June SWCR Chronicles
Welcome to the June edition of the SWCR Chronicles! Click here to view the full PDF!
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May SWCR Chronicles
Hello again friends! See below for an update of what’s been happening, and what’s coming up at the SWCR in May 2025!Click the image to open the PDF!
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April SWCR Chronicles
Good morning Friends! Spring has sprung, and we have lots to look forward to. Check out the latest issue of the St. Williams Conservation Reserve Chronicles, our monthly newsletter that keeps you up-to-date with everything going on IN and AROUND our little corner of the world!Click the image to open the PDF!
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Prescribed Burns, Spring 2025
The St. Williams Conservation Reserve may conduct one or more prescribed burns between April 1 and May 15, 2025, depending on weather conditions. These carefully planned burns are essential for restoring the globally rare Oak Savanna ecosystem and improving habitat for Species at Risk. This initiative is led by the St. Williams Conservation Reserve Community Council (SWCRCC), a local organization…
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Notice: Temporary Trail Closure at Zavitz Nursery Tract in St Williams 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 Zavitz Nursery Tract in St Williams, located at the Southeastern quadrant- between…
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Prescribed Burns, Spring 2024
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.
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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…
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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…
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Guided Walking Tour at St Williams Conservation Reserve Turkey Point Tract (free event)
2.65km loop on fairly flat dry sandy trails. Estimated 2 hrs for walk & talk guided tour.
Saturday 28 Oct 2023, 1:30-4:00. Meet at parking area at 849 Concession 1, west of Turkey Point Road (Norfolk County Road 10). Event to take place Rain or Shine. Click here for more info on the tour
Please RSVP using the Google Forms link below:
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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 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 on fairly flat dry sandy trails estimated…
