The Friends of Mac Johnson Wildlife Area, formed in 1996, is a volunteer organization dedicated
to preserve, protect and promote the Mac Johnson Wildlife Area.
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.
Membership, New & Renewal - Individual or family, Membership Fee $25.00 : Mail to: Friends of MJWA 4673 Debruge Rd. , Elizabethtown, ON K6T 1A5
*** NEWS ***
** Ongoing - since 1996 - 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.
**
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.
**Fall 2008 - The Friends completed a new skating shelter.
**Fall 2009 - New docks for north and south side of the reservoir were completed. New trees were planted in the nursery.
** Fall 2010 - Dock extensions for north and south side were completed.
** Fall 2011 - New Canoe Launch area on Centennial Rd. - Docks and parking area.
** 2012-13 - Tree nursery expansion, trail maintenance.
** 2014 - Tree nursery shed, trail maintenance.
** 2015 - Tree nursery improvements, trail maintenance.
** 2016 - Accessible Trail upgrades, tree nursery improvements.
** 2017 - Tree nursery improvements ; Nature Centre maintenance, painting; trail maintenance.
** 2018 - Tree nursery greenhouse; trail maintenance; groomed grounds in Canoe Launch area
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.
