Tiffin Centre for Conservation

17/07/2025

Couples getting married at Tiffin love the outdoors, and it shows in the little details!

This pretty setup featured soft pink napkins, wood slice centrepieces, and tree-themed table names like “Cedar Table.” We’ve also seen tables named after favourite birds, camping parks, flowers, and hiking trails. It’s such a fun way to make the day feel personal and playful.

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16/07/2025

Happy Snake Day! 🐍

We’re especially excited to celebrate Snake Day this year, as our education department has chosen the snake as their Animal of the Year for 2025. Which means kids will be learning all about these cool creatures and their benefits to our ecosystems.

Spotted at the Tiffin Centre: eastern gartersnakes catching some sun up in a tree! These snakes are the most common in our area and can sometimes be seen in surprising places.

Other local species include:
- Dekay’s brownsnake
- Northern red-bellied snake
- Eastern milksnake
- Northern ring-necked snake
- Smooth greensnake
- Eastern ribbonsnake
- Northern watersnake

Snakes are an important part of the ecosystem and help control pests like slugs and rodents. Most are shy and harmless to humans. If you see one on the trail, give it space and enjoy the moment.

07/07/2025

Ceremony site spotlight!

One of our favourite things about weddings at Tiffin is how different each one feels. A big part of that comes from the flexibility couples have in choosing their ceremony spot.

Some head to the Maple Valley clearing for the quiet and the tall trees. Others choose the Outdoor Classroom, not just as a backup for rain, but because of its forest backdrop and rustic feel. The Baby Bear gazebo and bridge both offer open spaces with water features, suitable for a variety of group sizes and styles.

We love seeing how each couple makes the space their own!

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04/07/2025

At just three months old, Sky is already learning the ropes on the Maple Valley Trail! Tiffin’s trails are a great place to explore with your pup and to work on good trail manners.

Please remember to keep your dog leashed at all times. Off-leash dogs, even friendly ones, can be intimidating to other visitors and their pets. Always pick up after your dog and yield to others so everyone can enjoy a safe and welcoming experience on the trails.

03/07/2025

A family of raccoons keeping an eye on Tiffin today. Excuse the blurry photo, but this was too cute not to share!

27/06/2025

Good luck to everyone participating in the N89 Backyard Ultra at Tiffin this weekend!

If you are planning on visiting the Conservation Area, please be aware that runners will be on our trails Friday - Sunday. Be sure to give them lots of space as they complete the Backyard Ultra!

22/06/2025

It's turtle nesting season!

From late spring into early summer, turtles across Ontario are on the move, searching for a safe place to lay their eggs. At Tiffin, you may spot them near gravel paths, sandy soil or sunny clearings.

If you see a turtle on the trail, give it space and time to go about its important work. Only move a turtle if it is in immediate danger, such as on a road, and always help it continue in the direction it was heading.

Turtles are a vital part of wetland ecosystems, but all eight native species in Ontario are now considered at risk.

You can help by driving carefully near wetlands, avoiding disturbance to turtle nests and reporting sightings to groups like the Scales Nature Park.

With care and awareness, we can help more hatchlings make it safely into the world.

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21/06/2025

20/06/2025

Happy summer solstice! ☀️

Today is the longest day of the year and the official start of summer.

We love this season for its golden evenings, buzzing pollinators, shady trails, and the steady hum of life all around us. It's a time of warmth, growth, and everything feeling just a little more alive.

Soak it in while it lasts.

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14/06/2025

Wedding season is here, so we’re looking back at this romantic and whimsical July 2022 wedding.

The couple said “I do” in the peaceful clearing of Maple Valley Forest and took full advantage of Tiffin’s beautiful photography locations while adding their own personal flair. We’re still swooning over how timeless and stunning it all turned out.

We’re so excited to celebrate many more amazing weddings this year!

Shout out to for capturing these special moments so beautifully.

13/06/2025

A peaceful moment at Papa Bear Pond, beautifully captured in paint. There’s something special about seeing a familiar view through an artist’s eyes!

Have you spotted this scene on your walks at Tiffin?

07/06/2025

Happy World Trails Day! 🌲

Trails are more than just paths through the forest. They support our physical and mental health by encouraging movement, reducing stress, and creating space to breathe, reflect, and recharge.

We’re grateful for the kilometres of trails here at Tiffin Centre for Conservation, and for our incredible Lands team who works hard to maintain them. Thank you for helping our community connect with nature!

What’s your favourite trail to explore at Tiffin?

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