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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

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  • 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!
  • SOLD OUT: Sugarbush Lantern Walk (Friday)
    SOLD OUT: 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.
  • LEAF Backyard Tree-Planting Workshop
    LEAF Backyard Tree-Planting Workshop
    Sat, Mar 28
    Whitby Central Library, Rooms 1A and 1B
    Mar 28, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    Whitby Central Library, Rooms 1A and 1B, 405 Dundas St W, Whitby, ON L1N 6A1, Canada
    Whitby residents are invited to join a FREE backyard tree-planting workshop by LEAF (Local Enhancement & Appreciation of Forests)!
  • SOLD OUT: Sugarbush Lantern Walk (Saturday)
    SOLD OUT: 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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!
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