Located just west of Washago, the Robert and Emily Fawcett Natural Area is a 38 hectare wetland donated to the Nature Conservancy of Canada in 1991 by Catherine E Ferry and Harold H. Fawcett. Ownership of this parcel was transferred to The Couchiching Conservancy in 2013. It is immediately adjacent to the Trent-Severn Waterway, and is a good example of southern Shield habitats.
Unique features of this property
- treed with Red Maple in much of the wetland area; open wetland areas have dead Cedars and Sphagnum mats with fen species
- granite ridge provides a pleasant walk with views over the wetland.
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Region(s): Simcoe CountyNearby towns and cities: Orillia | Washago
ROBERT & EMILY FAWCETT NATURAL AREA characteristics
Length: Not knownDifficulty: Moderate (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Natural
Trail use: Hiking
Accessibility Notes: Not wheelchair accessible
Fees: None
Flora & Fauna:
Uncommon plants include Sundew, Pitcher Plant, Pink Moccasin Orchid and Skunk Cabbage
Habitat and nesting area for song birds such as wood warblers, thrushes and vireos, American Bitterns and Red-shouldered Hawks
Home to Spring Peepers, Green, Wood and Tree Frogs
Amenities: None reported
Contact:
The Couchiching Conservancy 1485 Division Road West, Orillia, ON General inquiries Tel: 705-326-1620
Find it: 4356 Fawcett Rd, Washago, ON
GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 44.7525060
Longitude: -79.3486750