The Friends are a non-profit , community based volunteer organization dedicated
to the
preservation, protection and promotion of the Mac Johnson Wildlife Area and its
resources.
Located at the north end of the City of Brockville, Ontario, just 2 km from
Highway 29,
Mac Johnson Wildlife Area is operated by the
Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority
and
includes 532 hectares (1314 acres) of wetland, field and forest.
COMING EVENTS
Saturday, May 8, 2010 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tree Sale in Centennial Road Parking Lot - White pine, scotch pine, gray birch, northern spruce, red maple, white cedar, silver maple, bitternut hickory, butternut, black walnut, sumac, black elderberry,red cedar. Cost: $7.50 - $25.00 Most trees are about 18" high, 2- 3 year's old.
The Mac Johnson Master Plan and maps are now posted on the CRCA website. You can find the Executive Summary at
CRCA website. This plan will determine how the area will be protected, developed and used over the next 20 years. For more information, call (613) 546-4228.
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TRUMPETER SWANS -
A breeding pair arrived on July 22, 1999. On May 14, 2000 these birds were
officially named
Mac and Milli
and eleven additional swans were released into the reservoir.
A winter
photo
of the swans was added on January 12, 2001
In June 2007, two cygnets (pictured) were hatched and unfortunately killed by natural predators in July, 2007.
** Ongoing - since 1998 - Benches, trail markers and maintenance on north and south sidetrails
** The wheelchair accessible trail (Trail 1) was begun in 1999 by the Friends of
MJWA and completed by the employees of Procter and Gamble on September 22,
2000.
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May 8, 2001
- Check out the
firepit
built by The Friends from the Dupont donation.
** Spring 2002 - Fall 2007- the Friends and Procter and Gamble employees put fencing (2000 metres) along Centennial Road.
OBJECTIVES OF THE
FRIENDS
Maintenance of and improvements to the
area with a focus on the preservation of
wildlife, vegetation and the existing natural
features and environment.
Promotion of the area and its resources to
the community in order to increase public
awareness and appreciation.
The encouragement of on-site educational
and interpretive programs.
Organization of special events.
Raising funds from membership, corporate
sponsorship and donations to develop
new programs and area features as well as
supplement existing attractions.
PRESERVING THE PRECIOUS AND
UNIQUE
It is a provincially significant Class 1 Wetland
Home of over 160 species of migratory and nesting birds
Sand dunes are an interesting feature of the remnants of old marine beaches
Abundant herptile populations - frogs, turtles, salamanders and snakes
Rich aquatic life
Varied landscape from fields and meadows to forests and swamps
Bog and fen environments containing fascinating carnivorous plants
Large mammal population
Historically significant features - 1860's farmstead, abandoned railway bed
and the
mill on Buell's Creek
BECOMING A FRIEND.....
Is an act which provides personal rewards in terms of physical activity and the
pleasure of community involvement.
Is a vital show of support for a treasured part of our Canadian heritage - -
the
preservation of one of our beautiful and unique natural environments. In this sense, a Friend is a patron of both culture and nature.
Entitles members to voting privileges in the group, a receipt for income tax
purposes and the option of receiving the
minutes of the
Friends group.
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TRUMPETER SWANS -
A breeding pair arrived on July 22, 1999. On May 14, 2000 these birds were
officially named
Mac and Milli
and eleven additional swans were released into the reservoir.
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