Essex – The Essex Region Conservation Authority is offering grants ranging from 75% to 100% for projects that help protect our environment. Interested landowners should contact ERCA soon to learn about these grant programs and plan for spring projects.    "Landowners interested in planting trees or creating prairie habitat on their property this spring should contact us as soon as possible,” said Paul Giroux, ERCA’s Forester.  “Planting trees on your property not only helps the...

Essex - At its Board meeting on November 13, the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) discussed the Province’s proposal to consolidate Ontario’s 36 Conservation Authorities into seven regional entities under Bill 68, Plan to Protect Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2025 . The plan, announced by Environment Minister Todd McCarthy on October 31, includes creating an Ontario Provincial Conservation Agency to oversee the amalgamation and consult on proposed boundaries. While ERCA supports the...

Essex  – What’s better than kicking off the holidays in good old-fashioned style at the John R. Park Homestead’s Christmas in the Country special event? Getting to also shop for unique, handmade special gift items at the Holiday Makers’ Market at the same time. And it’s all happening on Sunday, December 7 from 11 am – 4pm.    The 1842 Park family home and farm will be beautifully decorated with natural forest materials. Guests can experience the historic home in its holiday splendour...