mission: protecting the waters that connect us all, from our local streams to the open ocean. Scott is turning our shared mission into action on a global stage. Training on Georgian Bay, he’s preparing for the world’s toughest solo sailing challenge: the Vendée Globe. Sailing under a ‘Water Positive’ banner, Scott will embark on an epic, non-stop, unassisted three-month race around the globe, pushing the limits on his 60-foot foiling boat. Let’s wish him fair winds, smooth seas, and every success, both in his extraordinary voyage and our shared mission to protect water! 🇨🇦 Visit https://www.canadaoceanracing.com/ to learn more. 📷 Photo Credit: @canada_ocean_racing #ScottShawyer #CanadaOceanRacing #vendéeglobe #GeorgianBay #Collingwood #WaterPositive #watershedprotection #sailinglife
It’s that time of the week again! 📸✨ Another Frid It’s that time of the week again! 📸✨ Another Friday, another chance to test your local knowledge (and show off your favorite landscape shots)! 🌲🏞️ Think you know where this photo was taken? Drop your best guess in the comments below! 👇 Or, if you’ve captured a stunning view while out exploring, we want to see it! Submit your photos by emailing info@watershedtrust.ca or sending a DM for a chance to be featured in our next round. Good luck, and happy guessing! 💬📍 #PhotoContest #GuessTheLocation #NaturePhotography #ExploreLocal #WatershedViews #CommunityContest #LocalScenery
Still thinking about coming to See the Salmon 2026 Still thinking about coming to See the Salmon 2026? 🎟️ On Saturday, September 19th, the salmon run returns to our watershed, and we’re making this year’s event our biggest yet! Come out and enjoy: 🌲 Guided river hikes along Pretty River 🎶 Live local music & food 🚴‍♀️ Driving & cycling tour routes 🎨 Games, crafts & activities for the kids Grab your tickets online now at seethesalmon.ca, or pick them up at the park on event day. We can’t wait to see you there! 👉 Tap “Learn More” or head to seethesalmon.ca to secure your spot!
Round Three! Don't forget to send your photos to Round Three! Don't forget to send your photos to info@watershedtrust.ca or DM us right here for a chance to win a $100 gift card to @benttaco 🌮 Thank you for your submissions!
Round 2! 🗺️ Swipe left to check out our newest two Round 2! 🗺️ Swipe left to check out our newest two submissions for our "Guess the Location" photo competition. Drop your best guesses for Photo 1 and Photo 2 in the comments below! 📸 Want to win a $100 Bent Taco gift card? Show us your favourite hidden gems, scenic views, or local landmarks by submitting your photos! Send your photos to us by: 1️⃣ DMing us right here on Instagram or Facebook 2️⃣ Emailing them to info@watershedtrust.ca #GuessTheLocation #WatershedTrust #LocalExplore #CommunityFun #NaturePhotography #ExploreLocal #HiddenGems
Round 1! 🗺️ Ready to test your local geography ski Round 1! 🗺️ Ready to test your local geography skills? Swipe left to check out these two stunning submissions for our "Guess the Location" photo competition. Drop your best guesses for Photo 1 and Photo 2 in the comments below! 👇 Let’s see who really knows our watershed. 📸 Want to win a $100 Bent Taco gift card? Show us your favourite hidden gems, scenic views, or local landmarks by submitting your photos! Send your photos to us by: 1️⃣ DMing us right here on Instagram or Facebook 2️⃣ Emailing them to info@watershedtrust.ca #GuessTheLocation #WatershedTrust #LocalExplore #CommunityFun #naturephotograpy #ExploreLocal #hiddengems
🐟 Summer is here, but we’re already looking ahead 🐟 Summer is here, but we’re already looking ahead to the fall salmon run! 🍁 While we're all enjoying the July sunshine, we're gearing up behind the scenes for See the Salmon this September! Putting together an event that celebrates one of nature's most incredible local journeys takes a lot of coordination and a dedicated crew. We’re opening up our volunteer recruitment early so you can lock in a fun, impactful day out in nature before the fall rush hits. Whether you want to help out with youth activities, guide visitors, or keep things running smoothly behind the scenes, we have a role for you. Know anyone else who would be a great fit? Pass this along to anyone who loves the outdoors! 🤝Students & Teens: Need to lock down some community involvement hours early in the school year? This is a fantastic, hands-on way to get them. 🤝Passionate Locals: If you know a neighbour, friend, or coworker who cares about our local environment, let them know we're recruiting. Ready to join the team or want more info? You can sign up or ask questions by sending an email to info@watershedtrust.ca, or by calling/texting (705) 888-4795. #SeeTheSalmon #Volunteer #Collingwood #BlueMountainWatershedTrust #getinvolved #Community #ontario #summerplanning
