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2018 Regatta Winners!!

Wednesday August 22, 2018

Thanks to all participants and volunteers who made the 75th Regatta such a great success, if you were successful and won a competition but were unable to receive your medal or Participation Ribbon‎ please contact davis.hoyle@

2018 Regatta Program is posted!!!!!

Thursday July 26, 2018

It is the annual Jack's Lake Regatta's 75 Year!!!Check out the schedule for all of the details and get ready to celebrate with all of your fellow Jack's Lakers!!!&nb...

Jack's Lake Decorated Boat Parade!!!

Thursday July 26, 2018

The annual Jack's Lake decorated boat parade will kick off at 2:30 on Saturday August 4th. Don't miss it!! Decorate your boat in one of this years themes which includes Pirates, Classic Boats and Anything Goes!! The gathering point is in Robbins Bay at th...

Looking for Donations for the Regatta Book, Bake and Kids Toy Table

Friday July 20, 2018

Read more for all of the details!!

Invitation to Participate in the Petroglyphs Butterfly Count

Monday July 09, 2018

Members of the Peterborough Field Naturalists assisted by volunteers of the Jack Lake Association conduct an annual butterfly survey in the area around Jack Lake.&nb...

How to Safely Move a Turtle Across the Road

Wednesday June 13, 2018

You're driving down a back-country road and suddenly there’s a turtle on the road. What do you do? Read the attac...

Construction for Highway 28 and Peterborough County Road 4

Wednesday April 25, 2018

With summer around the corner; we thought you might want to know of the upcoming construction planned so you can plan your road travel accordingly.

Free Radon Test Kits Available

Thursday November 30, 2017

News Release November 30, 2017: Free Radon Test Kits AvailableFree Radon Test Kits Available Through...

2017 Loon Observations on Jack Lake

Wednesday November 29, 2017

Loon observations recorded during the 2017 season have recently been summarized.  This includes four lake wide surveys as well as numerous other random observations. 

PETERBOROUGH FAMILY HEALTH TEAM SEEKS ALL AVENUES TO SUPPORT PRIMARY H

Friday November 24, 2017

PETERBOROUGH FAMILY HEALTH TEAM SEEKS ALL AVENUES TO SUPPORT PRIMARY HEALTHCARE IN APSLEYPETERBOROUGH, ON – The residents of Apsley continue to wait for a new family doctor to establish a medical...

FOCA Lake Associations Video

Thursday November 16, 2017

"Lake Associations” 

2017 Petroglyphs Christmas Bird Count

Monday November 06, 2017

Each year the Peterborough Field Naturalists (PFN), conduct a Christmas Bird Count around Jack Lake. Participants spend the day visiting various habitats  within a designa...

2017 Turtle Report

Wednesday October 04, 2017

Did you know that most of the turtle species  found in Ontario have been designated as "species at risk?" For the fourth consecutive year, Jack Lake volunteers have participated in 

A Summary of 2017 Environmental Initiatives in the Jack Lake Area

Wednesday October 04, 2017

2017 was a  busy year on Jack Lake in terms of environmental initiatives. Many of these activities would not have been possible without the involvement and participation of numerous volunteers.  To view a summary of 2017 environmental projects ...

2017 Algae Survey

Thursday August 03, 2017

Dear Lake Resident:  You are invited toparticipate in a survey that seeks your opinion on the health of your lake.Your perspectives will help government and other management agencies evaluatekey issues relevant to impr...

2017 Regatta Schedule

Sunday July 30, 2017

Here is a link to the 2017 Regatta schedule and Boat Parade. Come on out! Note - we will be accepting donations for The North Kawartha Food Bank of non-perishable food items at the Regatta. The...

The Most Effective Ways to Help Loons on Jack Lake this Summer

Thursday July 20, 2017

Did you know that about 95% of the world’s Common Loon population breeds in Canada. Summer is a critical period for Common Loons. At this time, loons are incubating eggs and raising their vulnerable young. The results of Bird Studies Canada’s Can...