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Each year, Central Lake Ontario Conservation (CLOCA) offers a number of events and programs in our Conservation Areas.  From a winter snowshoe to our annual firefly hike, we engage hundreds of families each year.

 

We think we have something for everyone and encourage you to sign up to our online

e-newsletter to ensure you don’t miss out on upcoming activities and events.

  • Families Evening Snowshoe (6 pm - 8 pm) - FULL
    Families Evening Snowshoe (6 pm - 8 pm) - FULL
    Fri, Feb 13
    Enniskillen Conservation Area
    Feb 13, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    Enniskillen Conservation Area, 7274 Holt Rd, Hampton, ON L0B 1J0, Canada
    Enjoy an enchanting evening snowshoe hike along candlelit trails at Enniskillen Conservation Area with your family! Learn about night vision and nocturnal animals, try a few easy activities on the trail, and warm up afterwards with hot chocolate and treats.
  • Couples Evening Snowshoe (8:30 pm - 10:30 pm) - FULL
    Couples Evening Snowshoe (8:30 pm - 10:30 pm) - FULL
    Fri, Feb 13
    Enniskillen Conservation Area
    Feb 13, 2026, 8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
    Enniskillen Conservation Area, 7274 Holt Rd, Hampton, ON L0B 1J0, Canada
    Enjoy an enchanting evening snowshoe hike along candlelit trails at the Enniskillen Conservation Area with your sweetheart! Learn about night vision and nocturnal animals, try a few easy activities on the trail, and warm up afterwards with hot chocolate and treats.
  • Scugog Lake Stewards presents Lynde Shores Restoration Project: Lessons for Scugog's Wetlands
    Scugog Lake Stewards presents Lynde Shores Restoration Project: Lessons for Scugog's Wetlands
    Tue, Feb 24
    Webinar
    Feb 24, 2026, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
    Webinar
    Dan Moore, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority's Senior Ecologist, Environmental Monitoring and Ecosystem Science, will walk through the origin of the Lynde Shores Conservation Area Restoration and Resilience Plan and how science-based planning and collaboration created a long-term strategy.
  • Purple Woods Maple Syrup Festival
    Purple Woods Maple Syrup Festival
    Sat, Mar 14
    Purple Woods Conservation Area
    Mar 14, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – Mar 29, 2026, 2:30 p.m.
    Purple Woods Conservation Area, 38 Coates Rd E, Oshawa, ON L1H 7K4, Canada
    Come out and experience this annual spring tradition in our sugarbush at Purple Woods Conservation Area!
  • Sugarbush Lantern Walk (Friday)
    Sugarbush Lantern Walk (Friday)
    Fri, Mar 27
    Purple Woods Conservation Area
    Mar 27, 2026, 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
    Purple Woods Conservation Area, 38 Coates Rd E, Oshawa, ON L1H 7K4, Canada
    Enjoy a tasty treat made with Purple Woods Maple Syrup, then head out with a lantern to explore our illuminated sugarbush and taste test different grades of maple syrup. The history of this liquid gold will be told by firelight. TICKET SALES OPEN MARCH 2
  • Sugarbush Lantern Walk (Saturday)
    Sugarbush Lantern Walk (Saturday)
    Sat, Mar 28
    Purple Woods Conservation Area
    Mar 28, 2026, 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
    Purple Woods Conservation Area, 38 Coates Rd E, Oshawa, ON L1H 7K4, Canada
    Enjoy a tasty treat made with Purple Woods Maple Syrup, then head out with a lantern to explore our illuminated sugarbush and taste test different grades of maple syrup. The history of this liquid gold will be told by firelight. TICKET SALES OPEN MARCH 2
  • Mother's Day Wildflower Walk and Tea
    Mother's Day Wildflower Walk and Tea
    Sat, May 09
    Purple Woods Conservation Area
    May 09, 2026, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Purple Woods Conservation Area, 38 Coates Rd E, Oshawa, ON, Canada
    Celebrate Mother’s Day with tea, and a treat followed by a guided woodland wildflower walk at Purple Woods Conservation Area! Note: This event will be held on Saturday, the day before Mother's Day.
  • Summer Solstice Firefly Hike (Friday)
    Summer Solstice Firefly Hike (Friday)
    Fri, Jun 19
    Purple Woods Conservation Area
    Jun 19, 2026, 8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
    Purple Woods Conservation Area, 38 Coates Rd E, Oshawa, ON L1H 7K4, Canada
    Celebrate the Summer Solstice with CLOCA by the glow of fireflies!
  • Summer Solstice Firefly Hike (Saturday)
    Summer Solstice Firefly Hike (Saturday)
    Sat, Jun 20
    Purple Woods Conservation Area
    Jun 20, 2026, 8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
    Purple Woods Conservation Area, 38 Coates Rd E, Oshawa, ON L1H 7K4, Canada
    Celebrate the Summer Solstice with CLOCA by the glow of fireflies!
  • PARTNER EVENT: Oak Ridges Moraine Adventure Relay!
    PARTNER EVENT: Oak Ridges Moraine Adventure Relay!
    June 13, 2026
    Oak Ridges Moraine
    June 13, 2026
    Oak Ridges Moraine
    The Oak Ridges Trail Association (ORTA) is thrilled to announce the return of the Oak Ridges Moraine Adventure Relay on Saturday, June 13, 2026 — an unforgettable multisport challenge that combines endurance, teamwork, and environmental stewardship.
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