Take a hike with the MRCA this weekend

Looking for a little fun the whole family can enjoy? Look no further than the Hersey Lake Conservation Area.

The Mattagami Region Conservation Authority along with their partners the Wintergreen Fund for Conservation and the Timmins Naturalists are encouraging residents to join them for Timmins Winter Hiking Day.

Whether you are new to Timmins or a long-time resident, we invite you to come out to the Hersey Lake Conservation Area on Sunday, February 21, 2016 to participate in the 5th Annual Winter Hiking Day. The event will start at 12:00 p.m. with a winter survival presentation from Timmins Porcupine Search and Rescue. Then at 12:30 p.m. a “winter ecology” guided hike will take you on a half hour tour of the Conservation Area. The hike will be a great way to learn a little about how plants and animals have adapted to survive the cold of a Northern Ontario winter. The day will also feature activities for the little ones and hot refreshments and a warm fire will be served up by the Wintergreen volunteers until 2:00 PM.

In an effort to reduce waste from disposable cups, residents are asked to bring their own travel mugs.

For more information, call the Mattagami Region Conservation Authority at 360-2660 or visit http://mrca.timmins.ca.  The Hersey Lake Conservation Area is located about 5 km from downtown Timmins, north on Highway 655.