Hello Loon Callers,

Are you going to be at the cottage this weekend? 

Join the Kawartha Highlands Signature Site Park Biologist on an entrancing Fall Colours Hike at our unique Loon Call Lake Legacy Trail. We will admire the changing colours, listen to the six Legacy Trail stories, and give thanks for our land and waters.

Hike will be approximately 2 hours, and is a rugged walk. Total distance will be approximately 3km, and on-leash furry friends are welcome!

Please note that parking is available at the Loon Call Lake Access Point, #506 Anstruther Lake Rd, and a valid Day Pass for the park is required.

Participants should come dressed for the weather, and difficult terrain.

If you would like to join us, please sign up here: https://forms.office.com/r/CUL78F9Vve

Hello Loon Callers,

We had a good turnout today, with bins full of food collected and a nice catch up with cottage neighbours.

But… if the grey sky and raindrops, or anyting else, kept you off the water, we will be out on our docks with food bins waiting, on what promises to be a beautiful day tomorrow. 

See you on the water!

Hey Loon Callers,

Check your email for a link to the order form (if you can’t find it, email info@looncalllake.ca to request the link). All details are in the order form. HST is included in the prices.

Order requests end on July 14th to allow time to order so you receive your order before the end of summer.

Hey Loon Callers,

Saturday looks like it is going to be quite rainy,
so the Paddle Palooza and Food Drive has moved to

Sunday June 30th
FOOD BANK drop off – Lots 2, 32, 36, 51, 70

It will be great to see you again!

North Kawartha Township News – Turtle Crossing Alert

6/6/2024 9:39:46 AM

Please be aware of turtles crossing roads through North Kawartha, especially during warmer months. Your safety and the safety of other drivers is top priority. If you see a turtle on the road, please do not stop your car in the middle of the road or walk into direct traffic. When handling smaller turtles, gently pick them up behind their front legs and move them in the direction they were heading. Snapping turtles can be aggressive, so use something long and sturdy to guide them to their destination. If you cannot stop to help a crossing turtle, please try to avoid hitting the turtles by slowing down and steering around them, where possible. Cautious driving can help protect the turtles! If you find an injured turtle, contact the Ontario Turtle Conversation Centre at 705-741-5000. They operate a turtle hospital that treats and released injured turtles. Drive carefully North Kawartha and help our adorable, shelled friends cross the road safety! Additional Resource Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre Website Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre Location: 4-1434 Chemong Road, Selwyn, ON, K9J 6X2 705-741-50000 Read this article on our website. CONTACT US2 80 Burleigh Street, PO Box 550, Apsley, ON K0L 1A0 North Kawartha TownshipUnsubscribePrivacy Policy

A reminder for Loon Callers – Loons Need Our Help

https://birdscanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Loons_Need_Your_Help.pdf

Do you want to learn about Aquatic Invasive Species and what you can do to prevent their spread? Email info@pliink.ca for details and a zoom link

This article from Cottage Life and the Ontario Government

Ontario government advises caution as bears come out of hibernation early due to mild winter

BY LEYLAND ROCHESTER

Spring may have sprung early for Ontario thanks to Wiarton Willie’s expert predictions, but the cost of an early spring is sometimes not as nice as the weather. 
The Government of Ontario has released a statement in conjunction with the Ontario Provincial Police urging caution as black bears have started to come out of hibernation. Due to unseasonably warm winter temperatures and a lack of snowpack, bears have started to emerge from hibernation earlier than expected in some parts of the province. 
This has been one of the warmest winters on record for much of Ontario. The Hamilton airport reported a record-breaking 20.9°C on March 4, 2024. This has prompted some slumbering animals to end their hibernation weeks ahead of schedule. 
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The Government of Ontario has opened its non-emergency, toll-free Bear Wise reporting line early this year, due to the early end of hibernation. For 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from March 1 to November 30, residents of Ontario can call 1-866-514-2327 to report a bear in their area. However, if it is an urgent emergency, call 911. 

Please see the full article at: cottagelife.com/outdoors