Avoid the bugs – and their bite!

Most of us know to practice sun safety during the summer, but sometimes we forget to protect against bug bites. Warm temperatures are just as appealing to insects as they are to Ontarians ready to leave a long winter behind.

Prevent Lyme disease ...and avoid bug bites this summer with these tips and tricks!
• Cover up – wear light, long, loose clothing
• Tuck shirts into pants and pants into shoes to prevent insects such as ticks from crawling on skin
• Use insect repellant that contains DEET
• Shower and wash clothing after being outdoors
• Use mosquito netting when sleeping outdoors
• Always do a thorough check for ticks after being outside

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/ticks-tick-borne-diseases/prevent-tick-bites.html

Help Shape Lanark County’s Natural Heritage System

Lanark County is developing a Natural Heritage System (NHS) Strategy to identify and map the natural areas, habitats, and ecological connections that support biodiversity across our region.

While scientific data plays an ...important role, local knowledge is just as valuable—and that’s where you come in.

We’re inviting residents, landowners, and community groups to share places that matter to you—from forests and wetlands to habitat and cherished local spaces. Your insights will help us better understand the landscapes that make Lanark County special.

📅 The project is underway through 2027, with ongoing opportunities for public input.

📩 Share the places that matter to you here: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/c77baae27e834600a2c2b2510c4c314e

Lanark Lodge is hiring a Full-Time Support Services Manager. For full details on this position, including how to apply, please visit our website: www.lanarkcounty.ca/careers