RRCA and MCA celebrate World Wetlands Day at

Cooper Marsh Conservation Area

Provided By Rrca

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) and the Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) were joined by close to 100 people from both sides of the Kaniatarowanenneh –the St. Lawrence River – during a celebration of World Wetlands Day held on February 25 at RRCA’s Cooper Marsh Conservation Area in South Glengarry.

“We are honoured to host this event in partnership with the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Environment Program” said RRCA General Manager, Richard Pilon. “Cooper Marsh is part of one of the most significant wetlands in Ontario. It’s a perfect spot to celebrate World Wetlands Day.”

The event was opened by MCA’s Keri HorneBurns, who recited the Ohen:ton Karihwateh:kwen – the Words that Come Before All Else.

“Also known as the Thanksgiving address, these traditional words help us to better understand, protect, and enhance our natural environment,” said Horne-Burns. “We’re thrilled to see so many people coming together to learn about the many benefits wetlands provide to our communities.”

The event also served to kick off the 60th anniversary celebrations of the RRCA’s establishment in 1963.

Visitors head out on a guided snowshoe hike at Cooper Marsh Conservation Area in South Glengarry during RRCA and MCA’s recent World Wetlands Day Celebration.

“Conserving and enhancing our local wetlands is a key part of RRCA’s work to protect people, property, and the environment,” said Richard Pilon. “Wetlands encourage biodiversity, replenish and filter our water supply, help fight climate change by storing carbon, assist with flood control, and provide opportunities for people to spend time in nature.”

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The children of the St-Pierre Family Sugar Camp in Lancaster heading out for a ski outing, while other adult members of the family were serving maple taffy to visitors at the Summerstown Trails.

All kinds of weather for Family Day at the Summerstown Trails

Provided By Friends Of The Summerstown Trails

Summerstown, ON – All the weather systems invited themselves at the annual Family Day Festivities organized by the Friends of the Summerstown Trails (FOTST). It was raining at 9:00, sunny for a short while at noon, and then a brief blizzard, followed by fluffy snow which was followed 15 minutes later by sunny skies again.

But the temperatures were mild and many, many families showed up, taking advantage of the free rental of XC skis, snowshoes and fat bikes.

The more than 35 volunteers were kept busy throughout the day, handing out the free equipment, the free food and giving directions to those who were visiting the trails for the first time. The young, and not so young enjoyed the free hot dogs, homemade cookies, roasted marshmallows by the fire, hot chocolate, maple taffy sticks, etc.

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