In the summer of 2021, Janet Trogden, a resident on Paffard Street, approached Friends of One Mile Creek (FOMC) to ask if we would be interested in creating a pollinator garden at the entrance to the Heritage Trail at Paffard and Charlotte Streets. This area is the upper reaches of One Mile Creek. A small tributary flows along the Upper Canada Heritage Trail (especially during … [Read more...] about Neighbourhood stewardship in action
FOMC annual activity report for year ended March 31, 2022
The Friends of One Mile Creek (FOMC) annual activity report and financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2022, were approved by the directors and by a vote of Stewards on May 24, 2022. Summary Despite the disruption of the global pandemic that prevented any indoor meetings in 2020 and 2021, Friends of One Mile Creek (FOMC) continued to raise awareness about our … [Read more...] about FOMC annual activity report for year ended March 31, 2022
Unilever volunteers help weed new planting at King and John
A group of 40 volunteers from Unilever Canada converged on the Town park at King and John Streets on June 8 to spend an hour weeding the areas planted in 2020 with native trees and shrubs. The corporate group of employees from across Canada were meeting at White Oaks Resort and had arranged with the Niagara Penninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) and Friends of One Mile Creek … [Read more...] about Unilever volunteers help weed new planting at King and John
Volunteers needed to weed pollinator garden
We're looking for a few people to help with the spring weeding of the pollinator garden in the park at King and John this Friday, May 20, between 9 a.m to 11 a.m. If you are available for an hour or two, please let us know that you are coming. Just email [email protected]. Please bring a shovel or trowel and garden gloves. … [Read more...] about Volunteers needed to weed pollinator garden
We need more green infrastructure in Niagara on the Lake
With all the discussion by federal and provincial governments about investment in infrastructure, Friends of One Mile Creek (FOMC) wants to increase the discussion about how green infrastructure can play a vital role in Niagara on the Lake through beneficial socio-economic and environmental assets. In the short term, infrastructure investment helps to generate employment and … [Read more...] about We need more green infrastructure in Niagara on the Lake
Resident worried about flooding from Rand Estate Development
A landowner with two properties on One Mile Creek has written to the Town to express concern that properties built downstream on One Mile Creek will incur more frequent, severe and costly damage if the Rand Estate Development, as currently proposed, is allowed to proceed. "Any increase in water volume, particularly under storm conditions, will cause damage to downstream … [Read more...] about Resident worried about flooding from Rand Estate Development
NPCA strategic plan virtual session August 19
The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) is developing a new strategic plan and invites people to register for a virtual public meeting at 6:30 pm, Thuesday, August 19. The plan is intended to cover the next 10 years of conservation in the Niagara watershed. You can register online or get more info on the NPCA website. NPCA says a team of staff from various … [Read more...] about NPCA strategic plan virtual session August 19