Paradise In the Neighbourhood!

East Cove Pond The East Cove Pond has not always been the still body of water you see today.  Up until the late 18th century, this pond was part of ta meander of the Thames River.  Areas of this meander have been filled in by people and nature over the years, and now three ponds exist - the East, South and west Ponds.  The East Cove Pond is an important natural environment as well as being home to interesting local history and cultural heritage. Natural Heritage The many different ecosystems found in and around the East Cove Pod support a vast array of plants and animals.  While exploring the area, you may be lucky enough to see a heron eating a snack, or an osprey gliding overhead.  In spring, frogs ad toads gather to breed in the marshy areas of East Pond Woods.  Snapping turtles can be spotted swimming in the water, while sunny days lure painted turtles to bask on submerged logs.  You will also find wild raspberry and black walnut while...

"In the heart of London lies a natural playground that has launched dreams for countless children since the 1800s.  Its forest area, ponds and wildlife have given children a space to explore their love of nature and let their imagination take flight". ~Anne Kay, Coves resident Mission Statement We believe that the quality of life in our community is enhanced through the protection, rehabilitation, and wise stewardship of the Coves Subwatershed. What are we doing? Rehabilitation/Monitoring We are always looking for opportunities to rehabilitate natural habitat around the Coves on both public and private properties.  We organize ongoing monitoring of water quality and wildlife to support current and future conservation activities. Education Through displays, workshops, interpretive signs and presentations we raise awareness of the Coves Subwatershed, the Coves ESA and local species.  We work to engage local students, residents and community grou...

Silver Creek, noted on the map below as Southcrest Ravine has been degraded over time from flooding, erosion, sedimentation, and neglect.  This area is the top restoration project on Friends of the Coves Subwatershed Inc.'s agenda.  Friends of the Coves and the City of London are partnered in this project and have contracted Stantec to assess the area with a restoration report and will contract them to perform the restoration project. Background S ilver Creek, which flows through the Coves, has been severely degraded by ongoing erosion possibly caused by numerous storm sewer outfalls that release large volumes of water during rainfall events. Objectives The project objectives are to protect and improve ecological functions (e.g., address erosion issues, improve habitat, improve water quality and water quantity) within the restoration reach and associated portion of the valley. Project Description This initiative is a conservation and restoration ef...

Kensal Park's Senior Me to We Club Kensal Park Fun Fair 2017 - Me to We invites Friends of the Coves to share a booth Kensal Park's Me to We club is committed to helping others and contributing to making the world a better place for everyone to live. This spring Me to We sold 'Canada 150' t-shirts designed by the senior Me to We club students and wrist bands to raise money, which they chose to donate to Friends of the Coves Subwatershed Inc.  It is a great honour for us to have a wonderfully resourceful, and caring partner such as Kensal Park and the Me to We club.  The funds raised will contribute to the restoration of Silver Creek.  Thank you Kensal Park's Me to We Club!!

Interpretive Sign: Euston Meadow Sign Says : Euston Park  is an 11 hectare park located in the Southcrest neighbourhood.  This park supports several types of ecosystems, including a wooded area that is part of the Coves 6Environmentally Significant Area (ESA), tallgrass meadow, and wet areas Did you know that Euston Park used to be a gravel pit and then in the 1960's converted to a municipal landfill?   The landfill ran until 1971 and was capped in 1972.  Venting systems have been installed to manage the gas release from the landfill, but there is also some natural methane production from a remnant wetland on the west side of the park. While walking along the paths within the park you will be able to see a variety of plants and animals.  There are black cherry, red oak, birds, (including ground-nesting birds), butterflies, insects, toads and much more! Since 2004, Friends o the Coves Subwatershed Inc.  along with the City of London, Upper Thames ...