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The Long Point Basin Land Trust (LPBLT) has officially opened a new self-guided arboretum trail at Spring Arbour Farm Nature Reserve near Langton, Ontario. This new trail invites visitors to explore 13 native tree species, each accompanied by educational signage that explains their ecological importance within the Carolinian forest zone.
The arboretum highlights the role these trees play in supporting biodiversity, including the many species of butterflies and moths that rely on them. The project aims to deepen public awareness of native flora and its vital contributions to healthy ecosystems.
“This trail connects visitors with the rich natural heritage of Norfolk County,” said Wendy Cridland, Executive Director of LPBLT. “It also honours the legacy of Ken McMullen and Joan Shirlow, who transformed this land into a thriving nature reserve.”
Funding for the arboretum trail was generously provided by the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation, a national charity that supports community-based environmental projects.
The 49-acre reserve features oak savanna, early successional forest, and Carolinian woodland—important stopover habitats for birds, Monarch butterflies, and bats.
Written by Jeremy Hall