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Celebrating 80 years of local conservation

In 2026, Ausable Bayfield Conservation celebrates its 80th anniversary and looks forward to conservation in decades to come.

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Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority

A poster with owl photos and details about November 6 Owl Prowl sessions.

Owl Prowl on November 6

The Owl Prowl is on Friday, November 6, 2026 at Morrison Dam Conservation Area east of Exeter.
Clean off hiking boots and recreational equipment to prevent spread of invasives.

How invasive species of plants spread

Harmful, invasive species of plants spread through natural pathways (wind, water, animals) and by humans. Learn more in this article by Bayfield residents Renee Sandelowsky and Helen Varekamp.
A tree planting and ceremony recognized local landowner stewardship champions and funding partners.

Stewardship champions, funding partners honoured

A tree planting ceremony and award presentation took place to honour landowner stewardship champions and funding partners. This is the ninth of nine Decade Awards presented during ABCA's 80th anniversary year (2026).
The logo for Footprints to Forests with a foot and a tree and the words Calculate, Donate, Plant.
Calculate. Donate. Plant.
Donate to local tree planting, through Footprints to Forests, to capture carbon. Calculate. Donate. Plant.

Find out about Rock Glen Conservation Area.
Rock Glen Conservation Area
Find out more about Rock Glen Conservation Area in Arkona, Ontario, Canada. Get answers to your Frequently Asked Questions on our Rock Glen web page at link below.