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Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority

A collage of programme covers and highlights of auction over 35 years.

36th Conservation Auction online for 2026

The 36th Conservation Auction, online for 2026, takes place starting April 9, 2026 and ending at 8 p.m. on April 16, 2026. The 50-50 Raffle Draw Ticket winner will be drawn at 4 p.m. on April 16.
Biologist Shawn Staton says Ausable River is very biodiverse.

Partnerships support species recovery in Ausable

The Ausable River watershed is nationally important as home to aquatic species at risk, biologist tells Partner Appreciation Evening.
Best wishes this Easter weekend.

Office closed Good Friday, Easter Monday

Ausable Bayfield Conservation's office is closed on Good Friday (April 3) and Easter Monday (April 6).
A collage of Conservation Auctions over the years.
Conservation Auction online April 9-16, 2026
The 36th Conservation Auction, online for 2026, starts on Thursday, April 9, 2026 and ends at 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2026. You may buy your 50-50 raffle draw tickets now.

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Calculate. Donate. Plant.
Donate to local tree planting, through Footprints to Forests, to capture carbon. Calculate. Donate. Plant.