It's Official! Muskoka Conservancy's 50th Property!

Acquired January 16th, 2023

Muskoka Conservancy now protects 50 properties! This newest nature reserve is home to several meadow species at risk, including bank swallow, barn swallow, wood thrush, bobolink, and Eastern meadowlark.

Spruce trees along the edges of the residential area, provide a buffer between people as well as nesting sites.

The area is identified as a birding hot-spot for birding enthusiasts just outside of Bracebridge.

Meadows are not only valuable habitat for species at risk; grasslands are also highly valuable as carbon sinks. Storing carbon in their roots and soil.

We are very thankful to Mr. John Fitzmaurice & Mrs. Eve Richardson, as well as Dr. Kent & Mrs. Susie Phillips. It is because of the help of these generous donors that we have been able to purchase this newest nature reserve!