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St. Williams Conservation Reserve

Rebuilding vital ecosystems to honour Ontario’s heritage

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About the SWCR Recreation

Recreation

Posted on April 25, 2014November 12, 2017 Author swcrcc

We are proud of our efforts at sustainability within the reserve, and are glad to share them with the local community and area visitors. Please respect the Reserve’s fragile ecosystems by following the code of conduct at all times when at the reserve. Activities that are compatible with restoration activities within the reserve are allowed. […]

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Permitted Activities

Posted on April 29, 2014May 7, 2025 Author swcrcc

Outdoor recreational activities are allowed as long as they do not pose a risk to the sustainability of the Conservation Reserve. The St. Williams Conservation Reserve asks that recreational users follow the Code of Conduct at all times while on the property: General Rules for all Users Expect and respect other trail users replica watches […]

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History

Posted on September 4, 2010March 24, 2025 Author admin

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Join Our Community Council

We are looking for new directors for the St. Williams Conservation Reserve Community Council. Our council would like to consider all expressions of interest. Please apply here.

News & Events

Prescribed Burns, Spring 2025

Posted on March 28, 2025May 7, 2025 Author joelle

Notice: Temporary Trail Closure at Zavitz Nursery Tract in St Williams effective immediately

Posted on February 4, 2025March 28, 2025 Author joelle

SAVE THE DATE

Posted on October 7, 2024May 7, 2025 Author joelle

Prescribed Burns, Spring 2024

Posted on April 4, 2024May 7, 2025 Author joelle

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Volunteers

SWCR is currently recruiting new volunteers.

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Species at risk

A “species at risk” is any naturally-occurring plant or animal that is in danger of extinction or of disappearing from the province.

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What is the SWCR?

The St. Williams Conservation Reserve includes 1035 hectares of Crown land in Norfolk County, Ontario. The Reserve is made up of two separate sites: the Nursery Tract and the Turkey Point Tract.

Our primary objective is to restore and enhance the native ecological communities at this site, which will benefit the many rare and threatened species that live here.

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