Curious about learning more about Ontario Streams?

Join us for our 31st Annual General Meeting!

Saturday, June 20th, from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Richvale Community Centre, Richmond Hill

Refreshments and light lunch will be provided.

Recommended dress is walking shoes and long pants suitable for an outdoor tour.

What to Expect:

Enjoy a day of engaging presentations highlighting the impact we’ve created together in 2025 to further our mission of conservation and rehabilitation of streams and wetlands, through education and community action.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in a guided nature walk featuring historical rehabilitation projects along Patterson Creek. Alternative indoor programming will be available for those who prefer a more accessible option.

Guest Speaker:

Ian Smith B. Math, M.Sc., OLS/OLIP, EP, Fluvial Geomorphologist at Lydian Environmental Consulting will be sharing the preliminary results of their study:

Novel approaches for estimating Brook Trout abundance and habitat preferences in a peri-urban headwater stream of the Niagara Peninsula.

The upper reaches of Twelve Mile Creek, Niagara’s last known coldwater stream supporting native Brook Trout, were studied to confirm species presence and estimate population abundance. Researchers used fish surveys, photos, and DNA testing to count Brook Trout and learn which stream habitats they use most, including areas with cool water, shade, rocks, groundwater, and fallen wood. The findings will guide restoration and rehabilitation of urban-impacted headwater streams in the upper Twelve Mile Creek watershed and may support future localized reintroduction of native Brook Trout into restored habitats.

Space is limited and pre-registration is required so we know how many to expect!