Quinte Conservation is preparing for an influx of people expected to come to the region to view the total solar eclipse on April 8.
The eclipse will start just after 2 p.m. and last approximately 2.5 hours with the sun set to reach a complete eclipse for approximately three minutes between 3:20 and 3:23 p.m.
The Quinte region is in the path of totality, making it a prime location to witness the celestial spectacle.
Quinte Conservation will have three conservation areas open on April 8 to view the eclipse.
Potters Creek South Conservation area in Belleville and Massassauga Point and Macaulay Mountain Conservation Areas in Prince Edward County will be open.
A few other conservation areas, while likely to provide a good vantage point, will remain closed as they are not ready for use until early May.
Quinte Conservation will also be providing its staff, many of whom work outdoors, with ISO certified eye protection glasses.
Anyone viewing the eclipse needs to wear proper eyewear as doing so without it could result in permanent eye damage.
Quinte Conservation will keep its website updated to share information with the public so people can plan their eclipse experience.
