Upcoming Events
The Central Algoma Land Trust hosts events throughout the year to engage the community and promote land stewardship. All events are open to the public unless otherwise specified, but membership is encouraged to help advance conservation efforts within the Central Algoma region.
Fall Migratory Bird Day at Fort St. Joseph
Fall Migratory Bird Day at Fort St. Joseph is back for another year! Add it to your calendar and stay tuned for more details.
Guided Hike at the Foster Parkland and Walking Trails
Come check out the beautiful views from our Foster Parkland and Walking Trails. This 3.5km hiking trail traverses two adjacent nature preserves featuring mixed forest, protected shoreline and portions of a provincially significant wetland known as the Kensington Complex.
Guided Hike at Rock Lake
This is a 5km round trip hike with a moderate rating that provides a stunning view of Rock Lake. Hopefully the fall colours will be in full swing!
Adopt-a-Highway Litter Cleanup
The Central Algoma Land Trust has adopted a 3km stretch of Highway 17 between Smith Road and Kensington Road, just west of Desbarats. We are looking for volunteers to help us clean up the roadside garbage and litter.
Fall Raptor Watch
This will be a stationary bird watching outing where we will keep an eye on the sky for south bound hawks, eagles, falcons, and vultures. There is a possibility of seeing hundreds or thousands of migrating Broad-winged Hawks. A variety of other birds will likely be observed as well, including large numbers of Sandhill Cranes and Blue Jays.
Explore the Thessalon River Delta/Rock Lake Red Oak Conservation Reserve
Explore the Thessalon River Delta/Rock Lake Red Oak Conservation Reserve with us and help us document the plant and wildlife species that are present using iNaturalist. There are no established trails, so participants should be prepared for some bushwhacking and uneven terrain.
Guided Hike at the Gravel Point Preserve
Join us for a guided hike at our Gravel Point Preserve Hiking Trails. This is an easy to moderate hike, mostly flat with only small changes in elevation and uneven ground. The hike is approximately 4km and it will take approximately two hours, depending on the pace.
2025 Photo Contest
Are you looking to show off your photography from the Central Algoma region? We are looking for plant, wildlife, landscape, and other nature-related photographs to fill our 2026 calendar, which will be sold as a fundraiser for our conservation work.
Junior Explorers - Tracks and Signs
This week's Junior Explorers session will focus on learning how to identify animals based on their tracks and signs.
Bat Night
Join the Central Algoma Land Trust for a presentation about local bats. Discover why bats are important to our ecosystems and learn how to identify them. Following the presentation, participants will take a short walk through the Boyer Preserve to listen for bats in flight using handheld bat detectors.
Annual General Meeting
Join the Central Algoma Land Trust for its Annual General Meeting on Sunday, July 27 at 4:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity to learn about the Land Trust’s recent accomplishments, ongoing conservation efforts, and future plans. All are welcome to attend, including members, supporters, and anyone interested in protecting the natural spaces of Central Algoma.
Guided Paddle at Caribou Lake(Rescheduled to July 25)
Join the Central Algoma Land Trust for a leisurely paddle at Caribou Lake. Spend the day exploring sheltered coves, wetlands, and sprawling lily pads on this breathtaking lake.
Junior Explorers - Photography
This week's Junior Explorers session will be photography with Sheri Minardi (bring your own camera!).
Junior Explorers - Bats and Crafts
This week's Junior Explorers session will be photography with Sheri Minardi (bring your own camera!).