St. Williams Conservation Reserve

05/25/2026

The St. Williams Conservation Reserve (SWCR) is in the heart of the Carolinian Life Zone in southwestern Ontario—Canada’s most biodiverse but also most threatened ecological region. Although this region occupies less than 1% of Canada’s land area, it is home to over 125 species at risk and approximately 400 provincially or globally rare species.

05/21/2026

Lupinus parennis Ontario's only native lupine. Drastically less populations in the province due to loss of prairie habitat through development, agriculture, fire supression and are considered rare. It use to be host and support karner blue and frosted Elfin butterflies, however they are sadly exptripated from Ontario. Please be sure to check any seeds or plants that your considering for your garden. Be sure that they are true ethically sourced native. NOT Large leaf Lupine as they are Not native to Ontario and are aggressive.
Help Appreciate and Preserve Locally.

04/24/2026

Our friends at Birds Canada - Education are Busy Busy welcoming all our beautiful migratory birds home! 🐦

04/24/2026

If it seems A bit smokey today by Turkey Point it's just us. There is a prescribed Burn today at th SWCR.
These carefully planned burns are essential for restoring the globally rare Oak Savanna ecosystem and improving habitat for Species at Risk. Thank you for your understanding

04/08/2026

🌼If you're able to join us, we'd love to have you out!🌱 It's a great way to kick off the spring season, and the 🌼weather forecast looks great!🌅

02/27/2026

02/27/2026

North Shore Resilience Open Houses Share your thoughts about the future of our coast If you live, work, or spend time along the beaches and north coast of Lake Erie, you’ve likely seen how extreme weather and rising water levels are reshaping our shoreline. Erosion is accelerating, infrastructure ...

02/27/2026

Emerald ash borer (EAB) has killed millions of ash trees across Ontario, changing forest structure and increasing safety concerns in natural and urban areas. Other invasive pests like the Hemlock wooly adelgid (pictured here) or spotted lantern fly are nearby and threatening our watershed.

Understanding how these insects spread and what you can do to prevent them is important. Learn more about : https://cvc.ca/nature-wildlife/invasive-species/

12/20/2025

SWCRCC received funding towards invasive species management.
ISAF funds were used for surveillance/monitoring, and for educational purposes. to control dog-strangling-vine, japanese stiltgrass, and especially for surveillance of hemlock woolly adelgid.
We are very thankful for these contributions. If you are interested in helping with this important cause, you can find more on their website: Invasive Species Centre – Preventing the Spread of Invasive Species https://share.google/TC54ruswUqaYyAh8P

11/03/2025