Lower Trent Conservation (LTC)
The Brighton community conservation services is focused in four areas:

• Environmental Advisory Services
• Flood Protection Services
• Conservation Lands
• Watershed Restoration Services

It is a community-based environmental protection agency dedicated to protect our natural environment.
The LTC office is located at:
441 Front Street,
Trenton, ON,
K8V 6C1,
Tel: 1-613-394-4829
E-mail: information@ltc.on.ca.

Proctor Park
Beyond the manicured lawns and open space, lies 37 hectares (91 acres) of natural wonder. Venture beyond the forest edge and follow the 2.5 kilometre trail past the crystal-clear Butler Creek, through mystical cedar lowlands, and up through a maple/beech hardwood forest to a view of Presqu'ile Bay. There is something for all seasons -- hiking, nature photography, fishing, picnicking, cross-country skiing and tobogganing.

Proctor House, an elegant and impressive house restored to the 1840 to 1880 period and operated by the Save Our Heritage Organization, is also located within the boundaries of Proctor Park Conservation Area.

Group picnics and other large events can be booked through the Lower Trent Conservation administrative office. at a cost is $1 per person.

Goodrich-Loomis Conservation Area
1331 Pinewood School Road,
11 kilometres north of Brighton off Highway 30.
Open each day from sunrise to sunset, Goodrich-Loomis is one of 14 conservation areas within the lower Trent region.

There's something for everyone. Climb up the Esker Trail and take in the panoramic view. Try fly-fishing Cold Creek. Take the family on a short hike along the Junior Loop. Bring your camera and catch nature at its best on the Beaver Trail. Blaze the Loop D'Loop on your mountain bicycle. Pack a picnic lunch and hike the entire 12 kilometres of trails. Or when there's snow, thread your way through the property on groomed cross-country ski trails.

The Conservation Area is also the site of the Goodrich-Loomis Conservation Centre which offers a relaxing atmosphere, ideal for meetings, seminars, workshops and special events.

Group picnics and other large events can be booked through the Lower Trent Conservation administrative office at a cost is $1 per person.

Goodrich-Loomis Conservation Centre
A year-round, multi-purpose facility. It combines the conveniences of a modern building with the rustic surroundings of a diverse natural setting. The Lower Trent Conservation offers various special events and workshops throughout the year aimed at providing outdoor recreation and environmental education experiences to the general public.

The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board also operates their outdoor education programs from the Conservation Centre.

The Conservation Centre offers a perfect setting for all types of functions ranging from small seminars, workshops and social gatherings to larger meetings and celebrations

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