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Ontario Parks Assoc.

@OPA_Training

OPA is a registered charitable non-profit that has been providing education and advocacy for parks and green spaces since 1936.

 Cambridge, Ontario
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Joined May 2015
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Jim Watson@JimWatsonOttawa21 Jul 2021
It is my pleasure to be at Tillbury Park today to recognize the many contributions of Peter Kells, recipient of the Ontario Parks Association 2021 Protecting Tomorrow Today Lifetime Achievement Award. Thank you for your contributions to the City, Peter! @JLeiper
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Parks Canada
@ParksCanada6 Oct 2020
Whether you’re a city-dweller 🏙, or more about that country life 🌾, a love of #nature is what brings Canadians together. ❤ Let’s celebrate this love and share some of our favourite natural gems. Backyards and city parks count! 🌻 #UrbanOctober
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Little Green Space 🦋@LGSpace6 Oct 2020
In autumn, help amphibians by removing decaying plants and leaves from garden ponds! This material produces gases which can poison hibernating frogs and other wildlife if the pond freezes over in winter 🍂🐸💦
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If you are hosting an event you would like posted on our website, please email comms@greeninfrastructureontario.org! We would be happy to add it to our Events Calendar for you. #sharingknowledge #greeninfrastructure #webinars #events #workshops #tutorials
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Invasive Species Centre hiring two #scicomm positions!
Invasive Species Ctr (@InvSp) profile pictureInvasive Species Ctr@InvSp5 Oct 2020
JOB POSTINGS! We are now hiring for 2 exciting positions in science communications! If you are passionate about the environment, protecting Canada’s forests and waterways, and enjoy working as a part of an upbeat team, apply today! 📢 Find more info: ow.ly/vEoO50BIizK
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Invading Species@invspecies24 Sep 2020
Dried grasses are commonly used as fall decoration, but be aware that some may be invasive. Invasive phragmites (Phragmites australis subsp. australis) is easily spread by seeds that fall from their large seed heads with a little bit of movement.
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The Grand River begins in the Dufferin County highlands and travels about 310km before emptying into Lake Erie. The Grand is a 'working river' — a phrase that recognizes the important role it plays in meeting the needs of the cities and towns of the watershed. #WorldRiversDay 💙
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Image from Grand River Conservation Authority (@grandriverca)
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Little Green Space 🦋@LGSpace24 Sep 2020
Please say no to poisonous slug pellets, pesticides and weedkillers. Hedgehogs hoover up over 100 invertebrates every night! Pic via @WildlifeTrusts #wildlife #gardening #nature
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Hamilton CA
@Hamilton_CA25 Sep 2020
This weekend has been fully booked at Dundas Peak & Webster Falls. Only visitors with reservations will be permitted entry, parking in the nieghbourhood could result in tickets of $250. Reservations are accepted up to a week in advance and close at 8 PM the day before.
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Call of the Forest@DBKTrees25 Sep 2020
This is so wonderful. 💚
Tree Canada (@TreeCanada) profile pictureTree Canada@TreeCanada25 Sep 2020
Another successful planting, hosted by @TRCA_HQ, in celebration of #NationalTreeDay and #NationalForestWeek! With the generous support of @IKEACanada, 125 trees were planted in #VaughanON! #plantmoretrees
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Leslie Fournier@StreetsAlive_Pr25 Sep 2020
The colours in @Algonquin_PP are exploding right now.
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Green infrastructure (GI) is not electric charging stations or solar panels. GI is natural #stormwatermanagement systems like green roofs, parks, gardens, grasslands and bioswales that will save cities from flooding. Which, is in the future to come: ow.ly/PRYu50ByhCU
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Fall colours are coming in. Your weekend plans are set.
Image from The Riverwood Conservancy 🍁 (@yourriverwood)
Image from The Riverwood Conservancy 🍁 (@yourriverwood)
Image from The Riverwood Conservancy 🍁 (@yourriverwood)
Image from The Riverwood Conservancy 🍁 (@yourriverwood)
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Due to an increase in #COVID19 cases, Ontario is limiting the # of people at unmonitored social gatherings (like backyard BBQs & parties) in @cityoftoronto, @regionofpeel & @ottawacity, to 10 for indoor or 25 for outdoor events for as of Sept 18. news.ontario.ca/en/release/5…
Effective Sept 18, 2020 Lower limits for unmonitored social gatherings in Ottawa, Peel and Toronto regions. 10 people for indoor or 25 for outdoor events.

ALT Effective Sept 18, 2020 Lower limits for unmonitored social gatherings in Ottawa, Peel and Toronto regions. 10 people for indoor or 25 for outdoor events.

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LEAF@leaf31 Aug 2020
#DYK that the #urbanforest removes more than just carbon dioxide from the atmosphere? Urban trees also reduce ozone and NOx pollution, key components of #smog. Learn more about the benefits of #greeninfrastructure with @GreenInfraOn: greeninfrastructureontario.o… #onpoli #TOpoli
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Conservation Ontario@conont30 Jul 2020
Help stop the spread of invasive plant species by spraying down your bike with water or compressed air to remove mud and plant parts from tires and fenders. 🚵🚵‍♂️#StepIntoNature #HealthyHikes #StayOnTrails #invasivespecies bit.ly/3eWKak4
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Conservation Ontario@conont24 Jun 2020
It’s important for people to see themselves and hear their stories represented in the heritage of the society they live in. #NIHM #StepIntoNature #HealthyHikes #diversity #inclusion
Indigenous woman walking through a field.

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Conservation Ontario@conont29 May 2020
Pretty much sums it up! bit.ly/36DivAL 🌲☀️😎 #StepIntoNature #HealthyHikes #ConservationAreas #weekend #PhysicalDistancing
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Bayridge SS@BayridgeSS_LDSB15 May 2020
Still time to apply for scholarships and bursaries. Here are some for an interest in the environment, parks or horticulture. ontarioparksassociation.memb… @OPA_Training
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Environment Ontario
@ONenvironment12 May 2020
Ontario’s first Day of Action on Litter is finally here! 📅 🥳 Tune in all week as we share facts and tips to reduce waste and #ActONlitter at home. Let’s act together to keep our environment clean! ontario.ca/ActONlitter
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