Rob Roy Management Area (Compartment 85) will be closed starting August 28, 2024 due to a scheduled forestry operation and is anticipated to be reopened by December 31, 2024.
For safety reasons, all trails on this property are currently closed to the public.
August 28, 2024
For Immediate Release
The Grey Sauble Conservation Foundation annually awards $2000 to a graduating secondary school student pursuing post-secondary studies in an environmental or resource management related field. The award is named in honour of Malcolm Kirk, who passed away in 2012. Mr. Kirk was instrumental in acquiring much of the land now owned and managed by Grey Sauble Conservation Authority, which offers recreational opportunities and is home to thousands of plant and animal species.
This year, the Malcolm Kirk Environmental Award was presented to Hayden Wardell, a dedicated student from Owen Sound District Secondary School. Hayden will be starting the Honours Bachelor of Science in Forestry Degree Program at Lakehead University this fall. His passion for the environment was cultivated through outdoor education experiences at his high school, participating in tree planting efforts on his family farm, and an interest in natural resource management and woodworking. As he begins his post-secondary journey, Hayden aspires to develop the skills needed to monitor and manage forests with the goals of promoting biodiversity, ensuring sustainability, and combating climate change.
Each year through an application process, students can apply for this valuable award, which is presented to a graduating student in the Grey Sauble Conservation Authority watershed. The deadline to apply for next year’s Malcolm Kirk Environmental Award is May 31, 2025.
For more information about the Malcolm Kirk Environmental Award and to submit an application, visit: www.greysauble.on.ca/foundation/malcolm-kirk-environmental-award/
For further information:
Don Sankey, Chair, Grey Sauble Conservation Foundation
foundation@greysauble.on.ca
Photo (left to right): Dick Hibma (Director, Grey Sauble Conservation Foundation), Hayden Wardell, Don Sankey (Chair, Grey Sauble Conservation Foundation).
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Background:
The Grey Sauble Conservation Foundation was established in 1993 and is a federally registered, charitable, not-for-profit organization that raises money to assist the Grey Sauble Conservation Authority (GSCA) fund programs and projects. The Foundation offers opportunities for the public to actively participate in conserving and enhancing the natural heritage that exists within the GSCA watershed.
July 26, 2024
For immediate release
Eugenia Falls Cenotaph Naturalization Project: A Unique Opportunity for Education, Celebration, and Remembrance
The Eugenia Falls Cenotaph Naturalization Project, supported by a $3000 grant from Community Foundation Grey Bruce, is set to begin this summer and will transform the Cenotaph located at Eugenia Falls Conservation Area. This initiative offers a unique opportunity to educate visitors, celebrate local ecosystems, and remember facets of the region’s heritage. Highlighting the importance of meaningful collaboration, this project brings together Grey Sauble Conservation Authority, the Flesherton-Markdale Legion, Grey Highlands Climate Action Group, Ontario Flora, the Grey Highlands Peace Committee, and the community of Eugenia.
Included in the recently approved Eugenia Falls Management Plan, the naturalization initiative will feature a new wildflower garden using plants found locally. This garden will demonstrate an alternative to planting non-native, sometimes invasive, species and high-maintenance lawns that often require chemical treatments. Designed by Claire Ellenwood of Ontario Flora, the garden will embrace the existing monument, surrounding fence, and the symbolic gingko tree, complimenting them with attractive native perennials, promoting sustainable landscaping practices.
Remembrance is an important element of the project, and the red Cardinal Flower has been incorporated into the design to represent Canadian soldiers who have lost their lives. Not only will these flowers have symbolic significance, but they will also be a source of nectar for hummingbirds and pollinators like bees and butterflies.
The naturalized Cenotaph site will be a welcoming space for all to learn, celebrate, and remember. Accessibility will be enhanced with new benches that will provide rest areas for contemplation and appreciation of the Cenotaph and wildflower garden. The naturalization of the Cenotaph will not only enhance Eugenia Falls Conservation Area but will also serve as a living testament to the rich histories and vibrant plant life of our region.
The Cenotaph, originally unveiled in 1921 through the dedicated efforts of the Eugenia Women’s Institute, stands as a tribute to the community’s history. Now, 100 years later, many partners are coming together to revitalize this cherished landmark and ensure its beauty and significance endure for the next century!
Fundraising efforts for the Eugenia Falls Cenotaph Naturalization Project are ongoing with the goal of completing the garden component of this meaningful initiative before Remembrance Day, 2024.
Stay informed about opportunities to support this project through upcoming fundraisers and volunteer events by visiting: www.greysauble.on.ca/eugenia-falls-cenotaph-naturalization-project/
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For more information:
Margaret Potter
Conservation Lands Technician
m.potter@greysauble.on.ca
519-376-3076
Background:
Our vision is a healthy watershed environment in balance with the needs of society.
Our mission, in partnership with the stakeholders of the watershed, is to promote and undertake sustainable management of renewable natural resources and to provide responsible leadership to enhance biodiversity and environmental awareness.
Grey Sauble Conservation Authority is seeking bids for two new vehicles.