"Striving to promote and improve the health and well-being of our community, economy and environment."

MAKE A DONATION Trees for Woolwich

"Striving to promote and improve the health and well-being of our community, economy and environment."

MAKE A DONATION Trees for Woolwich

Elmira Nature Reserve
and The Habitats

Elmira Nature Reserve

67 acres for Recreation and Habitat Restoration

By restoring a piece of the ecosystem which existed before human intervention, the NEW Elmira Nature Reserve will expand public access to natural areas and restore badly damaged habitat.


Woolwich Township council has approved a plan by The Township of Woolwich Environmental Enhancement Committee (TWEEC) and Trees for Woolwich (T4W) to permanently set aside 67 ac (27 ha) of township land for public enjoyment and the preservation of native ecosystems.


Located on the east side of Elmira, abutting the Lions Ring Trail, the area now comprises a mix of abandoned farm field and pasture, wetlands, and wooded areas seriously degraded by invasive species. Because it is mostly flood plain, it is unsuitable for development. The goal is to return the area to the ecosystems which would have flourished here before settlement. Public access on trails will allow people to enjoy the area as well as learn about the amazing diversity which can be abundant here.


The Elmira Nature Reserve has several purposes:

  • to increase biodiversity by increasing the quantity and quality of native habitat
  • to increase recreational opportunities by creating a destination natural area with a wide range of habitats and educational opportunities
  • to increase the sustainability of the land by reducing maintenance and improving carbon and rainwater capture.


Funding for The Elmira Nature Reserve will come from corporate and community donations as well as TWEEC annual funding from Woolwich Township council.

The Habitats

Woolwich's habitat restoration project

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Tucked into the centre of the Nature Reserve is a 6 acre area which was a weed infested field. With careful design and planting the field will be transformed into a showcase of 5 different habitats native to this area. Signage will help people to understand the variety of habitats they are experiencing.


Learn more about this exciting Trees for Woolwich project in Elmira  by watching the video to the right.


You can be part of The Habitats or Elmira Nature Reserve projects by contributing your time and/or financial contribution.


Lanxess, one of our local industries,
has become a GOLD LEVEL CORPORATE LEADER
providing significant multi-year funding
which will help to make these projects a reality.

Thank you!

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