📸 BMWT SUMMER PHOTO CONTEST! ☀️ Have an awesome l 📸 BMWT SUMMER PHOTO CONTEST! ☀️ Have an awesome landscape or trail photo taken in our local watersheds? We want to see it! We’re launching our 'Guess The Location' Summer Photo Competition, and entering gives you a chance to win a $100 gift card to @benttaco, serious bragging rights, and a potential feature in the local news! 🌮🎉 Swipe left to see the official rules on page 2, but here is how it works: 1️⃣ Guess the Post: Whenever we share a mystery photo this summer, drop your best guess of the location right in the comments! 📍 2️⃣ Snap & DM: Send us a landscape or nature photo you took in our local watershed. Make sure to message us the exact location and a photo title of your choosing. 🖼️ 3️⃣ Respect Nature: Keep it wild and respectful! Please do not disturb or stress wildlife just to get your shot. 🌲🦉 🗓️ Deadline: Submit your photos via DM by August 31st. 📣 Winners Announced: September 10th! Show us the beauty of our watersheds! Dust off your camera or scroll through your camera roll and send us your best photos today. Thank you @benttaco for making this possible!! #BlueMountainWatershedTrust #Collingwood #CollingwoodOntario #SouthGeorgianBay #InCollingwood #ExploreCollingwood #WatershedProtection #NaturePhotography #LocalPhotoContest #BentTaco
The wait is officially over, See the Salmon 2026 i The wait is officially over, See the Salmon 2026 is officially a go! 🐟✨ Every autumn, our local waters come alive with an incredible natural spectacle, and we can’t wait to share it with you again this September. Whether you’re a long-time supporter or looking to experience the run for the first time, this is the perfect way to connect with our watershed, support conservation, and see these amazing fish up close. 👉 Head to seethesalmon.ca (link in bio) to grab your tickets and secure your spot! We can't wait to see you there! 🌊
Happy World Environment Day! 🌏 We are so lucky to Happy World Environment Day! 🌏 We are so lucky to spend each day working to protect our local watersheds and everyone in them. The reality is, the environment usually does a pretty good job at taking care of itself. It’s humans who usually cause the problems. That’s why the Trust exists: to protect and enhance the Blue Mountains watershed ecosystem through direct action, advocacy, and education. Because we are an entirely volunteer-run organization, we can’t do this work without you! If you would like to help support our work, please consider donating or becoming a member at the link in our bio. Let's take care of our backyard and community, together. 🤝
Happy Bike Month! 🚲 Did you know that Collingwood Happy Bike Month! 🚲 Did you know that Collingwood was recently awarded the Silver Bicycle Friendly Community Designation by the Share the Road Cycling Coalition? When you choose to bike instead of drive, you’re directly reducing Greenhouse Gas emissions and, consequently, actively helping keep our watersheds healthy. Fewer emissions help stabilize weather patterns, reduce flooding, and improve soil erosion (Conservation Ontario). And that’s pretty great! Whether you bike to work or take a leisurely ride on the Georgian Trail, thank you for helping the environment! If you haven’t already, consider choosing your bike for your next trip; you won’t regret it! Happy riding, BMWT 🏞 #BikeMonth #bluemountainwatershedtrust #sharetheroad
❗Stop The Floods❗ What do Cranberry West, The For ❗Stop The Floods❗ What do Cranberry West, The Forest, Blue Shores, Rupert's Landing and more Collingwood communities have in common? FLOODING! Please join us Wednesday April 29th, at 4:00 p.m. at the Collingwood Public Library, as we discuss real and mounting flood risks, what's going wrong... and right, the results of the recent Huntingwood Trails East hearing, and what stronger safeguards the Town can and must adopt now. Please attend. Your questions, comments, and ideas will help shape the actions we take to protect Collingwood's neighbourhoods and wetlands. We hope to see you there!
