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Order trees now through new online store
Until February 28, 2026 you may order trees online, on our new tree purchasing portal at ABCAShop.ca ... The link to the new online store is on our tree orders page. So is the tree order form if you prefer to download and fill out a tree order form PDF.
Posted: Wednesday, January 14, 2026Nominations accepted for conservation award
On this, its 80th anniversary year (1946-2026), Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) is again presenting the Conservationist of the Year Award. You may submit nominations until February 15, 2026.
Posted: Friday, January 9, 2026How to change the world, one plant at a time
Bayfield residents Renee Sandelowsky and Helen Varekamp offer some ideas for how you can make global change with positive local action, planting native species of plants instead of invasives.
Posted: Friday, January 2, 2026Student uses craftsmanship skills for nature
Ryan Wilson, a Grade 11 student from the Grand Bend area, is creating birdhouses and turtle nesting cages to enhance wildlife habitat. He is doing this work as part of a self-directed learning project.
Posted: Wednesday, December 10, 2025Producer profile - Peter Nonkes
Meet Peter Nonkes. He is a local farmer who has planted 100 per cent of his acres in cover crops.
Posted: Wednesday, December 3, 2025Help to send more young people to nature day camp
Help sponsor a deserving young person, who might not be able to attend otherwise, to attend nature day camp.
Posted: Tuesday, December 2, 2025Invasive tree threatens native Red Mulberry
White Mulberry poses a serious threat. It not only out-competes Ontario's native Red Mulberry for habitat but it also readily hybridizes with it, leading to genetic dilution.
Posted: Tuesday, December 2, 2025Producer profile – Nathan Cann
Meet Nathan Cann, a Huron County farmer who recently reached the milestone of having planted cover crops on 100 per cent of his acres.
Posted: Thursday, November 27, 2025Huron County presents Foundation with award
Huron County honoured Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation with Award of Merit for Barrier-Free Access, for South Huron Trail Mobile, which provides a nature experience for people with limited mobility.
Posted: Wednesday, November 19, 2025Consultation over for proposed consolidation
The Province of Ontario's consultation on proposed consolidation of conservation authorities has now ended. Ausable Bayfield Conservation would like to thank everyone who expressed their support for local conservation in their watershed.
Posted: Tuesday, November 4, 2025English Ivy sap can irritate skin, fruit is toxic
The fruits of invasive English Ivy are toxic to humans and livestock, and its sap can irritate skin. This invasive plant also threatens trees.
Posted: Monday, November 3, 2025
