From Ontario Nature:

Did you catch Ontario Nature on CBC’s Metro Morning with Chris Glover (originally from Whitby) on November 12? We were talking about the permanent protection of Thickson’s Woods, Ontario Nature’s 27th nature reserve.

Located along the shores of Lake Ontario, this rare old-growth white pine forest supports approximately 75 rare species, including 20 provincially at-risk species. It also provides important habitat for migratory birds and pollinators, serving as a vital stopover along their journeys.

For decades, local residents and volunteers worked to protect Thickson’s Woods from development. Their efforts led to the formation of Thickson’s Woods Land Trust which stewarded the property before transferring it to Ontario Nature to ensure its long-term protection.

Thickson’s Woods is now Ontario Nature’s 27th Nature Reserve, ensuring this important habitat remains protected for generations to come.

Click the link here to learn more:

https://ontarionature.org/permanently-protected…

The permanent protection of Thickson’s Woods was made possible through the generous support of the Estate of Hazel May Broker, the Echo Foundation, the Ontario Conservation Accelerator, The Zita and Mark Bernstein Family Foundation, and Thickson’s Woods Land Trust — alongside many dedicated Ontario Nature members.