❗CHANGE OF LOCATION: Thornbury Public Library❗ Ou ❗CHANGE OF LOCATION: Thornbury Public Library❗ Our upcoming film, The Invisible Mammal, follows the story of a team of women bat scientists working towards saving the North American Bat species from white-nose syndrome, a deadly fungal disease. This film explores the crucial role bats play in our shared environment, while simultaneously highlighting the need for collaboration in protecting and preserving bat populations everywhere. These small mammals are vital for natural pest control, pollination, seed dispersal, and ecological succession, and we hope this film inspires everyone to recognize their importance and take an active role in supporting conservation efforts🦇 Please join us, we can’t wait to see you there! 📅 Wednesday May 20th, 2026 📍 Thornbury Public Library 🎟️ Tickets at btc.watershedtrust.ca
🌏 Happy Earth Day 2026🌏 Today, and every day, the 🌏 Happy Earth Day 2026🌏 Today, and every day, the Blue Mountain Watershed Trust celebrates and recognizes our Earth, our ecosystems, and our water. We work hard to protect our local watersheds, from Battaeux Creek to Townline Creek, ensuring a sustainable and healthy environment for generations to come. This Earth Day, remember that even small actions can help shape the future of our water and community. And your opinion matters! Let’s work together, join our events, volunteer, or share your ideas to keep our watersheds thriving. #EarthDay2026 #WatershedStewardship #BlueMountainWatershed
On April 11th, 2026, Collingwood Today published a On April 11th, 2026, Collingwood Today published an article about the Collingwood Town Council requesting more information on flood modelling following Blue Mountain Watershed Trust's advocacy. We encourage you to take a moment and read the article to stay informed! Link: https://www.collingwoodtoday.ca/local-news/council-asks-for-more-details-on-flood-modelling-following-pressure-from-watershed-trust-12121097
🗞Make sure you check out our recent newsletter at. 🗞Make sure you check out our recent newsletter at... https://watershedtrust.ca/news/newsletter/ In this newsletter, you will read about: how the Blue Mountains council orders flood risk report after Blue Mountain Watershed Trust deputation, the OLT settlement summary, why wetlands matter more than ever, and wetland warriors! Click the link in bio to learn more🏞
Our upcoming film, Climate in Therapy, is a humoro Our upcoming film, Climate in Therapy, is a humorous, inventive experiment in which seven climate scientists confront their emotions about climate change. The film ends on an optimistic note and captures what it means to care deeply about such an important cause. A panel discussion with local experts from the CCAT, South Georgian Bay Community Health, and Free Spirit Tours will follow the hour-long film. Please join us, we can't wait to see you there! 📅 Wednesday April 15th, 2026 📍 Simcoe Street Theatre 🎟️ Tickets at btc.watershedtrust.ca
We recently received this video of a property off We recently received this video of a property off Beachwood Road, that was completely flooded. The new house next door is built on a pile of fill. #dontfloodusout
The Blue Mountain Watershed Trust recognizes and c The Blue Mountain Watershed Trust recognizes and celebrates World Water Day this Sunday, March 22. Water insecurity is not a third-world issue. Many communities in Canada, including Ontario, inhabited almost entirely by First Nations peoples, are challenged to provide safe, clean drinking water for their people. By focusing on wetlands protection and climate mitigation to reduce or eliminate flooding and its potential impact on safe drinking water, we do our part. 🌏 On this World Water Day, let's come together to take action for a sustainable future. Please consider helping us help you by donating on the link in our bio.
Concerned about flooding? For parts of Collingwood Concerned about flooding? For parts of Collingwood, you should be: Cranberry Trails West, Silver Glen, and The Forest. Join Blue Mountain Watershed Trust President Carl Michener as he speaks to Collingwood Council tomorrow, March 23 @2:00 pm, about how robust 2-dimensional flood potential mapping can prevent flooding or limit new construction in areas where flooding would be exacerbated. Please attend and support the message.
DON’T FLOOD US OUT! High water...and how we’re go DON’T FLOOD US OUT! High water...and how we’re going to fix it. The Watershed Trust will make a deputation to Collingwood Council this Monday March 23 at 2 PM to request robust 2D Flooding Modelling Standards for the Town of Collingwood. Please attend and support the message. Link to article: https://www.collingwoodtoday.ca/local-news/cranberry-residents-waiting-for-solution-to-recurring-floods-12002708?utm_source=Email_Share&utm_medium=Email_Share&utm_campaign=Email_Share
We are proud to contribute to Mark’s book: Land be We are proud to contribute to Mark’s book: Land between Waters! Thank you, Mark Zelinski 🏞️ Mark Zelinski’s 10th book, this 320-page edition features more than 600 brilliant landscape, wildlife and cultural photographs of the Niagara Escarpment , one of the world’s unique natural wonders defining an area across Southern Ontario and Manitoulin Island. Through Zelinski’s brilliant images, and through the personal accounts of conservationists, scientists and Indigenous scholars, readers have the opportunity to experience a multi-layered perspective of the living escarpment.
Our upcoming film, The Ants and the Grasshopper, i Our upcoming film, The Ants and the Grasshopper, is a profound and deeply humanizing documentary that flips the classic Aesop fable on its head to address the climate crisis. Please join us, we can't wait to see you there! 📅 Wednesday March 18th, 2026 📍 Simcoe Street Theatre 🎟️ Tickets at btc.watershedtrust.ca
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