St. Williams Conservation Reserve
Rebuilding vital ecosystems to honour Ontario’s heritage
We’re thrilled to share that there has been an incredible show of interest in becoming a Director on the St. Williams Conservation Reserve Community Council. Our council would like to consider all expressions of interest. Thank you so much for supporting the SWCRCC.
A “species at risk” is any naturally-occurring plant or animal that is in danger of extinction or of disappearing from the province. Once classified as “at risk” in Ontario, they are added to the Species at Risk in Ontario (SARO) List. The SARO list complements the Federal Species at Risk Act (SARA), which is based […]
Special Event Application (for events involving 20 or more participants) Please download and follow instructions on the application form:
St. Williams Conservation Reserve Trail Maps: Click the links below to download high resolution trail maps for the SWCR properties: Trail Map – St. Williams Nursery Tract Trail Map – Turkey Point Tract
Laura Robson completed her MSc. thesis at the University of Ottawa on habitat use and demographics of Eastern hognose snakes (Heterodon platirhinos) in the Long Point Region. Hognose snakes are a species-at-risk in Canada with a designation of Threatened. In Canada, this harmless snake is found only in regions of Ontario that have sandy soils. […]
From Forest to Desert Our pioneer forefathers were faced with deeply forested, impenetrable bush when they arrived in this area. By law they had to clear their free land and farm it. Without plant or forest cover, however, the sandy topsoil of this region blew away in the wind. Within 50 years parts of Norfolk […]
Species at Risk Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife In Canada (COSEWIC) Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Species at Risk Home Page Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Species at Risk Stewardship Fund Ontario Natural Heritage Information Centre Local Partners and Agencies Birds Canada Canadian Raptor Conservancy Carolinian Canada Tallgrass Ontario Norfolk Field Naturalists Norfolk […]
Research in The St Williams Conservation Reserve The diverse range of ecological communities found within the St. Williams Conservation Reserve (SWCR) is home to a number of research studies. Click on the links below to learn more about ongoing research efforts. Parties interested in applying to conduct research within SWCR are asked to contact the […]
The St. Williams Conservation Reserve is a special place: Designated as a conservation reserve in 2004 because of its important natural heritage and cultural significance. The natural ecosystems and other special features found here are being protected and restored to sustain biodiversity. These public lands can be explored and enjoyed by the public. The St. […]