One or more small prescribed burns may be conducted in the St Williams Conservation Reserve sometime between April 5th and May 15th, 2024. The timing of the burns will depend on weather conditions. These burns are being done to restore a globally rare Oak Savanna ecosystem and improved habitat conditions for species at risk. For […]
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REOPENED: Trails at Turkey Point Tract have been reopened
We are happy to announce that the trails North of Charlotteville Rd 1 and West of Turkey Point Road are reopened. Thank you for your patience and for avoiding the area during our recent vegetation management.
SWCRCC Open House Guided Walking Tour Saturday, October 28, 2023
SWCRCC Open House Guided Walking Tour Saturday, October 28, 2023 By Sue Graci The St Williams Conservation Reserve Community Council Open House 2023 took place this year in the form of a walking tour in the Turkey Point Tract. It was a perfect day for a hike – cool weather with a […]
Notice: Temporary Trail Closure at Turkey Point Tract effective immediately
Part of the St Williams Conservation Reserve will be temporarily closed to public access effective immediately for vegetation management operations. Plantations in the Conservation Reserve are being logged to restore natural vegetation communities. The area affected by this temporary closure is in the Turkey Point Tract, located west of Turkey Point Road, between Charlotteville Rd […]
Open House Saturday, October 28th/2023
Guided Walking Tour at St Williams Conservation Reserve Turkey PointTract (Free event) Saturday 28 Oct 2023 1:30-4:00 Please RSVP using the Google Forms link HERE Meet at the parking area at 849 Concession 1, west of Turkey Point Road (Norfolk County Road 10) Event to take place Rain or Shine 2.65km loop […]
We don’t want your weeds!
It’s that time of year again when some people will be looking for somewhere to dispose of your garden green waste. Unfortunately, disposing of garden waste along the roadside near a natural area is one of the main ways that invasive plants are dispersed and spread. Invasive plants create a heap of problems when then […]
Welcome
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. […]